THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, debuted at No. 1 and stayed there for three weeks during the summer of 1991. It was the third consecutive No. 1 album from singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony.
An Expanded Edition of the album is arriving from Rhino, including a newly remastered version of the original, along with previously unreleased audio and video footage from Van Halen’s Dec. 4, 1991, concert in Dallas, Texas.
Originally released in June 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was an immediate success. It reached triple platinum certification and earned Van Halen their first Grammy for Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album. Producer and engineer Bernie Grundman expertly remastered and cut lacquers for this edition, ensuring pristine sound quality.
The Expanded Edition includes previously unreleased alternate versions of Right Now and The Dream Is Over. The main attraction, however, has to be the previously unreleased concert footage from the band’s 1991 show in Dallas. Captured during the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour, this electrifying show is a powerful example of Van Halen’s unparalleled stage presence. The show’s setlist mixes new songs (Judgement Day and Poundcake) with songs from 5150 and OU812 (Best Of Both Worlds and Finish What Ya Started). The band also played Panama, a hit from its time with singer David Lee Roth, plus two of Hagar’s hits, I Can’t Drive 55 and There’s Only One Way To Rock.
In addition, a Blu-ray disc in the set includes official videos for Poundcake, Runaround, Right Now and Top Of The World. Finally, the remastered album is included in the set as a double LP, featuring an etching of the Van Halen logo on the fourth side.”
