The Best of Both Worlds

The Best of Both Worlds is a greatest hits album by American hard rock band Van Halen, released on July 20, 2004 on Warner Bros. The compilation features material recorded with lead vocalists David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar; omitting Gary Cherone's three-year tenure with the band. Prior to The Best of Both Worlds' release, Sammy Hagar reunited with Van Halen, and the band subsequently recorded three new tracks to include on the release. Debuting at #3 in the US, the album was subsequently followed by a reunion tour, and certified Platinum. It is the last album to feature new material with bassist Michael Anthony.