Van Halen Celebrates 40th Anniversary of '5150' with Expanded Reissue

The 3-CD/LP/Blu-ray set features remastered album, bonus tracks, and live concert footage.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Van Halen is commemorating the 40th anniversary of their 1986 album '5150' with an expanded reissue set to be released on March 27, 2026. The collection includes a remastered version of the original album, bonus 7-inch single edits and extended 12-inch tracks, and a CD of unreleased live recordings from the band's 1986 concert in New Haven, Connecticut. The Blu-ray also features the band's 1986 concert video 'Live Without A Net' upgraded to HD.

Why it matters

The release of this expanded '5150' edition marks a significant milestone for Van Halen, as it was the first album to feature Sammy Hagar as the band's new frontman following the departure of original singer David Lee Roth. '5150' went on to become the band's first #1 album and contained several hit singles, solidifying Hagar's place in Van Halen's history.

The details

The '5150' expanded edition will be released as a 3-CD/LP/Blu-ray set on March 27, 2026, just three days after the album's actual 40th anniversary. In addition to the remastered original album, the set will include bonus 7-inch single edits, extended 12-inch tracks, and a CD featuring unreleased live recordings from Van Halen's August 27, 1986 concert in New Haven, Connecticut. The Blu-ray will also feature the band's 1986 concert video 'Live Without A Net' upgraded to HD, as well as promotional videos for the singles 'Dreams' and 'Why Can't This Be Love'.

  • Van Halen's '5150' album was originally released on March 24, 1986.
  • The expanded 40th anniversary edition of '5150' will be released on March 27, 2026.

The players

Van Halen

An American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, known for their virtuosic musicianship and iconic frontmen David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar.

Sammy Hagar

The lead vocalist who joined Van Halen in 1985, replacing original singer David Lee Roth.

Eddie Van Halen

The lead guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, known for his innovative and technically-advanced guitar playing.

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What’s next

The expanded 40th anniversary edition of Van Halen's '5150' album is available for pre-order now and will be released on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

The release of this expanded '5150' edition highlights Van Halen's enduring legacy and the significance of Sammy Hagar's tenure as the band's frontman. Fans of the group will have the opportunity to revisit this classic album in a comprehensive new format, celebrating four decades of one of rock's most iconic bands.