The Velvet Underground - The Trip, Los Angeles, 1966

On March 12, 1967, that The Velvet Underground released their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico”. So much has already been said about this LP over the years, that there's not much more I can add!!! Here are 3 original copies with torso back cover, sticker back cover and the front cover without sticker and Torso on the back (Bananas intact!!!). The poster is for a series of shows at "New Shrine Of Pop Culture, The Trip, 8752 Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, May 3-18”, 1966. It features a reproduction of artwork by Roy Lichtenstein as illustrated on the front cover of Newsweek magazine, dated April 25, 1966. The events combined performances by the Velvet Underground and Nico with light shows, dancing and Warhol films. The Velvets were supported by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention and accompanied by other members of Warhol's entourage including Edie Sedgwick, Gerard Malanga, and Mary Woronov. Numerous stars attended the opening night including Ryan O'Neil, Sonny and Cher and, apparently, a young Jim Morrison. Although scheduled for a two week residency, the shows ground to a halt after just three days when the Sheriff's Department closed the club down!