Which Van Halen Album Sold The Most

[scorpioboy33]

Just curious..was it 1984?

[Samsonite]

Van Halen and 1984 both sold ten million and were both certified diamond but Van Halen sold more.

And when I say Van Halen I mean their first album.

[scorpioboy33]

right on thanks

[lms2]

Yep... their first album was IMO their very best.

[AJW]

Originally posted by lms2
Yep... their first album was IMO their very best.

I agree.

[fanofdave]

VH and 1984 are the best DLR era Van Halen albums.

[Carmine]

Originally posted by fanofdave
VH and 1984 are the best DLR era Van Halen albums.

84 is actually my least fav


1. FW
2. WACF
3. VAN HALEN
4. II
5. DD
6. 84

just my OP...

[Antman]

I could see how VH 1 and 1984 sold 10 million. Many music fans who are not necessarily VH fans, have those two essentials in their collections. I can also see pop fans buying 1984 because of Jump. I also realize many people bought duplicates when they came out on CD. But what I don't understand is how FW was one of their least selling albums. Say for arguments sake, only half or 5 million copies went to VH fans. You would think that FW would have sold more. I haven't checked the official numbers, but from what I remember FW was the slowest selling DLR era release. I think everyone one should own the first six VH intheir collections. Any other speculation as to why the low numbers for FW?

[VHFan]

Why FW didn't sell more

Hey Antman,

first of all FW didn't sell as well as their other albums (3.4 US still isn't bad alone), because it wasn't as "mainstream", "commercial" or as poppish as say DD or 1984 were. Also, keep in mind that alot of music critics/magazines (they can burn in hell for all I care) were saying that FW was most likely their worst recording (alot of dumbasses would naturally buy into that proclamation). Obviously FW is their best sounding album (longer guitar solos, deeper bass and drums, killer lyrics and vocals /w Diamond Dave reaching an all-time high)...Personally I don't think he ever reached that height of invincibility even on his best day...EEAS is still worthy of praise as a solo effort though

over and out


VHFAn

[Switch84]

Originally posted by ajw
I agree.

Me, too! It's the cd of the VH6 that I play the most. '1984' runs a close second. 'Diver Down' is used as a coaster for my drinks.


BUWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!:D

[vh1978-1984]

all 6 of vh cd's with roth are great and i agree diver down is the weakest but still ahd many great songs. my ratings

vh-st the best guitar album of all time with roth and the boys at ther heaviest and eddie on fire on guitar
vh-women & children awesome cd with many classics
vh-1984 great cd with some of there best and catchiest
vh-II awesome cd but includes my least fav original outta love again
vh-fair warning-great cd with all good to great songs
vh-diver down by far there worst but still has many great songs but includes the horrendous dancing in the street

[Panamark]

The best thing is, its not a Van Hagar album

Suck it Spamsters !!! :p

[Cathedral]

Every damn one of the first 6 does it for me. start at the first release and just work your way through to "1984"...

[Panamark]

Thats how I like to do it too CAT.. Cronologically..
Then CGTSNM and MWM !!! Just for good measure at
the end..

[Mr Grimsdale]

Originally posted by Panamark
Thats how I like to do it too CAT.. Cronologically.

How does your wife feel about this?

ooh no missus no!