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The album Van Halen is the debut studio album by the American rock band Van Halen, released in 1978. It features the band's heavy take on The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" and original songs like "Runnin' with the Devil" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love." The album also includes "Eruption," a 102-second instrumental showcasing Eddie Van Halen's pioneering finger-tapping guitar technique.12

The album reached number 19 on the Billboard album chart and eventually sold over 10 million copies in the United States. It is considered a landmark album in the history of hard rock and heavy metal.12

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