Van Halen 1978 Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies 12" Red Vinyl Rare Promo Record

$

195

Van Halen 1978 Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies 12" Red Vinyl Promo Record

Label:  Warner Brothers Records   Catalog # PRO 705

Tracklist

A1       Runnin' With The Devil      

A2       Eruption        

A3       Ice Cream Man  Written-By – John Brim

B1       You Really Got Me  Written-By – Ray Davies

B2       Jamie's Cryin'

This record is one of the most sought after Van Halen records ever made.  This rare promotional 12? red vinyl record was the band’s 1st ever release and introduction to the band. This Seller is the original owner and has only test-played the record one time.  It has been securely boxed and stored since 1983.  The vinyl disc was visually inspected under a bright light and found to be in VG+ condition.  There are some fine marks/scratches observed, which did not affect the sound quality or play.  The edge of the Looney Tunes label has some small white abrasions.  The cover still has the original shrink wrap and is in VG+ condition. Two corners have some minor shelf wear, see photos.

In January, 1978, shortly before Van Halen’s debut album was released on Feb 10, 1978, Warner Bros sent radio stations this very rare promotional sampler record featuring five songs from the upcoming release.  It was distributed to radio station staff, the music press, and selected music industry V.I.P’s.  It was not made available to the general public.  There is no official name printed on the record except for the "Looney Tunes Merrie Melodies" label.  Van Halen’s debut album went on to sell over 10 million copies in the United States within its first 20 years.

The record was pressed on translucent red vinyl. It has a special Warner Brothers "Looney Tunes - Merrie Melodies " label, featuring a cartoon image of Elmer Fudd on one side and a track listing on the opposite side.

The record came in a die-cut cardboard sleeve with no inner sleeve.  The front of the sleeve has Vanhalen printed in red letters with the five songs listed at the bottom.  The back of the sleeve has Vanhalen printed in blue letters with a WB logo and the line "Stereo 33 1/3 RPM-Stereo-Promotion Copy-Not For Sale-PRO 705" printed at the bottom.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): PRO-705-THIS SIDE-KM-1 ? 23035 (1)

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): PRO-705-OTHER SIDE-KM-1 ? 23035-X (1)

Due to the value of this item, it will be shipped USPS Priority Mail, insured, and requiring a signature by the recipient.

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