(We didn't have to dig back too far to find all of CREEM's Van Halen record reviews; the big rock boys are still veritable pups vinyl-wise with just four records to their credit to date Think of all the Van Halen records you have yet to buy. at inflated 1980's prices! Meanwhile, take this brief —very brief—stroll down memory lane with us as we observe CREEM's crack reviewing staff socking it to our heroes with their usual gusto. — Ed )

VAN HALEN (Warner Bros.)