The Velvet Underground White Light / White Heat Vinyl LP Verve V6-5046 1st Press

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The Velvet Underground White Light / White Heat First Pressing Vinyl LP - Verve V6-5046 (1968)
Condition: Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has light surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays well with occasional light background noise, but no skips. Original cover has light wear, a partial split on bottom seam, and no writing. First pressing, includes original inner sleeve.
Original US stereo pressing (East Coast): - Visible skull tattoo on front cover. - Tracklisting on back mis-titles "Here She Comes Now" as "There She Comes Now" - Back cover credits Lou Reed for "Lead Guitar" rather than just "Guitar" - Andy Warhol is credited on back cover (cover concept)
Matrix / Runout (A-side): V6-5046 SIDE 1 MGS-1258  Matrix / Runout (B-side): V6-5046 SIDE 2 MGS-1259 
White Light/White Heat is the second album by the Velvet Underground. Released in 1968 by Verve Records, it was the band's last studio album with founding member John Cale. Recorded after band leader Lou Reed fired Andy Warhol, who had produced their debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico, they hired Steve Sesnick as a manager and hired producer Tom Wilson, who had worked on the band's debut. 
The album includes lyrically transgressive themes like their debut, exploring topics such as sex, amphetamines, and drag queens. Reed was inspired by a variety of authors, including William S. Burroughs and Alice Bailey, and the lyrics create a cast of characters, such as in "The Gift" and those named in "Sister Ray". Musically, he took influence from jazz music and players such as saxophonist Ornette Coleman. Warhol conceived the album's cover art, although he is officially uncredited.
White Light/White Heat was recorded quickly and modeled after the band's live sound and techniques of improvisation, since they often played loud with new equipment from an endorsement deal with Vox. The distortion level became a prototype for punk rock, shoegaze and noise rock. The 17-minute "Sister Ray" is widely considered the standout track by critics and fans.
The album was dismissed by many contemporary mainstream music critics, although underground newspapers took notice. Ultimately, White Light/White Heat had a significant impact on early forms of punk rock and no wave and has appeared on several lists of the greatest albums of all time, including being placed at number 272 on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of all Time" in 2020.
Tracklist
A1 White Light/White Heat A2 The Gift A3 Lady Godiva's Operation A4 There She Comes Now
B1 I Heard Her Call My Name B2 Sister Ray
The Velvet Underground Lou Reed – vocals, lead guitar, piano John Cale – vocals, electric viola, Vox Continental organ, bass guitar, medical sound effects  Sterling Morrison – guitar, bass guitar, vocals, medical sound effects  Maureen Tucker – percussion, drums _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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