The Collection II

The Collection II is the fourth compilation album by American rock band Van Halen, focusing on the era when Sammy Hagar was the lead singer. It was released on October 6, 2023, by Warner Records. The collection includes remastered versions of four studio albums and a fifth disc of rarities spanning 1989–2004. It is the band's second album to be released after Eddie Van Halen died in 2020.

All the music in the set was mastered directly from the original master tapes, a process overseen by the band's longtime engineer, Donn Landee. The album debuted and peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard 200, making it their newest material to peak at the Billboard 200 since Tokyo Dome Live in Concert.

Track listings

5150 track listing

OU812 track listing

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge track listing

Balance track listing

Studio Rarities 1989-2004

All tracks are written by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony, except where noted.

Personnel

Van Halen

• Sammy Hagar – vocals, backing vocals, guitars
• Eddie Van Halen – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals,
• Alex Van Halen – drums
• Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals

Guest musicians

• Steve Lukather – background vocals ("Top of the World", "Not Enough")
• The Monks of Gyuto Tantric University – chants ("The Seventh Seal")

Charts

References