As requested by many, here’s another terrific Japanese “Alive The Live” series CD release (disc manufactured in Taiwan by King Records). This is little pearl: “VAN HALEN – Manchester Apollo 1978“, capturing this incredible band in their first world tour, supporting Black Sabbath in the UK leg.
This is a must have recording, as no official live album with the four original members from this period has ever been officially released. Sound quality is VG+!
Van Halen’s debut album, “Van Halen,” released only 4 months before, resulted a world-wide sensation. The band immediately embarked on their first world tour (1978 World Tour), which consisted of 174 shows. As part of the tour, the Manchester show on May 22nd was recorded and broadcast for radio promotion.
“VAN HALEN – Manchester Apollo 1978” is based on the original broadcast and includes the encores and drums, bass and guitar solos performances.
IAC MUSIC JAPAN / K I N G S T R E E T
IACD~11157 – VH ライヴ・イン・ 1978年5月22
01 – On Fire
02 – I’m The One
03 – Bass Solo
04 – Running With The Devil
05 – Atomic Punk
06 – Drum Solo
07 – Little Dreamer
08 – Feel Your Love Tonight
09 – Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
10 – Guitar Solo – Eruption
11 – You Really Got Me
12 – D.O.A.
Eddie Van Halen – guitar, backing vocals
David Lee Roth – lead vocals
Alex Van Halen – drums, percussion
Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals
VAN HALEN – Manchester Apollo 1978 [Alive The Live series Japan release only], MP3+FLAC

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