VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO MONO ORIG NEAR MINT & BANANA

The Velvet Underground & Nico: same 1967, USA/Verve V-5008 Mono. Disc is in beautiful M- shape with no marks, there's one small spindle mark on each label. Plays with NO surface noise on my system, I doubt this disc could be upgraded! Gatefold cover has light soiling, no splits but the paper along the two top seams has some wear, and there's a punch hole in the lower corner at the spine (demo designation?), this cover is strong VG+. The banana sticker is fully intact, if anyone ever tried to peel it it's not apparent. Back cover has the original withdrawn image which has been partially obscured by a large black sticker, this is a rare transitional edition. I've had a few like this in Stereo, but this is the only Mono edition I've seen with the sticker. Has the Company inner sleeve as issued.

Trail-off etchings are as follows:

SIDE ONE:   V5008 Side 1  MG558 rev

SIDE TWO:   V5008 Side 2 MG559

This item is pretty spectacular. If you were looking for a TOP copy of this classic LP, your opportunity is at hand.

Be sure to view my other auctions as I have more stuff like this up for grabs this week.

Everything I offer is guaranteed. I try to note any flaws with the disc and the cover so that there are no surprises when the box arrives. If you have any questions, you can send a private email to me at activegod at earthlink.net

I ship all records in strong cardboard mailers with cardboard flats added to increase stability. The discs are always removed from the jackets to prevent seam splits, and all albums are dressed in plastic sleeves for travel. Please be aware that these supplies are expensive to purchase and represent a small portion of my shipping charges. I pack/ship one day per week, usually it is Friday.

SHIPPING RATES:

USA: I can send this LP to you by Media Mail for $4.00, or by Priority Mail, which will be calculated after the auction using your zip code. Most of my customers prefer Media Mail because it is very cheap. Please keep in mind that it's cheap because it is SLOW. I have had Media Mail boxes take two months to travel cross-country.

CANADA: If you are in Canada, I can send this LP to you by 1st Class Airmail for $8.00.

MEXICO: If you are in Mexico, I can send this LP to you by 1st Class Airmail for $11.50.

EVERYWHERE ELSE: If you are not in the USA, Canada, or Mexico, I can send this LP to you by 1st Class Airmail for $17.00.