{"product_id":"ecusson-van-halen-world-tour-1978","title":"Patch Van Halen - World Tour 1978","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong\u003eVan Halen\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-on patch – \u003cem\u003eWorld Tour 1978\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired by the band's very first world tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVan Halen World Tour 1978: back to where it all began\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVan Halen World Tour 1978 patch\u003c\/strong\u003e goes straight back to the year that transformed the band's career. Set against black, the famous winged \u003cstrong\u003eVH\u003c\/strong\u003e logo dominates the design, surrounded by the words \u003cem\u003eWorld Tour\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVan Halen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold edging and metallic-looking details give the artwork a distinctly seventies appearance. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patch features a cut-out shape that follows the design rather than using a conventional rectangular format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1978: Van Halen hits the road\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date is much more than a decorative detail: \u003cstrong\u003e1978 marked Van Halen's first world tour\u003c\/strong\u003e, launched in support of their debut album. The band moved beyond the California club circuit to perform across North America, Europe and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly dates saw Van Halen sharing bills with \u003cstrong\u003eJourney and Montrose\u003c\/strong\u003e, before the band famously opened numerous shows for \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sabbath\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was a remarkable introduction to international audiences for a band whose debut album had just unleashed tracks including \u003cem\u003eRunnin' with the Devil\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJamie’s Cryin’\u003c\/em\u003e and Eddie Van Halen's instrumental showcase \u003cem\u003eEruption\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA patch celebrating early Van Halen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply reproducing the classic logo, this patch connects it to a pivotal year in \u003cstrong\u003eVan Halen\u003c\/strong\u003e history. Its combination of black, gold and metallic-looking details also gives it a distinctive appearance compared with more traditional black-and-white VH patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e9 x 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: cut-out embroidered patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking: \u003cstrong\u003eiron-on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: VH logo \/ World Tour \/ 1978 \/ Van Halen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: black, gold and metallic details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed merchandise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Halen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57184250102086,"sku":"pa1129","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/6346\/4774\/files\/pa1129.webp?v=1787471098","url":"https:\/\/musikmachine.com\/en\/products\/ecusson-van-halen-world-tour-1978","provider":"MusikMachine RockShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}