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The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground (LP)

Name: The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground (LP)
Brand: The Velvet Underground
SKU: 2HOf3Nb44Us8U9oEtKLSrX
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (69 reviews)

The Velvet Underground

LP
1 piece(s)
1969
10 tracks
43 min
proto-punk

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Product Description

"The Velvet Underground's self-titled third album, released on January 1, 1969, under Polydor, is a seminal work that bridges the gap between proto-punk and art rock. Clocking in at just over 43 minutes, this album is a concise yet powerful collection of tracks that showcase the band's raw energy and innovative spirit. With songs like "Candy Says" and "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground delves into themes of love, life, and the darker corners of human experience. The album's production is stripped down, allowing the band's distinctive sound to shine through. From the haunting melodies of "Jesus" to the driving rhythm of "Beginning To See The Light," each track offers a unique glimpse into the band's creative genius. This album is a testament to The Velvet Underground's enduring influence and remains a vital piece of music history."

This is a 1997 Reissue released as a LP.

Tracks

Candy SaysThe Velvet Underground
4:03
What Goes OnThe Velvet Underground
4:53
Some Kinda LoveThe Velvet Underground
4:02
Pale Blue EyesThe Velvet Underground
5:39
JesusThe Velvet Underground
3:23
Beginning To See The LightThe Velvet Underground
4:40
I'm Set FreeThe Velvet Underground
4:04
That's The Story Of My LifeThe Velvet Underground
2:03
The Murder MysteryThe Velvet Underground
8:54
After HoursThe Velvet Underground
2:07

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Velvet Underground
Artist: The Velvet Underground
LP release year: 1997
Album release date: 1 januari 1969
Label: MGM Records
EAN: 00602567833055
Available: Yes

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 43 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

EAN

EAN: 00602567833055

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Japan
Genre: Proto-punk
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Reviews

4.2

Average of 69 reviews

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Reissue's Sound Quality Shines
5 out of 5 stars
bwagnb28 December 2025United States🇺🇸
I typically find Back To Black a bit of a letdown, but this reissue version really delivers great sound quality. Anyone happen to know who handled the mastering for this one?
Satisfying Low-Volume Pressing
5 out of 5 stars
nruqfjos1224 December 2025United States🇺🇸
Great sounding mix, excellent pressing. Volume's a tad low but overall, a very satisfying copy.
Closet Mix Falls Flat
3 out of 5 stars
MZS27915 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧
This mix was a total snoozefest for me. I can't wrap my head around how anyone could prefer it over the Valentine mix. I just did a side-by-side comparison with the US1985 Verve pressing, and it blows this one out of the water in every aspect. The Closet Mix is just so quiet… and I don’t mean in a good, cozy way. It’s weak, and I don’t mean it’s got a nice, clean sound. It’s just not engaging at all.
Superior Sound Quality
5 out of 5 stars
QPV72115 December 2025United States🇺🇸
This version is fantastic. I just compared it with the Uk71 Closet Mix, and this one sounds so much better. I couldn't even think about playing the Closet Mix instead of this.
Closet Mix Superiority
5 out of 5 stars
Xuniz_Rasamcg3 December 2025United States🇺🇸
Back in my final year of high school, 83/84, I got hooked on Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground, hunting down every album I could get my hands on. The only copy of The Velvet Underground's third album I managed to find was this import, which was pretty pricey at the time. I had no clue it was the "closet mix" until I picked up the newly remastered version the following year. Initially, I figured it was just the remastering, but when I heard a totally different "Some Kinda Love," I knew there was more to it. Later, when the box set dropped, I realized this was indeed the "Closet Mix." And I gotta say, it sounds even better here than on the CDs. This is the version I go to when I want to listen to this album.