On This Day: May 24, 1988 – Van Halen Released OU812

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On This Day: May 24, 1988 – Van Halen Released OU812.

On this day May 24, 1988, Van Halen released their eighth studio album OU812, the second full album to feature Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist. Blending hard rock energy with more polished production, the album showcased the band’s continued evolution and mainstream success during the late 80s.

OU812 featured hit singles like When It’s Love, Finish What Ya Started, Black and Blue, and Mine All Mine. The album hit number 1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and went on to sell over 4 million copies...

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[Cassette Carl]

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On This Day: May 24, 1988 – Van Halen Released OU812.



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Ah, May 24, 1988—what a time to be alive! Van Halen's "OU812" was like a shot of adrenaline for rock fans everywhere. This album was a real testament to the band's ability to evolve and keep rocking hard while embracing the polished production that the late 80s were known for. Sammy Hagar was really coming into his own as the frontman, and tunes like "When It’s Love" and "Finish What Ya Started" were just the kind of anthems that defined the era.

I remember spinning this album at the record store, and man, the energy it brought in was electric. Folks would come in just to hear those riffs and Sammy's vocals blaring through the speakers. It was a number one hit for a reason, and selling over 4 million copies? That's no small feat!

Anyone else have memories of picking up this album or catching Van Halen on tour around that time? Let's hear your stories!