Van Halen — 1984
Known pressings
37 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1984 | FR | Warner Bros. Records | 7599-23985-2 | CD |
| 1984 | JP | Warner–Pioneer Corporation | 32XD-313 | CD |
| 1984 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | P-11369 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 1-23985, 9 23985-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 23985-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 4-23985, C 160018 | Cassette |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 23985-2 | CD |
| 1984 | XE | Warner Bros. Records | 7599-23985-2 | CD — made in Germany |
| 1987 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 23985-2 | CD |
| 1989 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | 20P2-2618 | CD |
| 1993 | US | Columbia House, Warner Bros. Records | W2-23985 | CD |
| 2000 | AU | Warner Bros. Records | 9362477412 | CD |
| 2000 | CA | Warner Bros. Records | CDW 47741 | HDCD — Warner Remasters |
| 2000 | CA | Warner Bros. Records | W2 47741 | HDCD |
| 2000 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 47741-2 | HDCD |
| 2000 | XE | Warner Bros. Records | 9362-47741-2 | HDCD — Warner Remasters |
| 2005 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-75059 | CD |
| 2008 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-12870 | HDCD — Remastered |
| 2008 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-13260 | HDCD |
| 2013 | CA | Rhino, Warner Bros. Records | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2013 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-78024 | HDCD — DIGITAL REMASTER |
| 2015 | — | Rhino, Warner Bros. Records | [none] | Digital Media — 2015 remaster |
| 2015 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-16426 | CD — 2015 remaster |
| 2015 | US | Warner Bros. Records | R1 547641 | 12" Vinyl — 2015 remaster |
| 2015 | US | Warner Bros. Records | R2 547641 | CD — 2015 remaster |
| 2015 | XE | Warner Bros. Records | 081227955274 | CD |
| 2015 | XW | Rhino, Warner Bros. Records | [none] | Digital Media — 2015 remaster |
| 2016 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-80385 | CD |
| 2024 | JP | Rhino, Warner Records | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2026 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | UDSACD 2248 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| — | CA | Warner Bros. Records | CD 23985 | CD |
| — | US | Warner Bros. Records | 1-23985 | 12" Vinyl — Quiex II pressing |
| — | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 23985-2 | CD — made in West Germany |
| — | US | Warner Bros. Records, BMG Direct | 9 23985-2, D160018 | CD — BMG Club Edition |
| — | XE | Warner Bros. Records | 7599-23985-2 | CD — WE 835, with SID Code |
| — | XE | Warner Bros. Records | 923 985-2 | CD |
| — | ZA | Warner Bros. Records | WBXD 111 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Van Halen "1984" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Van Halen "1984" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Van Halen "1984" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Van Halen "1984" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Van Halen "1984" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Van Halen "1984" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Van Halen "1984" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Van Halen "1984" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Van Halen "1984" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Van Halen "1984" audiophile limited CD