Rock-icon Sammy Hagar, known to many as “The Red Rocker,” has captured a pivotal moment in his career with his live album The Residency. The record documents his 2025 Las Vegas run a stint at Dolby Live at Park MGM where he brought together his all-star group, The Best of All Worlds Band, to celebrate decades of music spanning his solo work, his time with Van Halen, his Montrose roots, and more.
The album is out now, available in multiple formats, and of special interest to collectors and fans: a 2-LP vinyl edition.
What The Album Features
According to Hagar’s official site, the album includes 19 tracks recorded live April 30–May 17, 2025 at Dolby Live.
Highlights from the track list:
- “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.”
- “Top of the World”
- “Panama”
- “Summer Nights”
- “There’s Only One Way to Rock”
- “Humans Being”
- “Right Now”
- “5150”
- “Poundcake”
- “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love”
- “Best of Both Worlds”
- “Why Can’t This Be Love”
- “Rock Candy”
- “Mas Tequila”
- “Heavy Metal”
- “I Can’t Drive 55”
- “Love Walks In”
- “When It’s Love” (digital version)
The inclusion of Van Halen era tracks alongside Hagar’s solo classics underscores the “best of both worlds” concept of the band and the residency itself. A review noted:
“If you like Sammy or his era in Van Halen, this is a live album, played very well, that you’re gonna love.”
Why The Vinyl Edition Matters
- It celebrates a landmark live performance from one of rock’s enduring voices, ideal for fans and vinyl collectors alike.
- According to the official store: the 2-LP format is a limited item, restricted to 4 per customer.
- The album’s sound aims to bring the live-arena energy into homes: the review describes how “the crowd does seem very into this and you can hear them throughout,” capturing the live vibe.
How To Enter The Contest (And What You Can Win)
- The contest is hosted by Ultimate Classic Rock, where you can enter to win a copy of The Residency on vinyl.
- One lucky winner will also receive a signed red-and-white 45 RPM single of “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.”
- Entry: provide your name, email, and phone number via the form on the contest page.
- Contest deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
Why It’s Worth Checking Out
- For fans of Sammy Hagar, this album serves as both a retrospective and a current statement.
- For Van Halen fans, it’s the most comprehensive live document of Hagar’s legacy with the band in decades.
- From a vinyl perspective: live albums that capture both the performance and the crowd energy are particularly compelling for analog listening.
- For those who attended the residency in Las Vegas, this is a tangible keepsake of the shows.
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