The Velvet Underground & Nico

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayNov 10, 1966United States

“Two single-sided test pressings of the stereo original LP. This November 1966 test pressing pre-dates the album's release by a few months and omits the song "Sunday Morning." The released version of this LP was re-cut to include "Sunday ...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United Kingdom

“This version distinguished by "stereo" on top right front sleeve. Laminated front cover with the image from the no torso US rear sleeve. With "stereo" text on upper-right corner of front cover. ®© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Unlaminated r...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967Germany

“- German second release in imported US sleeve and with the inscription 'MGM Records - A division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.' on labels. - Issued in gatefold sleeve with upside torso on back. - Sleeve has the US catalog number V6-5008. L...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Cover with journalist Emerson 'torso' image superimposed on Lou Reed's face on the back cover. This pressing does not include the track "Sunday Morning". The label on the record incorrectly credits Tom Wilson with "Sunday Morning" and i...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“This release listing is for the original Mono vinyl (V-5008) that came with the original Stereo (V6-5008) sleeve. The mismatch was likely due to an overrun of Mono vinyl and the pressing plant. There were some copies that came with a sm...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Gatefold cover with banana sticker. Second release with Emerson Lawsuit Threat Sticker on the back cover. East Coast pressing with labels giving "Side 1" and "Side 2" instead of "Side A" and "Side B", 1.25" pressing ring diameter instead...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Gatefold cover with banana sticker. Second pressing with Emerson 'torso' image obscured with a black sticker on the back cover. East Coast pressing with labels giving "Side 1" and "Side 2" instead of "Side A" and "Side B", 1.25" pressing...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967Canada

“Canadian mono first issue from 1967. Non-gatefold sleeve with back of the original US edition with the Eric Emerson 'torso' image on the front cover. Back cover with credits and reviews. Dedicated Back cover for Mono issue with smalle...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967Germany

“German first release, with imported US Emseron 'torso' cover. Since „Emerson/Torso“ stereo covers were also released on the US market in 1967, first pressings with mono and stereo „Emerson/Torso“ covers exist. On some copies: Stereo 710...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Stereo. This is second version of back cover, with Eric Emerson 'torso' picture obscured by sticker. Banana sticker on front. Some copies issued with mono sleeves that have been changed to indicate a stereo album. West Coast Pressing...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967Canada

“Canadian mono first issue from 1967. Non-gatefold sleeve with back of the original US edition with the Eric Emerson 'torso' image on the front cover. Back cover with credits and reviews. Indistinct Mono/Stereo Back cover version wit...”

Verve Records, Inc.

calendar_today1967United States

“True first U.S. stereo pressing of The Velvet Underground & Nico, featuring the original Andy Warhol banana cover and rare withdrawn back cover showing Eric Emerson. Produced by Andy Warhol. Matrix / Runout (typical): MGS-558-REV-A / M...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Gatefold cover with banana sticker. First pressing with Emerson image upside down on the back cover. East Coast pressing with labels giving "Side 1" and "Side 2" instead of "Side A" and "Side B", 1.25" pressing ring diameter instead deep...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

“Mono. West Coast Pressing. Label variation: label refers to sides as "A" and "B", instead of "Side 1" and "Side 2" (East Coast pressing) Song credits: L. Reed - J. Cale - S. Morrison - M. Tucker, instead of Reed - Cale - Morrison - Tuc...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967United States

“This is the original US stereo issue with torso photo on back sleeve. MGM Record Manufacturing Division pressing variant (east coast pressing) denoted by a block shaped "S" stamped in runout A, and an ankh symbol stamped in runout B. L...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967Canada

“Canadian stereo first issue from 1967 on Verve/Quality Records with the Eric Emerson 'torso' image on the cover. Non-gatefold sleeve without the Warhol Banana artwork that featured on the US release.”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967United States

“Mono. First pressing with Emerson 'torso' image upside down on the back cover. Banana sticker on front. West Coast Pressing Label variation: label refers to sides as "A" and "B", instead of "Side 1" and "Side 2" (East Coast pressing) So...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967United States

“Label variation: label refers to sides as "A" and "B", instead of "Side 1" and "Side 2" (West Coast pressing) Song credits: L. Reed - J. Cale - S. Morrison - M. Tucker, instead of Reed - Cale - Morrison - Tucker Stereo. First pressing w...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967United States

