Andy Warhol The Velvet Underground & Nico - 1967 Mono 1st Pressing "Torso Cover" V-5008 MG558

The Holy Grail ! Authentic 1967 true US First Mono Pressing of the legendary The Velvet Underground & Nico album •This copy features the rare, un-censored "1st State" Torso Back Cover, featuring the upside-down projection of actor Eric Emerson before it was recalled and subsequently stickered over/airbrushed out •Matrix / Runout Identifiers (Dead Wax): • Side 1: V5008 SIDE 1 MG558 REV • Side 2: V5008 SIDE 2 MG559 REV (Includes "Sunday Morning" as the opening track on the vinyl and sleeve) Condition Description: * Front Cover: The iconic yellow banana sticker has been completely peeled, cleanly exposing the pink banana graphic underneath. The
"Peel Slowly and See" text remains fully intact. The front white laminate shows standard age-related light toning/patina * Gatefold / Back Cover: Features the true, uncensored Eric Emerson upside-down torso image. The inside gatefold shows the correct original "V/V6-5008" printed dual-code text block in the top right corner * Jacket Seams: The cardboard cover shows some seam separation/splitting along the outer edges due to age. No amateur tape repairs or harsh adhesives have been applied, leaving the cardboard completely original for the next archivist * • Vinyl Disc: Authentic * 1967 East Coast mono vinyl. Paper labels are crisp silver text on the classic blue/verve label. There is a previous owner's personal marking, inventory note, or a store/collection tag on cover and blue label as shown Tested and plays through fully: there is one quick, minor pop in the run-in groove right before * "Sunday Morning" begins, but all songs play through nicely with very few skips and standard vintage surface crackle * The vinyl retains a good gloss and plays through fully without sticking or looping Located In Fountain Hills Loads More Vintage Albums To Choose From