{"product_id":"nico-and-friends-10cd-boxset","title":"Nico - And Friends [10CD Boxset]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 10 x CD Box set\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: GSGZ507BOX\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5056083214778\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 07 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico \u0026amp; Friends\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing\u003cbr\u003eLou Reed, John Cale, Kevin Ayers, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream,\u003cbr\u003eLutz Graf-Ulbrich, Tim Hardin, The Faction\u003cbr\u003eand\u003cbr\u003eThe Blue Orchids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico, born Christa Päffgen in Cologne, Germany in 1938, was a distinctive and influential figure who moved between modeling, acting, and music throughout her career. She first gained prominence as a fashion model and actress in the 1960s, appearing in Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita,” before becoming associated with Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer most famous musical collaboration was with The Velvet Underground, where her deep, haunting voice featured prominently on their 1967 debut album “The Velvet Underground \u0026amp; Nico.” After leaving the band, she pursued a solo career that showcased her unique vocal style and increasingly experimental approach, releasing albums like “Chelsea Girl” and “The Marble Index.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer later work incorporated elements of gothic rock and avant-garde music, influencing countless alternative and underground artists. Nico struggled with heroin addiction for much of her later life and died in 1988 while cycling in Ibiza, leaving behind a complex legacy as both a Warhol superstar and a pioneering figure in alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box set connects together some legendary and very rare music from Nico and friends including: Lou Reed, John Cale, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Kevin Ayers, Lutz Ulrich, Tim Hardin, The Blue Orchids and The Faction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Bedroom Tape” is a legendary recording of Lou Reed and Nico rehearsing together, though its exact dating and circumstances have been subject to considerable debate among fans and collectors. The recording was made at Richard and Lisa Robinson’s apartment in New York for a planned solo Nico appearance where Lou was to back her up on acoustic guitar, though the gig itself never took place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, Nico and John Cale found themselves in Berlin during a pivotal period for both artists. Nico, the German-born chanteuse who had gained fame with the Velvet Underground and through her association with Andy Warhol’s Factory, was navigating her solo career while battling personal demons. Cale, the Welsh multi-instrumentalist and former Velvet Underground member, was establishing himself as a innovative producer and solo artist. Berlin in the mid-1970s provided a fitting backdrop for their artistic endeavors - a city divided yet creatively fertile, attracting experimental musicians and artists seeking inspiration in its stark, politically charged atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico’s collaboration with Tangerine Dream in 1974 represents a fascinating intersection of two distinct musical worlds. The German krautrock pioneers, led by Edgar Froese, had established themselves as masters of synthesizer-driven soundscapes and electronic experimentation. When they worked with Nico (Christa Päffgen), the former Velvet Underground chanteuse brought her distinctive deep, haunting vocals and European art sensibility to their cosmic electronic framework. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of essential recordings from 1978 with Lutz Graf-Ulbrich, Her longtime partner and collaborator. Nico met fellow German musician Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich (formerly of Ash Ra Tempel and Agitation Free) in the 1970s, and together they formed a relationship that involved romance, artistic collaboration, heroin, and ultimately a friendship that would last for the rest of Nico’s li\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of recordings from 1975 with her old friend and sometime collaborator the legendary singer songwriter Kevin Ayres. In 1975, both Kevin and Nico were signed to Island records, with Nico pursuing a solo career post-Velvet Underground, often working with John Cale . Their most notable collaboration that year was a live performance on August 6, 1975, at the Arènes d’Arles in Arles, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1979, Nico collaborated with John Cale on what would become some of her most critically acclaimed work during sessions that resulted in several recordings. Cale, her former Velvet Underground bandmate, produced and arranged material for Nico during this period, bringing his distinctive musical sensibilities to her stark, haunting vocal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 5, 1979, Nico performed at the Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles alongside Tim Hardin and Lutz Ulbrich. This concert featured a mix of Nico’s signature