The Velvet Underground-S/T-Self Titled-1st US Press-1969-Lou Reed's Closet Mix

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Here is your opportunity to own the self titled 3rd album from The Velvet Underground.  This was the first album after John Cale's departure and it shows The Velvet Underground taking a softer approach.  This album is truly a treasure and a must for any Velvet Underground or Lou Reed fans.  If you have never heard this album, you owe it to yourself to hear it on vinyl.  It is one of my all time favorites and I highly recommend it.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked The Velvet Underground self titled album number 314 out of the top 500 albums of all time.  This LP is the 1st US pressing on MGM Records from 1969.  This particular LP has Lou Reed's closet mix as opposed to Valentin's mix.  This album continues to grow in value and scarcity as time passes.  This particular LP has SE4617 Side1  MGS1824  REV BP as the matrix number etched in the dead wax, on side one.  Side two of the LP has SE-4617 S-2  MGS-1825  SPECIAL REV  W.C. etched on the dead wax.  The vinyl is in Very Good Plus/Very Good condition. The LP has a fair number of hairline scratches and a few light paper scuffs on each side.  The blemishes have a minimal affect on the playback.  I noticed some minor feedback between tracks and also at the very beginning/end of each side.  You will also notice some minor background noise during softer tracks like Candy Says, Jesus, and Afterhours.  It is not overpowering, but it is slightly more noticeable on the softer tracks.  The LP labels are clean with only a few faint spindle marks and some light spindle hole wear, on each side.  The side one label also has a couple of very small nicks on the label.  This album also includes the MGM Sounds of Now Company inner sleeve.  The inner sleeve is in outstanding shape.  The LP cover is in Very Good Condition.  The album cover has some mild ring wear on both sides.  The front of the cover also has some light age spots on Sterling Morrison's jeans.  The back of the cover has a light stain above Lou Reed's arm, on the right side of the album cover.  The seams and spine all have a good amount of wear.  The spine has some wear, but it is mostly legible.  The 17 in the catalog number is partially worn away, but the rest of the spine is legible.  The top and bottom seams also have a good amount amount of wear.  None of the seams are split.  All four corners have some rounding.  The top left corner has a crease.  This album has been professionally cleaned on a VPI 16.5 and will be shipped in a brand new white inner sleeve.  The album jacket will come in a new 3 mil poly sleeve.  The album will be professional shipped in an LP mailer with two 12 inch cardboard inserts.  The LP will be positioned outside of the jacket when shipped.  This album is ready for playing or storage.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  I do not ship outside of the United States.  I can combine shipping for multiple auction wins.  Please bid with confidence.