Velvet Underground - White Light, White Heat. LP. (Verve Records - 28103824) In 1967 the social anarchists of New York, ably abetted by Andy Warhol produced this response to the peace and love vibes of the West Coast. This album is angry, spiky and in its' own way revolutionary, culminating in the 17 minute epic "Sister Ray" which crackles with energy and angst. Stunning!

Velvet Underground - White Light White Heat. CD. (Polydor - 5312512) In 1967 the social anarchists of New York, ably abetted by Andy Warhol produced this response to the peace and love vibes of the West Coast. This album is angry, spiky and in its' own way revolutionary, culminating in the 17 minute epic "Sister Ray" which crackles with energy and angst. Stunning!

Velvet Underground - White Light White Heat (White Vinyl). LP. (Verve Records - V65046) Very limited white vinyl version of this 1967 classic by the social anarchists of New York, ably abetted by Andy Warhol produced this response to the peace and love vibes of the West Coast. This album is angry from the opening title track, things do pause for beauty on tracks like "I heard her Call My Name" but this beast of an album culminates in the 17 minute epic "Sister Ray" which crackles with energy and angst. Stunning!

Velvet Underground - Something Different. LP. A selection of rare early demos: 6 acoustic tracks by Cale, Morrison and Reed from 1965 recorded in John Cale's loft, 5 tracks from 1967 which are lifted from a demo acetate including a storming version of "Here She Comes Now"Also included are 2 live tracks from 1967 recorded at the Gymnasium,New York.Very limited vinyl pressing.

Velvet Underground - Reload. LP. (Loaded - ZL48325XF) Limited vinyl pressing of different versions of the 'Loaded' album 10 tracks in total. Includes alternate mixes, early and demo versions of "Sweet Jane", "Who Loves The Sun", "Head Held High" plus the full length version of "New Age".

Velvet Underground - Max's Kansas City. LP. Exact repro of the1970 release which does in fact document one of Lou Reed's final appearances with the VU. Recorded at the restaurant part of the venue it also contains rare live performances of "After Hours" and "Sunday Morning,"

Velvet Underground - Max's Kansas City. Dble CD. (Atlantic - 178093) Expanded for the first time to a double CD this classic 1970 release which does in fact document one of Lou Reed's final appearances with the VU. Recorded at the restaurant part of the venue it also contains rare live performances of "After Hours", "Sunday Morning," and much, much more. Brilliant booklet with rare photos and details of the performance.LAST COPY

Velvet Underground - Loaded. LP. (Cotillion - 9034) The melodic 1970 album from the Velvets is not only their most accesible release but also features their ode to William Burroughs ("Lonesome Cowboy Bill"). "Sweet Jane" and "Rock and Roll" all as joyously anthemic as anything they ever recorded... and Lou walked before the release! Brilliant

Velvet Underground - Best Of - Words & Music Of Lou Reed. CD. (Verve Records - 841 164 2) Excellent best collection, by this ground breaking '60's band from NY. All the classics are here from "I'm Waiting For the Man" "Heroin" "All tomorrow's Parties". Essential.

Velvet Underground - Live 1969. Dble LP. (Mercury - 6643 017) Terrific live double album of the Lou Reed led East Coast rockers, this includes definitive versions of "Waiting For The Man", "Heroin", "Sweet Jane" and "Femme Fatale" amongst others. Sounds like a hell of a party. Nice cover too!

Velvet Underground - 3rd Album. LP. (MGM - SE-4617) With Doug Yule replacing John Cale for this third album, released in 1969, the anger of previous releases had been toned down. The songs were still about the seamier side of life, but a more expressionful and melodious side seemed to be pervading the atmosphere. Not quite as wild as the earlier albums but still a good album...

Velvet Underground - Under Review. DVD. An excellent DVD featuring a wealth of Velvets-related happenings and malarky, including rare performances never available before, obscure footage, rare interviews and private photographs of the band members and Andy Warhol, brand new interviews with Moe Tucker and the Yule brothers, and critical insight from Village Voice musical editor Robert Christgau, author Clinton Heylin, the ubiquitous Yoda of rock knowledge, Malcolm Dome and many others. Live and studio recordings of many Velvets' classics are included, as well as rarely seen promos, material from Andy Warhol's private collection, interviews with colleagues, producers, musicians and friends, TV clips, location shots and an interactive quiz!! Sadly though, no footage of the Walter Powers/Doug Yule-fronted lineup playing ski lodges and country clubs in 1971/2, and getting repeatedly asked to play 'Louie Louie' or turn the volume down. Bugger!! That would have been chucklesome.

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