Van Halen Preview Expanded 40th Anniversary Edition Of 5150

By Bruce Henne | Published: Mar 15, 2026 4:53 PM EDT

(hennemusic) Van Halen is previewing an official HD remastered live video of "Why Can't This Be Love" as a preview to its inclusion in the forthcoming release of an expanded edition of their 1986 album, "5150".

Due March 27 via Rhino Records, the reissue arrives in sync with the 40th anniversary of the band's first album with Sammy Hagar, which also marked the group's first US No. 1 album.

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. Additionally, an Amazon-exclusive green vinyl version will be available the same day.

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.

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.

Get more details and stream the 1986 live version of "Why Can't This Be Love" here.