David Lee Roth 'The Warner Recordings 1985-1994' (5-CD Remastered Box Set)

PRE-ORDER the Limited Edition 5-CD DLR Box Set! All 5 albums are newly Remastered.

Rhino will unveil a very special David Lee Roth boxed set, The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, on February 21, 2025. It includes the first five solo releases recorded by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee and original Van Halen lead vocalist in one comprehensive collection for the very first time. Spanning one of the greatest runs in rock ‘n’ roll history, the set offers lifelong fans and newcomers alike the chance to experience Crazy from the Heat [1985], Eat ‘Em and Smile [1986], Skyscraper [1988], A Little Ain’t Enough [1991], and Your Filthy Little Mouth [1994] in succession. 

40 years ago this month, on January 28, 1985, Roth officially debuted as a solo artist with the Crazy from the Heat EP. It crashed the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and reached RIAA Platinum status. Plus, he logged a pair of Billboard Hot 100 hits - the medley of “Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody” vaulted to #12, while his take on “California Girls” by The Beach Boys soared to #3, replicating the 1965 chart success of the original. Meanwhile, Crazy from the Heat would later serve as the title of his New York Times best-selling autobiography in 1997.

The EP paved the way for his first full-length solo LP, Eat ‘Em and Smile. Released on July 7, 1986, it bowed in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and eventually went RIAA Platinum. Roth hyper-charged his sound, accompanied by an all-star band consisting of Billy Sheehan [bass], Gregg Bissonette [drums], and Steve Vai [guitar]. Together, they served up anthems such as “Yankee Rose,” “Tobacco Road,” “That’s Life,” and more. KERRANG! notably christened it ”Album of the Year,” and he launched the seminal Eat ‘Em and Smile Tour in its wake.

1987 saw the platinum Skyscraper return Roth to the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, elevated by “Just Like Paradise.” Meanwhile, Roth kicked off the nineties with the gold-selling A Little Ain’t Enough in 1991. It marked his fourth straight Top 20 debut on the Billboard 200 and boasted fretwork from Jason Becker. Finally, he dropped Your Filthy Little Mouth in 1994, this time collaborating with none other than iconic producer Nile Rodgers [Madonna, David Bowie], churning out staples such as “She’s My Machine.”

David Lee Roth, a.k.a. “Diamond Dave,” shines as one of the most influential and impactful voices in rock ‘n’ roll history. Between his output as the original lead singer of Van Halen and a platinum solo artist, he has sold over 70 million records worldwide, garnered a GRAMMY® Award nomination, and notably earned a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® induction with Van Halen in 2007.

Limited Edition. Already out of production and in limited supply.

TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1: Crazy from the Heat
1 Easy Street (2025 Remaster)
2 Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (2025 Remaster)
3 California Girls (2025 Remaster)
4 Coconut Grove (2025 Remaster)

Disc 2: Eat ‘Em and Smile
1 Yankee Rose (2025 Remaster)
2 Shyboy (2025 Remaster)
3 I'm Easy (2025 Remaster)
4 Ladies' Nite in Buffalo? (2025 Remaster)
5 Goin' Crazy! (2025 Remaster)
6 Tobacco Road (2025 Remaster)
7 Elephant Gun (2025 Remaster)
8 Big Trouble (2025 Remaster)
9 Bump and Grind (2025 Remaster)
10 That's Life (2025 Remaster)

Disc 3: Skyscraper
1 Knucklebones (2025 Remaster)
2 Just Like Paradise (2025 Remaster)
3 The Bottom Line (2025 Remaster)
4 Skyscraper (2025 Remaster)
5 Damn Good (2025 Remaster)
6 Hot Dog and a Shake (2025 Remaster)
7 Stand Up (2025 Remaster)
8 Hina (2025 Remaster)
9 Perfect Timing (2025 Remaster)
10 Two Fools a Minute (2025 Remaster)

Disc 4: A Little Ain’t Enough
1 A Lil' Ain't Enough (2025 Remaster)
2 Shoot It (2025 Remaster)
3 Lady Luck (2025 Remaster)
4 Hammerhead Shark (2025 Remaster)
5 Tell the Truth (2025 Remaster)
6 Baby's on Fire (2025 Remaster)
7 40 Below (2025 Remaster)
8 Sensible Shoes (2025 Remaster)
9 Last Call (2025 Remaster)
10 The Dogtown Shuffle (2025 Remaster)
11 It's Showtime! (2025 Remaster)
12 Drop in the Bucket (2025 Remaster)

Disc 5: Your Filthy Little Mouth
1 She's My Machine (2025 Remaster)
2 Everybody's Got the Monkey (2025 Remaster)
3 Big Train (2025 Remaster)
4 Experience (2025 Remaster)
5 A Little Luck (2025 Remaster)
6 Cheatin' Heart Cafe (2025 Remaster)
7 Hey, You Never Know (2025 Remaster)
8 No Big 'Ting (2025 Remaster)
9 You're Breathin' It (2025 Remaster)
10 Your Filthy Little Mouth (2025 Remaster)
11 Land's Edge (2025 Remaster)
12 Night Life (2025 Remaster)
13 Sunburn (2025 Remaster)
14 You're Breathin' It (Urban NYC Mix) [2025 Remaster]

PRE-ORDER the Limited Edition 5-CD DLR Box Set! All 5 albums are newly Remastered. Your order will ship before the February 21st, 2025 release date.

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