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The Velvet Underground & Nico - The Velvet Underground & Nico ('Original Peeling Banana Jacket' Edition) (+bonus track) (180g)
The Velvet Underground & Nico - The Velvet Underground & Nico ('Original Peeling Banana Jacket' Edition) (+bonus track) (180g)
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The Velvet Underground & Nico: Original Banana Jacket 7" Vinyl Single
Step into the raw, avant-garde soundscape of 1967 with this iconic 7" Vinyl Single from The Velvet Underground & Nico. This release captures the gritty, experimental essence of a pivotal era, blending the primal energy of garage rock with the exploratory fringes of psychedelic rock. It’s a sonic artifact for any serious collector looking to buy The Velvet Underground vinyl.
About the Album
Released in 1967, The Velvet Underground & Nico's debut album redefined the boundaries of rock music, establishing a blueprint for countless artists to follow. This seminal work, featuring the distinctive contributions of Nico, is renowned for its stark lyrical themes and innovative sonic textures. The album's original 'peeling banana' jacket, designed by Andy Warhol, remains one of the most recognizable and subversive covers in music history.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the visceral impact of this legendary sound on a premium 180-gram 7" Vinyl Single. A needle drop onto this wax promises a rich, warm analog sound, delivering the raw energy of the original studio sessions directly to your turntable. This is an essential addition for any audiophile vinyl collection, offering a tangible piece of music history.
- Format: 7" Vinyl Single
- Artist: The Velvet Underground & Nico
- Label: Vinyl Lovers
- Genre: Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Garage Rock
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of avant-garde rock, and those seeking iconic 1960s vinyl records.
Collector's Note
The original album's iconic 'peeling banana' artwork, famously designed by Andy Warhol, was a literal peelable sticker on initial pressings, revealing a pink banana underneath. This detail underscores the subversive and interactive spirit that defined the era and the band's artistic vision, making this 7" Vinyl Single a true crate digger's holy grail.
Shipping & Delivery
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• United States: 1 - 5 business days (USPS Media Mail, Priority, FedEx 2-Day Air, FedEx Ground)
• Canada: 1 - 5 business days (USPS First Class, FedEx Economy / Priority)
• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
Archival Packaging
We guarantee safe delivery with industry-leading packaging - no bent LP corners or damaged CDs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.