Includes the rare mono versions of the VU’s first three albums, the superior mono version of Nico’s Chelsea Girl (featuring Reed, Cale & Morrison) and a definitive edition of the band’s unfinished fourth album! Housed in a beautiful deluxe box with all original LP artwork along with two bonus poster inserts! Introduction by Rolling Stone senior editor/MOJO contributor David Fricke. Sourced from the original Verve/MGM analog reels and mastered by Bob Irwin. Cut by Kevin Gray, and pressed at RTI. A Universal Music Enterprises release; © 2012 UMG Recordings, Inc. © 2018 Sundazed Music, Inc. Manufactured by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. - "The Velvet Underground & Nico" [cat#: LP 5412, B0016246-01 LP01], mono, gatefold cover. Originally issued as [url=https://www.discogs.com/it/The-Velvet-Underground-Nico-The-Velvet-Underground-Nico/release/1188519]Verve Records V-5008[/url], March 12, 1967. Recorded at T.T.G. Studios, Hollywood - "White Light/White Heat" [cat#: LP 5413, B0016246-01 LP02], mono. Originally issued as [url=https://www.discogs.com/it/The-Velvet-Underground-White-LightWhite-Heat/release/372030]Verve Records V-5046[/url], January 30, 1968. - "The Velvet Underground" [cat#: LP 5414, B0016246-01 LP03], mono. Originally issued as [url=https://www.discogs.com/it/The-Velvet-Underground-The-Velvet-Underground/master/35375]MGM Records SE-4617[/url]. April 1969. - "1969" [cat#: LP 5415, B0016246-01 LP04], stereo. Recorded at Record Plant Studios, NYC. Mixed by Michael Barbiero at Mediasound, NYC and J.C. Convertino at Sigma Sound Studios, NYC. Track G1: recorded May 6, 1969 Track G2: recorded September 23, 1969 Track G3: recorded October 1, 1969 Track G4: recorded May 13, 1969 Tracks G5, H4: recorded June 19, 1969 Track H1: recorded May 20, 1969 Track H2: recorded September 27, 1969 Track H3: recorded September 30, 1969 Track H5: recorded September 5, 1969 - "Chelsea Girl" [cat# LP 5415, B0016246-01 LP05], mono. Originally issued as [url=https://www.discogs.com/it/Nico-Chelsea-Girl/release/2443457]Verve Records V-5032[/url], October 1967. Spine Box Set: VU 4003. Back Box Set: B0016246-01 Sticker: VU 4003 / B0016246-01 ST01 Posters: VU 4003 / B0016246-01 ST01