Verve Music Group

calendar_todaySep 18, 1967United Kingdom

“Original UK mono pressing. 2 single sided test pressing lps with the early matrices runouts V 5008 A-1 / V 5008 B-1. This version was pressed on Sept 18, 1967 ( date mentioned on inner sleeves) and NEVER released . The UK commercial al...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayNov 1967United Kingdom

“Original UK mono pressing. No gatefold, with the back of the US cover as its front. It has been said that it came with Emerson then without, but it appears that Emerson was really never on the UK original cover. Back cover has the credi...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayNov 1967United Kingdom

“No gatefold, with the back of the US cover as its front. It has been said that it came with Emerson then without, but it appears that Emerson was really never on the UK original cover. Back cover has the credits and reviews from the US g...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayNov 1967United Kingdom

“Original UK Stereo pressing. Made and Printed in Great Britain ℗ 1967 ®© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Front cover same as rear cover of original US release. Rear cover has the credits and reviews from the US gatefold and reads "File under ...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Europe

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986United States

“Made in USA by PDO in matrix (from photo). This version has "01." in Matrix/Runout. Originally Released in 1967. (P) 1967 MGM Records, Inc., USA © 1967 PolyGram Records, Inc. The version of "All Tomorrow's Parties" included is the 'al...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986United States

“Released with a 4-page booklet. On disc: Made in W. Germany by PolyGram”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Europe

“Remastered at Sterling Sound, New York All Compositions BMI ℗ 1967 MGM Records, Inc., USA Printed in West Germany by H. O. Persiehl [on booklet] Made in W. Germany by PolyGram [on CD] The version of "All Tomorrow's Parties" included is ...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Europe

“made in W.Germany by PDO”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Germany

“made in France by PMDC”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Canada

“Originally Released in 1967. (P) 1967 MGM Records, Inc., USA The version of 'All Tomorrow's Parties' included is the 'alternative single voice version' (previously unreleased). Manufactured by PolyGram Records and distributed by PolyGr...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1986Germany

“Released with a 4-page booklet. On disc: Made in W. Germany by PolyGram”

Verve Music Group

calendar_todaySep 25, 1986Japan

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayAug 1, 1990Japan

“'Polydor Popular CD Nice Price Series' budget re-issue”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1991Spain

“Not for sale - attached to "Rock" Reissue of the 1986 release. The version of "All Tomorrow's Parties" included is the 'alternative single voice version' (previously unreleased).”

Charly Rock

calendar_today1994Europe

“Country of origin Germany - Made in the EEC”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1996Italy

“Edizione non in vendita separatamente da una testata del gruppo editoriale "L'Espresso". No serial number reported.”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 7, 1996United States

“Originally released in March 1967 as Verve V/V6-5008. Mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine. All songs published by Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd. (BMI) (admin. by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.) except 1,10 and 11 published by John C...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 7, 1996United States

“Originally released in March 1967 as Verve V/V6-5008. Mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine. All songs published by Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd. (BMI) (admin. by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.) except 1,10 and 11 published by John C...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 7, 1996United States

“Originally released in March 1967 as Verve V/V6-5008. Mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine. All songs published by Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd. (BMI) (admin. by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.) except 1,10 and 11 published by John C...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 20, 1996United Kingdom

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 20, 1996Europe

“Features "MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC" in the matrix. Issued in standard jewel case with clear tray, Including a four-page insert with timed tracklist, credits, newspaper clippings and photography.. Some copies come with a sticker: "Newly d...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMay 20, 1996Israel

“Released in "Cherry Series" by helicon records Includes four-pages booklet. All songs published by Oakland Avenue Music Ltd. (BMI) (admin. by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.) except 'Sunday Morning', 'The Black Angel's Death Song' and 'Eur...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayJun 26, 1996Japan

“Originally released in March 1967 as Verve V/V6-5008. Mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine. © 1996 Polygram Records, Inc. Manufactured and marketed by A&M Records, Inc. Comes with obi”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / Polydor Records

calendar_todayApr 1997United States

“UltradiscII™ The GAIN System. The original limited edition 24-karat gold audiophile collector's disc. The liner has a reprint of the reviews printed inside the original gatefold cover and two photos of the band, including an anachroni...”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

calendar_todayApr 29, 1997United States

Polydor Records

calendar_todaySep 26, 1997Japan

“Comes with obi-strip and includes 18-page booklet with Japanese liner notes and lyrics translations. © 1996 Polygram Records, Inc.”

