{"product_id":"van-halen-balance-reissue-remastered-vinyl-sealed-not-tested","title":"Van Halen - Balance Reissue Remastered Vinyl SEALED NOT TESTED","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Because this record is sealed it has not been tested or inspected for playability. It may have imperfections, including: warping, scratches or other damage which may have occurred during the making, storage or shipment of the record and no guarantees to the playability of any given song or any of the records included in this listing is given. This is a special liquidation sale - the merchandise is sold AS IS and no warranties or guarantees are given, made or implied regarding the playability of the record during or after this sale or the quality, shape, form or function of the album cover. There may be some tears in the plastic wrap the manufacturer used to seal the record and the album corners may show some wear. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE GIVEN FOR ITEM NOT AS DESCRIBED. Photos included are representative of the artist\/album and the item you receive may not be the exact item pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance arrived in 1995 as Van Halen's commercial peak with Sammy Hagar — it debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and eventually went triple platinum in the US. Produced by Bruce Fairbairn, it's a heavier, more focused record than its predecessors, with Eddie Van Halen weaving guitar and keyboards into a tighter, darker sound. \"The Seventh Seal\" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance, and three instrumentals showcase the band at their most adventurous. It's also the final album to feature bassist Michael Anthony throughout — making it a genuine closing chapter for a classic lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 pressing on Warner Records brings the remastered audio to vinyl, giving collectors both sonic clarity and a striking physical artifact. The disc includes a Side 4 etching, a detail that separates a thoughtful pressing from a generic reissue. New and sealed, this one hasn't been touched since the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1995 original | 2025 reissue, remastered | Warner Records | Vinyl | 2xLP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications: 3x Platinum (CA), 3x Platinum (US), Platinum (JP), Gold (BR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Rating: 4.7\/5.0 (99 ratings on Discogs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e  A1. The Seventh Seal\u003cbr\u003e  A2. Can't Stop Lovin' You\u003cbr\u003e  A3. Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)\u003cbr\u003e  A4. Amsterdam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e  B1. Big Fat Money\u003cbr\u003e  B2. Strung Out\u003cbr\u003e  B3. Not Enough\u003cbr\u003e  B4. Aftershock\u003cbr\u003e  B5. Doin' Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide C (Disc 2)\u003cbr\u003e  C1. Baluchitherium \u003cbr\u003e  C2. Take Me Back (Deja Vu)\u003cbr\u003e  C3. Feelin'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllMusic: 2\/5 — Deborah Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Popular Music: 3\/5 — Deborah Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntertainment Weekly: C+ — Deborah Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Rock Discography: 5\/10 — Johnny Cigarettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNME: 2\/10 — Johnny Cigarettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling Stone: 3.5\/5 — Paul Evans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for fans of Van Halen and rock and hard rock vinyl collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bretal Store, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48646023086180,"sku":"V-BSK-TGT-OIN-260527.009-EMP004-S1-0400","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/9726\/7044\/files\/FRONT_e20fb49b-6ba2-400d-8a4f-fc2939922ac0.jpg?v=1782680728","url":"https:\/\/bretalstore.com\/products\/van-halen-balance-reissue-remastered-vinyl-sealed-not-tested","provider":"Bretal Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}