The Velvet Underground & Nico lp Peeled Banana v65008 '67 lou reed andy warhol

$

550

The Velvet Underground & Nico Peeled Banana Verve Stereo v65008 '67 gatefold lou reed andy warhol, rare orig vinyl LP:  The Velvet Underground & Nico (The banana has been peeled - This is the airbrushed version, no torso) - with two inner sleeves: one tanned, one white generic, blue and silver Verve Label V6 5008 - Stereo - The Cover is VG+ with cornerwear/rubs, small price written on front, glue remnants from peeled banana etc. see pics. The Vinyl is VG+ glossy, see note below....  blue silver labels. Classic verve lp. MATRIX: "v65008 side-2 MGS-559  21 / v65008 side-1 MGS-558 REV" ..... SCARCE!

The Velvet Underground & Nico LP
Verve V-5008, 1967
Liner notes:
Side 1 558 Rev
Side 2 559
COVER CONDITION:
Banana sticker has been peeled with some trace paper and stickum left on banana. Can be removed if desired, I chose to leave it there. Does have a light pen written ".75C" on front left upper 1/2 covering about 1" only, most of the pen mark has worn off and doesn't overwhelm the cover at all. Top and Bottom opening side seams are split about 3" and 5" (SEE PICTURES) When not holding the splits open by hand they a very well camouflaged and not too noticeable. The seams where the vinyl touches on top and bottom are still tight and not split. There is also a small piece of the front slick that was pulled of when removing the banana sticker only about 1/4" x 1/2" long.  Spine is nice and all intact. There is a little age yellowing around the edges but not very noticeable and colors are still bright. does have some overall wear but not really much more to mention. Overall very nice cover. 
Torso airbrushed
VINYL CONDITION:

Blue/Silver Verve Deep  1st press labels are in outstanding condition!!!! Might have a trace of some super light spindle impressions but these are the old bright blue Verve labels that are dull and I can't see any clearly, this lp has been handled carefully through the years. Comes with original inside white paper sleeve.
Plays all the way through wonderfully with no background noise sounds sharp and clear, very nice listening experience on both sides with only one area of concern worth mentioning... the 1st track on side 2 has a medium scuff about 1/3" long and produces a lite noise on a few revolutions... Not real loud and obnoxious but still there to hear if you are listening for it. Otherwise this vinyl plays EXCELLENT!!!!!!! This lp has not been overplayed or mishandled and looks clean VG+.

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Vinyl grading is usually based on the Goldmine standard and is as follows:

“SS” Still Sealed – For the collector that demands nothing but perfection.

“M” Mint - a near perfect, or unplayed record.

“NM” Near Mint - in factory fresh condition, like new.

EX+ - close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Will satisfy all but the most vain and demanding collector.

EX - a used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear.

VG+ - There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility a few skuffs and/or light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.

VG - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise,still plays great.

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