The official remastered Live Promo Video for “Why Can’t This Be Love” was released on Van Halen’s YouTube channel today. This is part of the rollout for the Van Halen – 5150 (Expanded Edition), which arrives March 27!
This was recorded live at the Hollywood Sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, Florida, on July 04th, 1986. Nearly 40 years ago!
Watch the video, embedded below:
VAN HALEN
5150 (Expanded Edition)
LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27
Blu-ray Features New High-Definition Version Of 1986’s Double-Platinum Concert Video, Live Without A Net
(Los Angeles, CA) Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band’s first #1 album with hits like “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” and “Best Of Both Worlds” and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.
The band will release 5150 (Expanded Edition) on March 27, just days after the album’s 40th anniversary. The LP/3CD/Blu-ray collection includes the 1986 album remastered directly from the original master tapes, overseen by the band’s longtime engineer Donn Landee.
The set also introduces more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from the band’s August 27, 1986 concert at New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. These are joined by a selection of rare 7″ single edits and extended 12″ versions. The Blu-ray includes a new high-definition upgrade of Live Without a Net, Van Halen’s double-Platinum 1986 concert video that was also recorded that same August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for “Dreams” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” Pre-order HERE.
Standalone versions of 5150 featuring the remastered album and rarities will also be available the same day as a 2CD set or a 2LP on black vinyl.
Van Halen recorded 5150 at Eddie’s 5150 Studios in California beginning in late 1985. Released on March 24, 1986, the album debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, becoming the band’s first #1 release. It quickly became one of Van Halen’s best-selling albums, earning 6x Platinum certification in the U.S., and was followed by the extensive and highly successful 5150 Tour. On stage, the new lineup focused on new material like “Love Walks In,” “Best Of Both Worlds,” and “Get Up,” while still delivering early VH favorites like “Panama” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love.”
5150 (Expanded Edition) 2CD
To celebrate 5150’s 40th anniversary, Van Halen is releasing a 2CD expanded edition of this classic with a remastered version of the original album and a disc of rare singles, edits, and live recordings.
CD1: Original Album Remastered
1. Good Enough
2. Why Can’t This Be Love
3. Get Up
4. Dreams
5. Summer Nights
6. Best of Both Worlds
7. Love Walks In
8. 5150
9. Inside
CD2: Rarities Remastered
1. Best of Both Worlds (Edit)
2. Dreams (Edit)
3. Love Walks In (Edit)
4. Why Can’t This Be Love (Extended Version)
5. Dreams (Extended Version)
6. Best of Both Worlds (Live)
7. Rock and Roll (Live)
8. Love Walks In (Live)
5150 (Expanded Edition) 2LP
Track List:
To celebrate 5150’s 40th anniversary, Van Halen is releasing a 2LP black vinyl Expanded Edition of this classic with a remastered version of the original album and a disc of rare singles, edits, and live recordings.
LP1: Original Album Remastered
1. Good Enough
2. Why Can’t This Be Love
3. Get Up
4. Dreams
5. Summer Nights
6. Best of Both Worlds
7. Love Walks In
8. 5150
9. Inside
LP2: Rarities Remastered
1. Best of Both Worlds (Edit)
2. Dreams (Edit)
3. Love Walks In (Edit)
4. Why Can’t This Be Love (Extended Version)
5. Dreams (Extended Version)
6. Best of Both Worlds (Live)
7. Rock and Roll (Live)
8. Love Walks In (Live)
5150 (Expanded Edition) LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set
(1 LP, 3 CDs, Blu-ray, and 24-page photo booklet. INCLUDES ‘LIVE WITHOUT A NET’ on the Blu-Ray)
The 5150 (Expanded Edition) LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set is the “Deluxe Box Set”, which includes the 1986 album remastered directly from the original master tapes, overseen by the band’s longtime engineer Donn Landee.
The set also introduces a 2026 remaster of live recordings from the band’s August 27, 1986 concert at New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. These are joined by a selection of rare 7″ single edits and extended 12″ versions.
The Blu-ray includes a new high-definition upgrade of the full 90-minute Live Without a Net, Van Halen’s double-Platinum 1986 concert video that was also recorded that same August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for “Dreams” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” DTS-HD Master Audio.
Includes:
- LP of the remastered album
- Three CDs: remastered album + rarities + live 1986 concert
- Blu-ray Live Without a Net (HD Upgrade) & “Dreams” promo video
- Booklet loaded with photos and ephemera. 12″x12″, 20 pages
Track Listings:
LP: Original Album Remastered
Side A
1. Good Enough
2. Why Can’t This Be Love
3. Get Up
4. Dreams
5. Summer Nights
Side B
1. Best of Both Worlds
2. Love Walks In
3. 5150
4. Inside
CD1: Original Album Remastered
1. Good Enough
2. Why Can’t This Be Love
3. Get Up
4. Dreams
5. Summer Nights
6. Best of Both Worlds
7. Love Walks In
8. 5150
9. Inside
CD2: Rarities Remastered
1. Best of Both Worlds (Edit)
2. Dreams (Edit)
3. Love Walks In (Edit)
4. Why Can’t This Be Love (Extended Version)
5. Dreams (Extended Version)
6. Best of Both Worlds (Live)
7. Rock and Roll (Live)
8. Love Walks In (Live)
CD3: Live at New Haven Veteran Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, CT (8/27/86) (2026 Remaster of the Live Without a Net concert)
1. There’s Only One Way to Rock
2. Summer Nights
3. 5150
4. Panama
5. Best of Both Worlds
6. Love Walks In
7. Guitar Solo
8. I Can’t Drive 55
9. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
10. Wild Thing
11. Why Can’t This Be Love
12. Rock and Roll
Blu-ray:
Live Without a Net
(HD Upgrade of the 90-minute show, in DTS-HD Master Audio)
1. [Introduction]
2. There’s Only One Way to Rock
3. Summer Nights
4. Get Up
5. Drum Solo
6. 5150
7. Best of Both Worlds
8. Bass Solo
9. Panama
10. Love Walks In
11. Guitar Solo
12. I Can’t Drive 55
13. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
14. Why Can’t This Be Love
15. Rock and Roll
16. [End Credits]
Promo Videos:
17. Dreams
18. Why Can’t This Be Love
Booklet: Similar to the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Balance, the set will include a book featuring band photography from the time period, full song lyrics, guitar picks, backstage passes, promotional items, advertisements, tape boxes, tour dates, etc. Measuring 12″ x 12″ and containing 24 pages, this fantastic book is packed with cool items!
Watch Van Halen’s iconic, high-octane performance of “Summer Nights” from Live Without A Net remastered in HD. The entire Live Without A Net concert film has been remastered and included on the new 5150 Deluxe Box Set, coming March 27
Get it directly from the Van Halen Store!
5150 Expanded Edition is available in three formats — 2CD, 2LP, and a Deluxe Boxed Set containing one LP, three CDs, a Blu-ray, and a 24-page booklet. All three are Limited Editions.
Pre-order RIGHT NOW, directly from Van Halen Store. Your order will ship on or before March 27th. If you live in the USA, you can expect to receive it around the release date. And as far as shipping and packing properly goes, Van Halen Store’s got you covered. They ship all vinyl albums in boxes designed to protect LPs. So even if your package is dropped or mishandled, your LPs should arrive in perfect, mint condition.