songs from her Velvet Underground days and solo career, as well as contributions from Tim Hardin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1982, Nico embarked on a significant collaboration with The Blue Orchids, a Manchester-based post-punk band formed by former members of The Fall, including Martin Bramah and Una Baines. The group toured with Nico, serving as both backing group and support act , creating a unique fusion of Nico’s distinctive gothic sensibilities with The Blue Orchids’ angular post-punk sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico performed a four-date tour of New Zealand with The Faction in February 1986, with concerts at His Majesty’s Theatre in Auckland (February 22), St James Theatre in Wellington (February 23), Carlton Hotel in Christchurch (February 24), and Dunedin (February 25) . This tour came after the successful collaboration between Nico and The Faction on her final studio album “Camera Obscura,”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this box set is unmissable for any fans of this enigmatic German chanteuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 With Lou Reed The Bedroom Tapes 1 • New York • April 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Bedroom Tape” is a legendary recording of Lou Reed and Nico rehearsing together, though its exact dating and circumstances have been subject to considerable debate among fans and collectors. The recording was made at Richard and Lisa Robinson’s apartment in New York for a planned solo Nico appearance where Lou was to back her up on acoustic guitar, though the gig itself never took place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eThese Days\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side acapella\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eLou tuning\u003cbr\u003eMore tuning\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eConversation, Lou runs\u003cbr\u003ethrough All Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eThese days\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #1\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #2\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #3\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #4\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #5\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine + Conversation\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #6\u003cbr\u003eConversation + playback of the tape\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eLittle Sister #1\u003cbr\u003eLittle Sister #2\u003cbr\u003eLittle Sister #3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 With Lou Reed The Bedroom Tapes 2 • New York • April 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Bedroom Tape” is a legendary recording of Lou Reed and Nico rehearsing together, though its exact dating and circumstances have been subject to considerable debate among fans and collectors. The recording was made at Richard and Lisa Robinson’s apartment in New York for a planned solo Nico appearance where Lou was to back her up on acoustic guitar, though the gig itself never took place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Be Your Mirror\u003cbr\u003eFemme Fatale\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #1\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine false start\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine #2\u003cbr\u003eConversation, playback\u003cbr\u003eJesse James and\u003cbr\u003eother folk songs\u003cbr\u003eLittle Queenie\u003cbr\u003eLittle Sister #1\u003cbr\u003eLittle Sister #2\u003cbr\u003eConversation,\u003cbr\u003ewith Danny Fields\u003cbr\u003ePlayback, conversation\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eConversation, playback\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eSomebody\u003cbr\u003eConversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 3 With John Cale and Brian Eno, Berlin • October 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, Nico and John Cale found themselves in Berlin during a pivotal period for both artists. Nico was navigating her solo career while battling personal demons. Cale, the Welsh multi-instrumentalist and former fellow Velvet Underground member, was establishing himself as a innovative producer and solo artist. Berlin in the mid-1970s provided a fitting backdrop for their artistic endeavors - a city divided yet creatively fertile, attracting experimental musicians and artists seeking inspiration in its stark, politically charged atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanitor Of Lunacy\u003cbr\u003eThe Falconer\u003cbr\u003eNo One Is There\u003cbr\u003eFrozen Warnings\u003cbr\u003eGuts\u003cbr\u003eAbschied\u003cbr\u003eMuetterlein\u003cbr\u003eChild’s Christmas In Wales\u003cbr\u003eFear\u003cbr\u003eFear (continued)\u003cbr\u003eDas Lied Der Deutschen\u003cbr\u003eYou Forget To Answer\u003cbr\u003eInnocent And Vain\u003cbr\u003eBuffalo Ballet\u003cbr\u003eThe End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 4 With Tangerine Dream Paris • December 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico’s collaboration with Tangerine Dream in 1974 represents a fascinating intersection of two distinct musical worlds. The German krautrock pioneers, led by Edgar Froese, had established themselves as