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Vinyl: The Velvet Underground LP Vinyl 1969 Val Valentin Mix MGM CS 8108 !
79.00 GBP
(111.57 USD)
9.99 GBP
04 Feb 2018
28 Jan 2018
11 bids
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For sale here is the self-titled Velvet Underground album from 1969. Original UK issue and not only that, but one of only around 600 copies with the original Val Valentin alternate mix and alternate back cover...
From Discogs...
"The story goes that MGM USA supplied the wrong masters to the UK in 1969 and the very first pressing of The Velvet Underground's third album has a mix by Val Valentin which differs substantially to the later 'Closet Mix' (apparently done by Lou Reed). The difference is most notable on Some Kinda Love which is actually a completely different take of the song. Reed's singing is very different (not so 'sexed up'), the lyrics are slightly different and the sound is brighter and more defined, especially on the guitars. The cowbell is also lower down on the Valentin mix. No one knows for sure how many copies of the first issue were pressed but estimates are 250-300 of the 1G matrix pressing and about the same for the 1-R.
After this limited first UK issue all subsequent pressings were the 'closet mix'. The closet mix was also used in all other territories..."
This is truly a piece of rock & roll history.
A lovely copy here. See photos for cosmetic condition as i've caught everything. A small split to the bottom edge of the outer sleeve, plenty of edge wear but the spine is clean and it's still very much intact. Small pen written name on the top back edge. Record has plenty of light surface marks which give intermittent background crackle but this is mostly minor. No loud pops and zero skips. Sounds VG+ to me but visually it looks VG so i'll grade it between the two.
Matrix codes:
Side A: 2YMG 291-1G 1 R
Side B: 2YMG 292-1G 1 R
Condition :
Sleeve: VG
Record : VG/VG+
I will pack this extremely well and ship it tracked & insured to provide 100% peace of mind to the winning bidder.
UK shipping : £4.99 by Royal Mail 1st class signed for.
International shipping : £ 14.99 by Royal Mail international tracked & signed anywhere worldwide.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Happy bidding
NeonGlowz
For sale here is the self-titled Velvet Underground album from 1969. Original UK issue and not only that, but one of only around 600 copies with the original Val Valentin alternate mix and alternate back cover...
From Discogs...
"The story goes that MGM USA supplied the wrong masters to the UK in 1969 and the very first pressing of The Velvet Underground's third album has a mix by Val Valentin which differs substantially to the later 'Closet Mix' (apparently done by Lou Reed). The difference is most notable on Some Kinda Love which is actually a completely different take of the song. Reed's singing is very different (not so 'sexed up'), the lyrics are slightly different and the sound is brighter and more defined, especially on the guitars. The cowbell is also lower down on the Valentin mix. No one knows for sure how many copies of the first issue were pressed but estimates are 250-300 of the 1G matrix pressing and about the same for the 1-R.
After this limited first UK issue all subsequent pressings were the 'closet mix'. The closet mix was also used in all other territories..."
This is truly a piece of rock & roll history.
A lovely copy here. See photos for cosmetic condition as i've caught everything. A small split to the bottom edge of the outer sleeve, plenty of edge wear but the spine is clean and it's still very much intact. Small pen written name on the top back edge. Record has plenty of light surface marks which give intermittent background crackle but this is mostly minor. No loud pops and zero skips. Sounds VG+ to me but visually it looks VG so i'll grade it between the two.
Matrix codes:
Side A: 2YMG 291-1G 1 R
Side B: 2YMG 292-1G 1 R
Condition :
Sleeve: VG
Record : VG/VG+
I will pack this extremely well and ship it tracked & insured to provide 100% peace of mind to the winning bidder.
UK shipping : £4.99 by Royal Mail 1st class signed for.
International shipping : £ 14.99 by Royal Mail international tracked & signed anywhere worldwide.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Happy bidding
NeonGlowz