The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground (45th Anniversary Edition) [LP Vinyl]

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground (45th Anniversary Edition) [LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Limited Edition)
Catalogue Number: 060254 7038678
Released: 16 March 2015 (EU Reissue of 1969 Original)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Art Rock / Avant-Garde
Label: UMC / Polydor / Universal Music Group International

Condition: New, sealed

Description

The Velvet Underground’s self-titled third album marked a dramatic shift in tone — trading the abrasive edge of their earlier work for introspective balladry and melodic experimentation. This 45th Anniversary Edition is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, housed in a standard sleeve with “THE VELVET UNDERGROUND | 45TH ANNIVERSARY” printed on the spine. Some copies include a download voucher for MP3 versions of the album. With tracks like “Candy Says,” “Pale Blue Eyes,” and “I’m Set Free,” the album showcases Lou Reed’s lyrical vulnerability and the band’s evolving sonic palette following the departure of John Cale.

Artist Overview

The Velvet Underground’s third album introduced Doug Yule and a more subdued, contemplative sound. Produced by the band and engineered by Val Valentin, it’s a quiet masterpiece that influenced generations of indie and alternative artists — from R.E.M. and Galaxie 500 to Mazzy Star and Beach House.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Candy Says – 4:04
A2. What Goes On – 4:54
A3. Some Kinda Love – 4:03
A4. Pale Blue Eyes – 5:39
A5. Jesus – 3:23

Side B
B1. Beginning To See The Light – 4:40
B2. I'm Set Free – 4:04
B3. That's The Story Of My Life – 2:03
B4. The Murder Mystery – 8:54
B5. After Hours – 2:07