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In the United States, Van Halen's debut album reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100; their debut single, a cover of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me", spent three weeks on the chart, peaking at number 36.[6]

Soon after its February 1978 release, Van Halen became regarded by fans and critics as one of rock and roll's greatest debut albums; however, its initial critical reception was mostly negative. In 1978, music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a negative review, writing: "For some reason Warners wants us to know that this is the biggest bar band in the San Fernando Valley ... The term becomes honorific when the music belongs in a bar. This music belongs on an aircraft carrier."[7] Also in 1978, Rolling Stone critic Charles M. Young predicted, "In three years, Van Halen is going to be fat and self-indulgent and disgusting ... follow[ing] Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin right into the toilet. In the meantime, they are likely to be a big deal."[8]

According to Rolling Stone '​s Holly George-Warren, with the album's release the mainstream media focused on Roth's "swaggering good looks and extroverted persona", while fans and musicians "were riveted by Eddie Van Halen's guitar mastery", which included "an array of unorthodox techniques".[9] She notes that, even before the band's debut, "Eddie became a legend among local guitarists".[9]


All songs written and composed by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, except where noted.
Side A
No. Title Length
1. "Runnin' with the Devil" 3:36
2. "Eruption" (instrumental) 1:42
3. "You Really Got Me" (Ray Davies) 2:38
4. "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" 3:50
5. "I'm the One" 3:47
Side B
No. Title Length
1. "Jamie's Cryin'" 3:31
2. "Atomic Punk" 3:02
3. "Feel Your Love Tonight" 3:43
4. "Little Dreamer" 3:23
5. "Ice Cream Man" (John Brim) 3:20
6. "On Fire" 3:01