Van Halen reissue A Different Kind of Truth lands on 23 October

Van Halen will return A Different Kind of Truth to physical shelves on 23 October 2026, when Rhino reissues the album on CD and vinyl. The release gives the band’s catalogue two standard physical editions and a limited clear-vinyl variant.

Van Halen bring A Different Kind of Truth back to vinyl

Rhino’s edition will be released on 23 October 2026 as a CD and a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl. The vinyl package uses a double gatefold, while the limited crystal-clear version is reserved for participating independent record stores and Rhino.com.

Rhino lists the release formats, including lacquer work by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The format split is practical: the CD presents a compact edition, while the 2LP set treats A Different Kind of Truth as a gatefold album object. Both standard editions are tied to the same 23 October 2026 release day.

Van Halen’s reissue links physical formats to its rock catalogue

The album remains Van Halen’s final studio album in Rhino’s description. Its physical return keeps the focus on the record as a complete studio work.

The label’s biographical note places the band’s beginnings in Los Angeles and identifies the self-titled debut as a defining early statement in its rock catalogue. The reissue details name Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen, alongside David Lee Roth, among the musicians featured on A Different Kind of Truth.

The 12-track sequence opens with Tattoo, She’s the Woman, You and Your Blues and China Town. Later entries include Blood and Fire, Bullethead, Stay Frosty and Beats Workin’, with the full programme spread across two records. The official Van Halen page lists the same date.

Van Halen: what fans in Germany need to know

• A Different Kind of Truth will be reissued by Van Halen and Rhino on 23 October 2026.
• The standard editions are a CD and a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a double gatefold.
• The limited crystal-clear vinyl edition is offered through participating independent record stores and Rhino.com; official release details are at van-halen.com.

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Van Halen: frequently asked questions

When is the Van Halen A Different Kind of Truth reissue released?

It will be released on 23 October 2026 in CD and 2LP formats, with vinyl pressed at 180 grams.

Which formats will Van Halen issue on 23 October 2026?

Rhino lists a CD, a standard 2LP set and a limited crystal-clear vinyl edition. The 2LP package uses a double gatefold.

Which songs are on Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth?

The 12-track programme includes Tattoo, China Town, Blood and Fire, Honeybabysweetiedoll, Stay Frosty and Beats Workin’.