SEALED LOU REED AND THE VELVET UNDERGROUND THAT'S THE STORY OF MY LIFE Pride Re

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SEALED! LOU REED AND THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

THAT'S THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Pride Records / MGM — PRD-0022 — 1973 US Release

ALBUM INFORMATION

Artist: Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground
Album: That's the Story of My Life
Release Year: 1973
Label: Pride Records / MGM Records
Catalogue Number: PRD-0022
Country: United States
Format: 12" LP
Condition: Factory Sealed

JACKET / PRESSING IDENTIFICATION

The jacket spine reads:

PRD-0022 LOU REED AND THE VELVET UNDERGROUND MGM / PRIDE RECORDS

Additional identifying details:

• Original factory shrink wrap remains intact.
• Upper-right corner has a discount cutout.
• Minor wear is present on the bottom corners.
• Two white "F" stickers are affixed to the outside of the shrink wrap.
• Back cover displays the Pride Records logo.
• Copyright information: ©1973 MGM.
• Printed in U.S.A.

No stereo or mono designation has been established.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE ONE

1. That's the Story of My Life
2. Sister Ray
3. Lady Godiva's Operation

SIDE TWO

1. Heroin
2. Sunday Morning
3. All Tomorrow's Parties
4. There She Goes Again
5. White Light/White Heat
6. Femme Fatale

CONDITION

JACKET: Near Mint (NM) — Factory Sealed

Original factory shrink wrap remains intact. The jacket is exceptionally well preserved beneath the shrink, with minor bottom-corner wear and a discount cutout in the upper-right corner.

Two white "F" stickers are present on the outside of the shrink wrap.

VINYL: Uninspected — Factory Sealed

The record has not been removed from its original factory packaging. Vinyl condition and label condition cannot be independently verified.

INNER SLEEVE: Uninspected

The original inner sleeve, if present, has not been examined because the album remains sealed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An interesting 1973 US Pride Records / MGM release featuring material associated with Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground.

This copy retains its original factory shrink wrap, making it particularly appealing to collectors who value sealed vintage records.

The discount cutout and two exterior "F" stickers are documented as found. The minor corner wear is also disclosed for accuracy.

The record remains unopened, and the condition of the vinyl and labels has not been visually verified.

COLLECTOR NOTES / HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

A sought-after 1973 Pride Records / MGM compilation associated with the Velvet Underground's distinctive "Swan" edition.

The PRD-0022 release has developed a following among Velvet Underground collectors for its distinctive sonic presentation. Often referred to as the "Swan LP," this edition is particularly noted for its sound on two standout recordings: "Sister Ray" and "Lady Godiva's Operation."

The nine-track compilation draws material from three landmark Velvet Underground albums:

·       The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

·       White Light/White Heat (1968)

·       The Velvet Underground (1969)

The track selection includes several of the band's most influential recordings, including the approximately 17-minute experimental epic "Sister Ray," "Heroin," "White Light/White Heat," and "Femme Fatale," featuring Nico.

An interesting piece of the band's early-1970s commercial history, the album was released through Pride Records and MGM during the period of renewed public attention surrounding Lou Reed's solo success.

Its release was documented in the April 28, 1973 issue of Record World, which reviewed the compilation and highlighted several of its signature recordings.

This particular copy remains factory sealed, retaining its original shrink wrap. The upper-right discount cutout and two white exterior "F" stickers are documented as found.

For collectors of Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, and vintage MGM/Pride releases, this is an interesting opportunity to acquire an unopened example of a historically notable compilation.