The Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground

LP Record The Velvet Underground is the 1969 self-titled album by The Velvet Underground. The album was produced by John Cale and Lou Reed. It was recorded in New York and released on 20 January 1969 by Atlantic Records. The album peaked at number 171 on the Billboard 200 chart. On 27 March 1996, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album was praised by music critics.