masters of synthesizer-driven soundscapes and electronic experimentation. When they worked together Nico, brought her distinctive deep, haunting vocals and European art sensibility to their cosmic electronic framework. Producing some amazing groundbreaking music.,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanitor Of Lunacy\u003cbr\u003eThe Falconer\u003cbr\u003eValley Of The Kings\u003cbr\u003eThe End\u003cbr\u003eAbschied\u003cbr\u003eMutterlein\u003cbr\u003eFrozen Warnings\u003cbr\u003eYou Forget To Answer\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve Got The Gold\u003cbr\u003eNo One Is There\u003cbr\u003eAri’s Song\u003cbr\u003eAtmospherics\u003cbr\u003eVolume 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 5 With Kevin Ayres Arles • August 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenghis Khan\u003cbr\u003ePurple Lips\u003cbr\u003eTananore\u003cbr\u003eNo One Is There\u003cbr\u003eFalling In Love Again\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side\u003cbr\u003eFalling In Love Again\u003cbr\u003eJanitor Of Lunacy\u003cbr\u003eYou Forget To Answer\u003cbr\u003eThe End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 6 With Lutz Graf-Ulbrich Berlin February 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of essential recordings from 1978 with Lutz Graf-Ulbrich, Her longtime partner and collaborator. Nico met fellow German musician Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich (formerly of Ash Ra Tempel and Agitation Free) in the 1970s, and together they formed a relationship that involved romance, artistic collaboration, heroin, and ultimately a friendship that would last for the rest of Nico’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGengis Khan\u003cbr\u003eThe Sphinx\u003cbr\u003ePurple Lips\u003cbr\u003eProcession\u003cbr\u003eHenry Hudson\u003cbr\u003eAbschied\u003cbr\u003eKonig\u003cbr\u003eValley Of The Kings\u003cbr\u003eYou Forget To Answer\u003cbr\u003eThe End\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side\u003cbr\u003eFrozen Warnings\u003cbr\u003eDas Lied Der Deutschen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 7 With John Cale New York February 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1979, Nico collaborated with John Cale on what would become some of her most critically acclaimed work during sessions that resulted in several recordings. Cale, her former Velvet Underground bandmate, produced and arranged material for Nico during this period, bringing his distinctive musical sensibilities to her stark, haunting vocal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe End\u003cbr\u003eGenghis Khan\u003cbr\u003eProcession\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side\u003cbr\u003ePurple Lips\u003cbr\u003eNo One Is There\u003cbr\u003eHenry Hudson\u003cbr\u003eFemme Fatale\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eAbschied\u003cbr\u003eValley of the Kings\u003cbr\u003eThe Falconer\u003cbr\u003eFrozen Warnings\u003cbr\u003eDas Lied der Deutschen\u003cbr\u003eJanitor of Lunacy\u003cbr\u003eYou Forget to Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 8 With Tim Hardin \u0026amp; Lutz Ulrich Los Angeles • June 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 5, 1979, Nico performed at the Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles alongside Tim Hardin and Lutz Ulbrich. This concert featured a mix of Nico’s signature songs from her Velvet Underground days and solo career, as well as contributions from Tim Hardin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcession\u003cbr\u003ePurple Lips\u003cbr\u003eHenry Hudson\u003cbr\u003eFemme Fatale\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Keep It With Mine\u003cbr\u003eA Child’s Christmas In Wales\u003cbr\u003eMisty Roses\u003cbr\u003eBlack Sheep Boy\u003cbr\u003eValley Of The Kings\u003cbr\u003eThe End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 9 With The Blue Orchids Leicester January 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1982, Nico embarked on a significant collaboration with The Blue Orchids, a Manchester-based post-punk band formed by former members of The Fall, including Martin Bramah and Una Baines. The group toured with Nico, serving as both backing group and support act creating a unique fusion of Nico’s distinctive gothic sensibilities with The Blue Orchids’ angular post-punk sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeicester\u003cbr\u003eI’m Waiting for the Man\u003cbr\u003eSaeta\u003cbr\u003eAll Tomorrow’s Parties\u003cbr\u003eHeroes\u003cbr\u003e60-40\u003cbr\u003eFemme Fatale\u003cbr\u003eProcession\u003cbr\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side\u003cbr\u003eJanitor Of Lunacy\u003cbr\u003eSecret Side\u003cbr\u003eAri’s Song\u003cbr\u003eMy Only Child\u003cbr\u003eKoenig\u003cbr\u003eNo One Is There\u003cbr\u003eFrozen Warnings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 10 With The Faction New Zealand February 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNico performed a four-date tour of New Zealand with The Faction in February 1986, with concerts at His Majesty’s Theatre in Auckland (February 22), St James Theatre in Wellington (February 23), Carlton Hotel in Christchurch (February 24), and Dunedin (February 25) . 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