Album: Live MCMXCIII by The Velvet Underground (1993)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Live

Description: Live MCMXCIII ("1993" in Roman numerals) is a live album by the Velvet Underground. It was released simultaneously in single and double CD/cassette formats on October 26, 1993 by Sire Records, then DVD format on January 24, 2006. The single CD is an abridged version of the double CD edition, featuring tracks 2, 13-16, 5, 6, 9, 18, and 20-23 in that order. There are no different takes of songs across the multiple editions although the actual track times differ by a few seconds between releases.

Artist Background: The Velvet Underground were an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited by many critics as one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s. An often-repeated statement, usually attributed to Brian Eno or Peter Buck, is that "The first Velvet Underground al... Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1990s, Live


Live MCMXCIII ("1993" in Roman numerals) is a live album by the Velvet Underground. It was released simultaneously in single and double CD/cassette formats on October 26, 1993 by Sire Records, then DVD format on January 24, 2006. The single CD is an abridged version of the double CD edition, featuring tracks 2, 13-16, 5, 6, 9, 18, and 20-23 in that order. There are no different takes of songs across the multiple editions although the actual track times differ by a few seconds between releases.

Live MCMXCIII

The Velvet Underground

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