The deluxe edition will be available this summer in multi-formats

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 this summer from Rhino, including a newly remastered version of the original, along with previously unreleased audio and video footage from Van Halen’s December 4, 1991, concert in Dallas, Texas.

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) will be available on July 12th and includes two LPs, two CDs, and a Blu-ray.

Rhino.com will have an exclusive bundle featuring the release and a set of four seven-inch singles, including “Poundcake” / “Pleasure Dome,” “Top Of The World” / “In ‘N’ Out,” “Right Now” (Organ Version) / “Man On A Mission,” and “Right Now” (Guitar Version) / “The Dream Is Over” (Instrumental Version).

Originally released in June 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was an immediate success. It reached triple platinum certification and earned Van Halen its first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance and American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album. Producer and engineer Bernie Grundman expertly remastered and cut lacquers for this edition, ensuring pristine sound quality.

The new version previously unreleased alternate versions of “Right Now” and “The Dream Is Over.” The main attraction has to be the previously unreleased concert footage from Van Halen’s December 4, 1991, performance 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, the Blu-ray includes the official music videos for “Poundcake,” “Runaround,” “Top Of The World,” and the 1992 MTV VMA Video Of The Year winner, “Right Now.” “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.

CD 1: Original Album Remastered

  1. Poundcake
  2. Judgment Day
  3. Spanked
  4. Runaround
  5. Pleasure Dome
  6. In ‘n’ Out
  7. Man on a Mission
  8. The Dream is Over
  9. Right Now
  10. 316
  11. Top of the World

CD 2: Rarities & Live

  1. Right Now – Organ Version (Single Mix)
  2. The Dream Is Over – Instrumental Version [Previously Unreleased]
  3. Right Now” – Guitar Version (Single Mix) [Previously Unreleased]
  4. Poundcake” (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  5. Judgement Day (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  6. There’s Only One Way To Rock (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  7. Runaround(Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  8. Why Can’t This Be Love (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  9. Panama (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  10. A Apolitical Blues (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  11. Finish What Ya Started (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  12. I Can’t Drive 55 (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  13. Best Of Both Worlds (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]
  14. Top Of The World (Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)) [Previously Unreleased]

Blu-ray: Live at the Westend Market, Dallas, TX (12/4/91)

  1. Poundcake [Previously Unreleased]
  2. Judgement Day [Previously Unreleased]
  3. There’s Only One Way To Rock [Previously Unreleased]
  4. Runaround [Previously Unreleased]
  5. Why Can’t This Be Love [Previously Unreleased]
  6. Panama [Previously Unreleased]
  7. A Apolitical Blues [Previously Unreleased]
  8. Finish What Ya Started [Previously Unreleased]
  9. I Can’t Drive 55 [Previously Unreleased]
  10. Best Of Both Worlds [Previously Unreleased]
  11. Top Of The World [Previously Unreleased]
  12. Poundcake – Promo Video
  13. Runaround – Promo Video
  14. Right Now – Promo Video
  15. Top Of The World – Promo Video