An eBay user is selling off his copy of the original artwork for VAN HALEN’s first album - check out a photo at the left. A note from the seller reads as follows:

"This is an unbelievable Van Halen collectible that I obtained from Noel Monk, Van Halen's Manager from 1978-1985. Cannot believe I am selling this, but circumstances sometimes suck, so it's time to let go.

This is an album cover proof for Van Halen's first album!!! WITH THEIR ORIGINAL LOGO!! ONLY SIX ARE KNOWN TO EXIST!!

The alternate LP cover measures 24 3/4 by 12 1/4 and is printed on cardboard.

The reputed story is that David Lee Roth spotted a SEX PISTOLS similar pose and requested the same for his cover. When this version was done, he rejected it as he thought it was too punky. Noel also told me that Alex hated his photo, it made him "look like a giant".

The condition overall is really good. I tried to show the flaws in the photos, the biggest being on the bottom and top left side, where there was a crease. The colors are really good, and for being from 1978, and only six being made, this is an incredible item.

Here's your chance to get something that you will NOT find anywhere else. I have never seen this available on eBay before.

This is truly a one of a kind collectible, and will be a great addition to your Van Halen collection.

Be sure to check back, I will also be auctioning a Women and Children First Album design, that is different from the released version.

(Hint: the album was originally going to be black)."

Click here to bid. The bidding currently sits at $2500 US! Shipping in the US is $10.00 First Class Mail, Insured, and $15.00 Worldwide Insured. The auction will end on May 29th.