The Velvet Underground & Nico (1968; V6-5008) Gatefold LP West Coast Pressing

$

235

Note: All records I list are from my personal archive.

They have been shelved upright in a clean, cool dry environment. Attempts to capture a clear photo of the record condition has proved fruitless. Because of this, I'm grading on the low end to assure the buyer the best accurate description for the most enjoyable listening experience. Sound quality is excellent and playback flawless unless otherwise stated in description.

This is a rare and sought-after Debut LP by The Velvet Underground and Nico, released in 1968 on Verve Records. The super clean glossy vinyl has been well-preserved and is in EX shape, with only minor signs of wear and tear. Side A Track 2 has a pop skip, so you will not here the first verse of lyric 'Man'. The paper inner sleeve is in VG+ condition. West Coast Labels are listed A & B in VG+ condition with some minor light spindle marks. The Gatefold cover adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece and is in VG+ condition. There is some light ring/shelf wear. Removable Banana Peel has a tear at the stem in VG condition. Gatefold inlay is in beautiful EX condition.

This LP is a must-have for any rock music collector and is sure to be a prized addition to any collection.

The Velvet Underground & Nico

Matrix / Runout (A-side Runout, Etched, Variant 2): V6-5008 SIDE-1 MGS-558-REV.

Matrix / Runout (B-side Runout, Etched, Variant 2): V6-5008 SIDE-2 MGS-559

Label:

Verve Records – V6-5008

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, West Coast Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

1968

Gatefold cover with banana sticker. Airbrushed back cover version without Emerson 'torso' image.

West coast variant, credit L. Reed - J. Cale - S. Morrison - M. Tucker.

Deep groove 2.75'' pressing ring.

Track B4's duration is misprinted as "3:01" instead of the correct time, "3:10", which is listed correctly on inside gatefold cover credits.

"Three Prong Music. All Selections BMI"

"MGM RECORDS - A DIVISION OF METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER, INC. - Made in U.S.A."

Record Company – MGM Records

Copyright © – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.

Published By – Three Prong Music

Recorded At – T.T.G. Studios

Pressed By – MGM Record Manufacturing Division

Arranged By – The Velvet Underground

Edited By [Supervision], Remix [Supervision] – Tom Wilson (2)

Edited By, Mixed By [Remixed By] – David Greene, Gene Radice

Engineer [Recording] – Omi Haden*

Lead Guitar, Guitar [Ostrich], Vocals [Vocal] – Lou Reed

Painting [Cover Painting Banana] – Andy Warhol

Percussion – Maureen Tucker*

Photography By [Liner Photos By] – Billy Linich, Nat Finkelstein

Photography By [Portraits] – Paul Morrissey (2)

Producer – Andy Warhol (tracks: A2 to B5), Tom Wilson (2) (tracks: A1)

Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar – Sterling Morrison

Supervised By [Edited And Remixed Under The Supervision Of] – Tom Wilson (2)

Viola [Electric], Piano, Bass Guitar – John Cale

Vocals [Chanteuse] – Nico (3)

Written-By – Lou Reed (tracks: A1 to B3)

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