Published: April 12, 2026 · 3:47 AM EDT
The 1999 album is remastered and reissued in limited quantities, marking its first U.S. vinyl availability
Dokken’s 1999 album “Erase The Slate” is now available for the first time on 180g vinyl in the United States through Deko Entertainment, presented as a remastered and limited edition release.
Originally released in 1999, “Erase The Slate” marked a key moment in the band’s evolution, introducing Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake) as lead guitarist.
The album reflects a shift in the band’s sound, blending their established melodic metal foundation with a more late ’90s hard rock approach.
Reb Beach’s guitar work brought a more fluid and groove-oriented style, contrasting with the aggressive and technically distinct playing of former guitarist George Lynch, while still maintaining strong melodic structures and solos.
This new edition of “Erase The Slate” has been:
Completely remastered
Repackaged
Pressed on 180g vinyl
The release is limited to 500 copies of each color variation, including:
Green Smoke
Classic Black
The vinyl is scheduled to ship in July 2026.
TRACKLIST — “ERASE THE SLATE”
SIDE A
Erase The Slate
Change The World
Maddest Hatter
Drown
Shattered
SIDE B
One
Who Believes
Voice Of The Soul
Crazy Mary Goes Round
Haunted Lullabye
In Your Honor
Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, Dokken achieved international recognition through releases that included singles such as “Alone Again”, “In My Dreams”, and “Burning Like a Flame”, with total sales exceeding 10 million albums worldwide.
The classic lineup featured:
Don Dokken — Vocals
Reb Beach — Guitar
Mick Brown — Drums
Jeff Pilson — Bass
The album includes key tracks such as:
“Erase The Slate”
“Change The World”
As well as a cover of “One”, originally written by Harry Nilsson and popularized by Three Dog Night.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch “Erase The Slate” below:
