Velvet Underground - Final V.U. 1971-1973 [2001] (4 x CDs) | BUTTERBOY

Velvet Underground - Final V.U. 1971-1973, A Deep Cut into Velvet Underground’s Lesser-Known Years [2001] (4 x CDs)

NOTE: NO LOU, NO JOHN, NO STERLING! Wow!

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

The Velvet Underground was never a band that followed the rules, and Final V.U. 

1971-1973 captures that rebellious spirit in a fascinating way. 

Released in 2001 by Captain Trip Records, this four-disc box set is something of a 

treasure trove for die-hard fans, it digs deep into the band’s post-Lou Reed era, a time 

often overlooked in their legacy. 

After Reed’s departure in 1970, the group carried on under the leadership of Doug Yule. 

While many assumed the band had quietly faded away, this collection proves otherwise. 

It’s packed with rare live recordings from their touring years, showcasing a looser, 

more jam-heavy version of the group. Yule’s presence shifts the sound slightly, 

leaning into bluesy and folky textures, but there’s still that unmistakable rawness 

that made the Velvet Underground unique. 

Among the rarities, you’ll find gems like “Dopey Joe”, which has a weary charm, 

and “Mean Old Man”, a track that barely saw the light of day outside bootlegs. 

Then there’s their take on “Sweet Jane”—a stripped-down, post-Reed rendition 

that offers an intriguing glimpse into how they tried to keep the spirit of their earlier 

work alive. 

Final V.U. isn’t just an archival piece, it’s a love letter to a lost chapter in the band’s history. 

It may not have the iconic weight of The Velvet Underground & Nico, but for those 

willing to explore beyond the hits, it’s a fascinating dive into the band’s most overlooked 

years. Velvet Underground purists might be divided on its merit, but for anyone craving 

raw, rare, and unexpected moments from a legendary band, this set is pure gold

 (Butterboy)

Track lists

CD1

01 Velvet Underground - Chapel of Love 1:36

02 Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting for the Man 5:53

03 Velvet Underground - Spare Change 3:50

04 Velvet Underground - Some Kinda Love/Turn on Your Love Light 12:46

05 Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat 5:49

06 Velvet Underground - Pretty Tree Climber 5:32

07 Velvet Underground - Rock and Roll 4:44

08 Velvet Underground - Back on the Farm 6:48

09 Velvet Underground - Dopey Joe 3:02

10 Velvet Underground - Sister Ray/Never Going Back to Georgia 13:15

11 Velvet Underground - After Hours 3:27

CD2

01 Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting for the Man 4:54

02 Velvet Underground - Spare Change 3:32

03 Velvet Underground - Some Kinda Love 6:51

04 Velvet Underground - White Light / White Heat 4:33

05 Velvet Underground - Hold On 4:58

06 Velvet Underground - What Goes On 4:02

07 Velvet Underground - Cool it Down 4:07

08 Velvet Underground - Back on the Farm 7:04

09 Velvet Underground - Oh Sweet Nuthin' 8:21

10 Velvet Underground - Sister Ray 14:45

11 Velvet Underground - After Hours 3:20

12 Velvet Underground - Dopey Joe 3:23

13 Velvet Underground - Rock and Roll 4:44

CD3

01 Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting for the Man 5:41

02 Velvet Underground - White Light / White Heat 2:11

03 Velvet Underground - Some Kinda Love 5:51

04 Velvet Underground - Little Jack 3:33

05 Velvet Underground - Sweet Jane 3:41

06 Velvet Underground - Mean Old Man 2:59

07 Velvet Underground - Run Run Run 6:16

08 Velvet Underground - Caroline 2:32

09 Velvet Underground - Dopey Joe 3:10

10 Velvet Underground - What Goes On 4:14

11 Velvet Underground - Sister Ray/Train Round the Bend 14:01

12 Velvet Underground - Rock and Roll 4:39

13 Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting for the Man 5:43

CD4

01 Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting for the Man 4:37

02 Velvet Underground - Little Jack 3:30

03 Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat 4:50

04 Velvet Underground - Caroline 2:55

05 Velvet Underground - Sweet Jane 4:21

06 Velvet Underground - Mean Old Man 2:53

07 Velvet Underground - Who's That Man 4:07

08 Velvet Underground - Let it Shine 4:33

09 Velvet Underground - Mama's Little Girl 3:40

10 Velvet Underground - Train Round the Bend 2:15

11 Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat 4:21

12 Velvet Underground - What Goes On 4:06

13 Velvet Underground - Cool it Down 4:12

14 Velvet Underground - Oh Sweet Nuthin' 7:54

Just when you thought you had everything by the Velvets!? So no Lou, No John? No Sterling fer Crissakes!

So . . . . . you pays your money . . . . . .well you don’ts do ya! 

The Yule Brothers and Mo! plus others

The Final V.U - What Goes On -