Velvet Underground & Nico Andy Warhol - Partial Peeled Banana V6-5008 - VG+++

$

220

Artist: The Velvet Underground & Nico

Album:  Andy Warhol

Label:  Verve

Serial Number: V6-5008 (original pressing, NOT the reissue)

Country of Manufacture: USA

Vinyl Quality (see legend below): VG+++ (Very Good Plus Plus Plus)

Cover Quality: High definition photos are included – judge for yourself (see notes below)

Special notes: This is what is often referred to as the third version of this album. The first has an upside down head image in the photo on the rear cover, the second had a sticker obliterating the head image due to a lawsuit. The third edition has an airbrushed image on the rear cover. This edition also has the original Warhol banana on the cover, which could be peeled off to reveal a pink banana underneath. Once the banana is peeled, it cannot easily be reattached. To the best of my knowledge, this banana has been partially peeled and carefully reattached. However, please use the photo as your own judgment, as I cannot guarantee the banana has not been peeled, or how it was peeled if it was indeed peeled.

Here are the known defects for this item (see photos):

The banana has a slight tear at the bottom of the stem, but is adhered well on both sides.

The banana has some slight wrinkles just above the middle of the item.

The jacket is split for about 1.5 inches along the upper edge, starting at the open edge.

A former owner has printed his name on the inner label and on the inside of the gatefold area.

Other than the above, this is a better than average example of a very rare album, a great collector's item.

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My Vinyl Grading System - Trying to Keep It Simple and Accurate:

Mint (M) - Sealed/Unplayed/Unopened - Not used on an opened item.

Near Mint (NM) – Like new with very little or no visible wear.

Excellent (EX+, EX, EX-) - Minor wear in varying degrees. Very clean, no serious flaws.

Very Good plus (VG+) - Above average with a few moderate surface marks/paper scuffs, etc.

Very Good (VG) - Average with several surface marks/perhaps a few light scratches, mild noise.

Very Good minus (VG-) - Lots of wear when viewed but still plays with noise, otherwise not defective.

Fair (F) - Albums that have been extremely well spun, possibly abused, may have skips or loud pops, etc. undefined