Van Halen/Tokyo,Japan 2.1.1989 Soundboard Edition

The classic soundboard that will be the official replacement for the “OU812 Tour” has been released! It will be released on the best master CD!! This work was recorded here in Japan. Yes, it is a superb stereo soundboard recording of the “February 1, 1989: Tokyo Dome” performance. VAN HALEN came to Japan twice in a row in the 1970s just after their debut, but they haven’t been there since. This was their third visit to Japan for the “OU812 Tour” in 10 years, and it was also Sammy Hagar’s first visit to Japan. First, let’s look back on the activities at that time and the position of the monumental visit to Japan. 1988 “OU812” released on May 24th ・May 27th – July 30th: North America #1 (28 performances) ・September 30th – November 28th: ​​North America #2 (38 performances) 1989 ・January 19th – February 2nd: Japan (8 performances) ←★Here★ ・February 4th + 5th: Hawaii (2 performances) The highest peak of the classic sound board that symbolizes the OU812 era This is the whole picture of the “OU812 Tour”. The main tour ended in 1988, and Japan / Hawaii was added in 1989 at the beginning of the year. Also, David Lee Roth made his first solo visit to Japan in September 1988, and the original VAN HALEN came to Japan four months later. VAN HALEN, who had been hitting No. 1 in the US, was coming for the first time in 10 years, and the popularity of Japan exploded. Not only did they perform at the Nippon Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall, but they also finally performed two consecutive nights at the Tokyo Dome. Moreover, the performance was broadcast on TV and FM, becoming a symbol of the “OU812 Tour” worldwide. This work is the highest peak of such a legendary sound board. It is the best master released by an overseas enthusiast, but the sound can only be called “completely official class”. The wide and precisely mixed stereo feeling is an aesthetic field, and the master freshness with no noise or twist and no dubbing marks is truly beautiful. It is not inferior to the official live work “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW” even when played randomly. A semi-official absolute board that should have been officially released. Such an official class sound depicts a delicious show with the masterpieces of “OU812” that cannot be heard even in the official “LIVE WITHOUT A NET” or “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”. Let’s organize the set here, comparing it with the two official works. Sammy era VH (8 songs) ・ 5150: Summer Nights / Why Can’t This Be Love / 5150 / Best Of Both Worlds ・ OU812: A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) (★) / Mine All Mine (★) / When It’s Love / Black And Blue (★★) Others (5 songs) ・ Dave era VH: Panama / You Really Got Me ・ Sammy’s solo songs: There’s Only One Way To Rock / Eagles Fly / I Can’t Drive 55 *Note: The “★” mark is a song that could not be seen in either the official video “LIVE WITHOUT A NET” or “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”. In particular, the “★★” mark is a limited song only for this tour. … and so on. The tours during the Sammy era tended to emphasize new songs, and the “OU812” numbers were not played very often on later tours. Moreover, the melody that makes use of synths goes well with the “5150” numbers and Sammy’s solo songs. Although the “Sammy era” is a word, the mood is quite different between the glittering 80s and the heavy and serious 90s, but this work is the culmination of the former. It even has a sense of unity as if it were “VAN HALEN’s best album from the hard pop era”. This is the soundboard album that connects “LIVE WITHOUT A NET” and “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”. It is the highest peak. It is a semi-official absolute edition that should have been officially released. The best stereo soundboard recording of the “February 1, 1989: Tokyo Dome” performance. The highest peak of the classic FM soundboard that is also a symbol of the “OU812 Tour”. It is the best master released by an overseas maniac, and the sound is truly “completely official class”. It’s a sound that is comparable to the official live album and can be played randomly, and you can also enjoy the precious “OU812” number. This is a semi-official absolute album that connects between “LIVE WITHOUT A NET” and “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”. Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 1st February 1989 STEREO SBD UPGRADE (72:35) 1. There’s Only One Way to Rock 2. Summer Nights 3. Panama 4. A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) 5. Why Can’t This Be Love 6. Mine All Mine 7. Drum Solo 8. 5150 9. When It’s Love 10. Eagles Fly 11. I Can’t Drive 55 12. Best of Both Worlds 13. Guitar Solo 14. Black and Blue 15. You Really Got Me Sammy Hagar – Vocal, Guitar Eddie Van Halen – Guitar, Vocal Michael Anthony – Bass, Vocal Alex Van Halen – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING