The Velvet Underground & Nico – Andy Warhol Banana Cover (Peelable) – Original Pressing

Some records are rare.

Some records are important.

And then there’s this.

The Velvet Underground & Nico isn’t just a debut album — it’s one of the most influential records ever made. Released in 1967 and produced by Andy Warhol, this pressing features the iconic peelable banana cover that changed album art forever.

At the time of release, the album barely sold. Today, it’s recognized as the blueprint for alternative rock, punk, art rock, and underground culture. The original banana sticker — “Peel Slowly and See” — has become one of the most collectible album covers in music history.

This copy features:

– Original Andy Warhol peelable banana cover (banana intact)

– Vintage pressing

– Vinyl graded VG (light surface marks, no skips, plays through)

– Jacket graded G+ to VG (visible seam wear and tape repair, structurally solid)

– Authentic period pressing with correct runout details

The banana remains intact — a detail that dramatically affects desirability among collectors.

This is not a modern reissue.

This is a piece of 1960s cultural history.

Original banana-cover copies in playable condition are becoming increasingly scarce, especially with the artwork preserved.

Serious collectors understand what this is.

Available now at Vinyl Vogue in Ellsworth, Maine.