Name: Velvet Underground and Nico
Brand: The Velvet Underground

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3717108

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r11863629]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602537171088

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Total Cap

Black LP

3715319

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2015-07-30

602537153190

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Velvet Underground

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Back to black

Back to Black is a vinyl reissue series that was launched in 2008 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the "long-playing vinyl". This label specializes in re-releasing classic original albums on high-quality 180 gram vinyl. Some of their releases even include a voucher code, allowing fans to download the album in MP3 format. These albums can be easily identified by the distinctive "Back To Black" logo sticker on the shrink-wrap. Back to Black is proudly affiliated with Universal Music Group, one of the leading music companies worldwide.

Our curated collection of essential albums on vinyl, CD, and tape at Rough Trade.

Rough Trade Essential

The Velvet Underground is a rock 'n' roll group hailing from New York. They are widely recognized for their association with Andy Warhol's artwork and are often regarded as one of the most significant and influential groups of their time.

Formed in the 1960s, the original members included Lou Reed on vocals, guitar, and piano; John Cale on vocals, electric viola, organ, and bass guitar; Sterling Morrison on vocals, guitar, and bass guitar; and Maureen Tucker on percussion. Although Angus MacLise was the initial drummer, he did not officially record with the band.

In 1996, The Velvet Underground was honored by being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as performers. Their unique sound and artistic contributions continue to resonate with music enthusiasts worldwide.

We here at Rough Trade would argue anyone to the ground who say there is a cooler, more iconic 1960s album than the Velvet Underground's self-titled release. When the Velvets recorded this debut, they were best known as the protégées of Andy Warhol (who designed the sleeve), and as a grating, combustive live band.

Fuelled by drummer Moe Tucker's no-nonsense wham and John Cale's howling viola, some of the straight-up rock and roll and arty noise extravaganzas here bear that out. But before Lou Reed was singing about sadomasochism and drug deals and writing lyrics inspired by his favourite poets, he was a pop songwriter, and this album has some of his prettiest tunes, mostly sung by Nico, the German dark angel who left the band after this album.

Even the sordid rockers are underscored by graceful pop tricks, like the two-chord flutter at the center of the classic 'Heroin'. Truly essential listening.

Velvet Underground and Nico

Music GB