The Velvet Underground - Live MCMXCIII (CD, Album) (VG+)8

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Notes:

This version has the correct tracklist order printed on back tray card and insert.  Another version is identical, but with incorrect tracklisting, see [r959014.

Recorded Live at L'Olympia Theater in Paris on June 15th, 16th & 17th, 1993.

This is a live performance. It contains no overdubs.

The insert includes lyrics for "Pale Blue Eyes".
Lyrics Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
© 1969 Oakfield Avenue Music, Ltd. (admin. by Screen Gems-EMI BMI)

"I would like to thank:
Pete "The Rackman" Cornish, Struan Oglanby, Steve Klein, Joe Barden, Roger Sandowsky, Jay Black and The Fender Custom Shop, D'Addario Strings, Bob Ludwig, Mike Rathke, Gordon Gano, Bowie Klein, Seymour Stein, Ian Flooks and U2.

The Velvets themselves: Maureen for her strenght and calm: Sterl for his wit and courage: John Cale for his constant inspiration.

A very large thank you to Sylvia Reed whose idea and vision this was and is. Without her perseverance none of this would have happened.

And to our audience, the fans, the circle was complete when you arrived and let us play for you the music that has meant so much to all of our lives. Thanks again. It was a Perfect Day. -Lou Reed

John Cale would like to thank the following:
Risé cale, Jean-Michel Reusser (Taktic Music, Paris), Mark Vernon (Firebrand Management Ltd., London), Andy Green and my most excellent co-conspirators Lou, Maureen and Sterling.

Sterling Morrison wishes to thank:
Alex Aguilar, Joe Barden, Marie-Claude Beaud, Charlie Chandler, Pete Cornish, Daniel Hutchens, Hap Logan, Simon & Charlotte Pettifar, Roger Sadowsky and Austin Thomerson.

Moe wishes to thank:
Artie Smith, Bill Fertig, Ernie Harmer, Joe Hibbs of Tama Drums, Keith Mikulka, Mike Rathke and Russell Sladek.

Special Thanks to:
Steven Baker, Emma Banks, Marie-Claude Beaud, Moira Bellas, Bill Bentley, Diane Delehaye, Craig Dietz, Bernd Dopp, Ian Flooks, Mark Francis of The Andy Warhol Museum, Jules Frutos, Waldemar Januszczak, Josh Gaffin, Jeff Gold, Tony Krantz, Serge Laurent, Roma Martyniuk, Chris Mason, Katherine Maynerd, Roxy Meade, Tom Ruffino, Scumeck Sabottka, Alan Stein, Ray Still, Chris Whent, Sue Wildish, Johann Zambyski

Thanks to Jeff Boldenweck and everyone at Neg Earth
Thanks to Steve Sunderland and everyone at AudioLease

©1993 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A. (on the insert)
© ℗ 1993 Sire Records Company for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Made in U.S.A. (on the back sleeve)

Track timings do not appear on this release.

1. Venus In Furs 5:30
2. Sweet Jane 5:23
3. Afterhours 2:44
4. All Tomorrow's Parties 6:37
5. Some Kinda Love 9:08
6. The Gift 10:34
7. Rock 'N' Roll 6:12
8. I'm Waiting For The Man 5:16
9. Heroin 9:50
10. Pale Blue Eyes 6:18

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 9362-45465-2 8
Barcode 093624546528
Matrix / Runout 1 45465-2 SRC**01 M3S2
Rights Society BMI

Copyright (c) Sire Records Company
Phonographic Copyright (p) Sire Records Company
Copyright (c) WEA International Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) WEA International Inc.
Published By Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd.
Published By Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Published By John Cale Music, Inc.
Published By PolyGram Music Inc.
Recorded At L'Olympia
Glass Mastered At Specialty Records Corporation
Pressed By Specialty Records Corporation
Manufactured By WEA Manufacturing
Marketed By Warner Bros. Records Inc.

FELIPE