I have learned a big lesson through the purchase of this video, some groups will show their fans respect and give them DTS with high quality video. Not the case here. This is simply a VHS version recorded to DVD. Not to brag but I could have done this in my basement and produced better quality. If you do not believe me, purchase this DVD then purchase the The Eagles - Hell Freezes Over. I guarantee you will want you money back.

These are excellent videos, well produced and filmed, and Van Halen is in top form on all of them. The first three are from the David Lee Roth era, who was lead singer back when brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen started the group in the late '70s, along with Michael Anthony on bass. David is part acrobat/clown, part Vegas glitzy showman, and very entertaining with his athletic, campy humor; he's also a good vocalist for that type of material, backed by the solid musicianship of the group, and the guitar wizardry of Eddie.

Enter Sammy Hagar, replacing David in 1985, and giving the group a different style, with some of the material leaning towards serious subjects, stronger vocals ("When it's Love" is superb), and though it doesn't have the fun of the David era, it's equally lively. "Dreams" has the footage from the Whiskey-a-Go-Go, and the final song, "Humans Being", is also the last that Sammy recorded with the group, and it is part of the soundtrack for the hit movie "Twister".

Total running time is 1 hour.

Song list:

"Jump"

"Panama"

"Hot for Teacher"

"When it's Love"

"Finish What Ya Started"

"Poundcake"

"Right Now"

"Dreams"

"Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)"

"Can't Stop Lovin' You"

"Not Enough"

"Humans Being"

The disc kicks off with the old film lead that started "Jump" and keeps on rolling through the final icy scenes of "Without You." Every video is just like you remember, except for a new version of "Dreams" (featuring the 1993 suprise show at The Whiskey in Hollywood to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the VAN HALEN release).

The only knocks are: not enough Diamond Dave (the 1984 videos "Jump", "Panama" and "Hot For Teacher" are the only DLR on the disc); and no filler material (one video follows the next with no out-takes, behind-the-scenes shots or interviews).

On the plus side, the DVD version includes the only video featuring just-departed Gary Cherone. And like any DVD, the picture and sound blow away the VHS version of this release.

Well worth the discounted Amazon price, VIDEO HITS VOLUME I is a great addition to any Van Halen fan's collection.

I was overall very impressed with the DVD, I am a big fan of the videos that first started MTV and would really like to see more. However my favorite video is "Dreams" with the Blue Angels and this is not on this DVD, there is a live coverage of them in downtown L.A with news coverage of the riot. It's not all bad just disappointed. So if you are looking for the same video I am this is not it!!!!

This is a great DVD with some real Van Halen classics. I have one complaint though.....the main reason that I bought the DVD was for the 'Dreams' video with the Blue Angels. The 'Dreams' video on this DVD is from a live performance and NOT the one with the Blue Angels. Enjoy!