The Velvet Underground - The Velvet UndergroundUK pressing, 1971. Lou Reed 'Closet Mix' VG+ G+ (Sleeve has some edge wear, and sticker removal mark on the cover)

while writing music for himself after their bedtime

That's not to say that others lack the righteous energy and undeniable groove of Willie's later sound

he’s an antic

And recycled black vinyl

The sounds of Vehicle and the two albums that followed it

when Sugar Man

“I was in the best place of my life

Issued in its original sleeve

Originally released March 5

and one which turned into a one-man crusade for singer/guitarist Lars Andersson

and drummer Dan Peters) remain the ur underground group

with Vestiges & Claws