Velvet's Genuine Bootleg Series

[valfred]

Here's what You can find on Hotwacks :
The next installment in this ongoing series will feature THE VELVET UNDERGROUND in a 3 disc set including the 1967 Gymnasium soundboard from an original source tape, not the recently torrented copy. As snippets from this performance were to be found on previous Scorpio releases such as "Ostrich/Hilltop" and "Caught Between The Twisted Stars", this claim can be assumed to be accurate. Other highlights are said to be approximately one hour of uncirculated material from the Quine Tapes, including both rehearsals and a previously undocumented 1969 show, an uncirculated studio demo version of "Ocean" that our source reports may be the single most mindblowing VU discovery since "Hey Mr. Rain", uprgraded versions of 5 songs from the 1966 acetate, including a version of "Heroin" sourced from a different, much cleaner copy of the acetate than the one that has been used for all previous releases, upgraded stereo recordings from 1969, plus a variety of other demo, studio and live material. Over five years in production this will be available in the next few weeks . An early preview of the content revealed to this writer that these claims of new and uncirculated material are credible, and the quality was impressive throughout. Original photo's, new and unseen gig adverts from 1966 & 67, promo material, previously unknown contemporary articles and news reportage on the band and much more are said to be included in the extensive booklet and expanded packaging. Word is that it will be issued in a Limited Run of 500 copies...

[jimjim]

[bobbldr]

Well, it all SOUNDS wonderful... we will keep our fingers x'd for sure.

[iaredatsun]

Thanks for the news!.

an uncirculated studio demo version of "Ocean" that our source reports may be the single most mindblowing VU discovery since "Hey Mr. Rain",

The single most mindblowing discovery since Mr Rain??? I don't know about the use of the term mindblowingin this context but could this be the 'real' Cale version, if one exists?

uprgraded versions of 5 songs from the 1966 acetate, including a version of "Heroin" sourced from a different, much cleaner copy of the acetate than the one that has been used for all previous releases,

Another copy of the acetate? This could be good assuming the other four acetate tracks are not simply de-noised from the same copy we have.

upgraded stereo recordings from 1969, plus a variety of other demo, studio and live material.

Upgraded recording from 1969. Does that mean yet more 1969 live?

Apart from the hope of Walk and Talk It from Gymnasium, the last clause holds most intrigue for me - demos, studio and live material.

Anyway we'll find out within a few weeks!

[stewart]

Guess I better keep some money in the bank account for this.

[iaredatsun]

If it's the same label as 'Caught Between The Twisted Stars' does that mean from Japan? Where will we find it? Anyone know?

The title of the set would be handy.

[Mark]

an uncirculated studio demo version of "Ocean" that our source reports may be the single most mindblowing VU discovery since "Hey Mr. Rain",

The single most mindblowing discovery since Mr Rain??? I don't know about the use of the term mindblowingin this context but could this be the 'real' Cale version, if one exists?

I wonder if it's an alt mix of the version from the Loaded sessions. There's an interview with Doug somewhere where he mentions that Billy Yule has a mix of that song on cassette that includes a timpani part that wasn't included in the released mix.

upgraded stereo recordings from 1969, plus a variety of other demo, studio and live material.

Upgraded recording from 1969. Does that mean yet more 1969 live?

I'm wondering whether "upgraded stereo recordings" = better quality copies of the 'acetate mixes' of the VU/Another View tracks. That would be great.

[stewart]

That's what I was hoping for.

[discoscrudos]

GRRRRRRRREAT! Looks so good!!

[nick257]

I notice it doesnt say the COMPLETE gymnasium tapes - so it may just be what we already have on vinyl, but I hope it has the other set too!