The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1971)

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground is the third album by the New York band, released in 1969 – the first with Doug Yule instead of John Cale. Instead of noise and feedback, quiet, intimate songs such as "Pale Blue Eyes", "Candy Says" and "Jesus" take centre stage. This copy is the 1971 UK MGM edition with Lou Reed's so-called "Closet Mix" on the blue/gold label.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MGM Records – 2353 022
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: UK reissue, Closet Mix, blue/gold label (Sunbury Music)
• Country: UK
• Year: 1971 (original: 1969)
• Genre: Rock, art rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (light shelf and corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Candy Says
2. What Goes On
3. Some Kinda Love
4. Pale Blue Eyes
5. Jesus

Side B

1. Beginning To See The Light
2. I'm Set Free
3. That's The Story Of My Life
4. The Murder Mystery
5. After Hours

Personnel

Lou Reed (vocals, guitar), Sterling Morrison (guitar), Doug Yule (bass, organ, vocals), Maureen Tucker (drums, vocals on "After Hours").

FAQ

What is the "Closet Mix"?
A mix by Lou Reed with the vocals far up front and the instruments pulled back – it sounds as if it was recorded in a small room. Later editions mostly use a different mix, which is why Closet Mix pressings are sought after.

Is this the first pressing?
No, it is the 1971 UK MGM reissue. The album was originally released in 1969.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
The record is almost like new, the sleeve shows light signs of use. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.