PolyGram AB / Polydor Records

calendar_today1998Taiwan

“Special Edition with Taiwanese OBI and Promo T-shirt (S)”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1967United States

Verve Music Group

calendar_todayMar 1967United States

MGM Records

calendar_today1971United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Grey plastic cassette with light blue paper labels. Different running order to The Velvet Underground & Nico. Inlay includes the text: "Also available on Polydor LP 2315-056" and "Marketed by Po...”

Rotation (2) / Verve Music Group

calendar_today1976Germany

“Title on cassette label: "The Velvet Underground & Nico" ℗ 1966 MGM Records Inc.. Mfd. by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft This MusiCassette is also available as LP 2428 506. Printed in Germany German Rotation series edition with uniq...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1980Australia

“℗Copyright 1967 MGM Records, Inc. Sound Recording made by MGM Records, Inc. First published in 1967 in the U.S.A. Made in Australia by PolyGram Records Pty. Limited under exclusive license. Distributed in Australasia by PolyGram Records ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Black plastic cassette with on-body print. Unlike The Velvet Underground & Nico this version has a black cassette shell with on-body print. Also the labels do not have a track listing or featu...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Black cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. No numbers in songs order Although almost identical to The Velvet Underground & Nico, this version has a smooth cassette border, a larger font on th...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Black cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. The Velvet Underground & Nico also has a black cassette with red paper labels but an alternative text layout. Other Polydor cassette reissues: - ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. White cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. Although almost identical to The Velvet Underground & Nico, this version has a smooth cassette border, a larger font on the labels and the Dolby lo...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Grey cassette shell with red paper labels. Minor shell variation to The Velvet Underground & Nico and The Velvet Underground & Nico with Polygram logo at window. Inlay includes the following text: "Al...”

Polydor Records / Verve Music Group

calendar_today1983Australia

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Grey cassette shell. Inlay includes the text: "Produced by Andy Warhol" "One side of this program may be of longer duration than the other to preserve album continuity" "℗ 1966" "Made by Polygram ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. White cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. Although almost identical to The Velvet Underground & Nico, this version has a textured cassette border, a smaller font on the labels and the full ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983Germany

“1 panel inlay. Grey cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. “Andy Warhol” oddly placed in the upper left side Inlay includes the following text: "Diese MusiCassette ist auch als Longpielplatte 2459 358 erhältlich” The Velvet U...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side. Black cassette shell with red "Polydor" paper labels. Inlay includes the following text: "Also available on Polydor LP LP:SPELP 20" "Printed in England" and "Marketed by Polydor" "℗ 1967 Polygram Recor...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Black plastic cassette with on-body print. Different smoother shell body to other black shell Unlike The Velvet Underground & Nico this version has a black cassette shell with on-body print. Al...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“There are two versions of this release: with a opaque white shell. This version has a different Polygram logo and Dolby layout Also the shell has round circles in the bottom left and right ends at both sides On side two : MADE IN U.S.A”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey/off-white shell with black on-body print. Beige/buff PRI case. Slight cassette shell variation to both The Velvet Underground & Nico and The Velvet Underground & Nico.”

ASR Recording Service

calendar_today1984United States

“Sample Grey Cassette with printed labels Recording information penciled with a green marker Marked Dolby”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1984Spain

“℗ 1966 MGM Records Inc. Editado en España por Fonogram, S.A. Impreso en España por Gráficas Foco, S.A. (1984)”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“There are two versions of this release: one with an opaque white shell (this) and another with a clear shell and grey liner here.”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“This release has a textured rectangular brick pattern around the edges of the shell. This version has a different Polygram logo and Dolby layout. Pressing plant ID 72 versus 12 Tan/Khaki colored cassette case.”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“Pressing plant ID 29 Tan/Khaki colored cassette case. Time markings above the window with upside down Polygram below.”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today1984United States

“This variant: - Grey/off-white cassette shell - "72" printed on printed on each side at lower-left - Does not have same textured edges as the white shell version: The Velvet Underground & Nico - Beige PRI-branded clamshell © 1984 Po...”

Verve Music Group

calendar_today2013Europe

Not On Label

calendar_today2011United States

“With 2-sided insert and print on disc face. 100 minutes”

Not On Label

United States

“Track 1: I'll be your mirror,Heroin,Venus in furs filmed at La Cave, Cleveland june 66 It was a pleasure then,European son filmed at The Dom, spring 66 Track 2 Jamming at the Factory with cops bust in - 1966 Track 3 Moe Tucker s...”