Compilation - 4. Peel Slowly and See : 1. Compilation.

Compilation - 4. Peel Slowly and See

1. Compilation.

The set includes all four Velvet Underground albums from the Lou Reed-era line-up. Squeeze, nominally the band's fifth album, was recorded after Reed's departure from the band and is not included in this set. The band's third, self-titled album is presented in its infamous "closet mix", that is, Lou Reed's remixed version of the album that features a cramped, closed-in sound with more emphasis on vocals. The band's fourth album, Loaded, is presented with "full-length versions" of two of its tracks, "Sweet Jane" and "New Age".

A number of other rarities are also included: demo recordings and live performances, some of which were bootlegged, some of which were never released.

Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke wrote extensive liner notes in an accompanying booklet, which also pictured many items of Velvet Underground memorabilia from the collection of guitarist Sterling Morrison.