1984 German import with inner sleeve. 1984 is the sixth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released in January 1984. The album was a huge commercial success, reaching number two on the US Billboard 200, and selling more than 10 million copies in the US alone. It is widely regarded as one of the band's best albums and a classic of the 1980s hard rock genre.

The album features some of Van Halen's biggest hits, including "Jump," which became their first and only song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other standout tracks include the guitar-heavy "Panama," the energetic "Hot for Teacher," and the haunting instrumental "1984." The album showcases the band's virtuosic musicianship, with Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing particularly standing out. Overall, 1984 is a must-listen for any rock music fan, and a testament to Van Halen's place in the pantheon of great rock bands.