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 in the United States alone, cementing Van Halen’s dominance in the rock world.
Fun fact: The title OU812 was a tongue in cheek response to David Lee Roth’s solo album Eat ’Em and Smile, continuing the rivalry between the former bandmates.
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 in the United States alone, cementing Van Halen’s dominance in the rock world.
Fun fact: The title OU812 was a tongue in cheek response to David Lee Roth’s solo album Eat ’Em and Smile, continuing the rivalry between the former bandmates.
