Artist page · 04/07/2026
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7 vinyl records including rare original US pressings; iconic LPs from 1967–1970 still sought after by collectors.
Nico launched her solo career after contributing to The Velvet Underground's debut album in 1967. Her distinctive deep voice and harmonium helped shape albums that bridged rock, gothic, and avant-garde genres. Notable works include "Chelsea Girl" (1967), "The Marble Index" (1968), and "Desertshore" (1970). Several of her releases have multiple vinyl pressings, with original US presses commanding higher prices.
Her collaborations with producer and multi-instrumentalist John Cale were pivotal, with Cale producing four of her albums. Her work blends folk rock, baroque pop, and experimental sounds, and her vinyls retain strong collector interest today, with original pressings like the 1967 stereo LP "Chelsea Girl" on Verve Records priced above €100.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cleopatra · 2012
Visionary Communications · 1996
SPV Recordings · 1994
Anagram Records · 1994
Great Expectations · 1992
Restless Records · 1990
Dojo · 1987
Dojo · 1986
Beggars Banquet · 1985
Invisible Records · 1983
VU Records · 1983
ROIR · 1982
Aura · 1981
Island Records · 1974
Reprise Records · 1970
Elektra · 1968
Verve Records · 1967
Verve Records · 1967Playlist
The tracks that sum up Nico's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Nico’s debut solo album featuring folk rock and baroque pop influences, including songs written by Bob Dylan and Tim Hardin. One of the most sought-after originals on Verve.
Produced by John Cale, this album marks Nico's full artistic control with experimental baroque pop and psychedelic rock elements. An influential record for avant-garde vinyl collectors.
An experimental rock album with classical and avant-garde touches, featuring the harmonium. The 1970 Reprise Records original US pressing is highly valued by collectors.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Her harmonium became a defining instrument in her sound, contributing to a style that fused classical influence with experimental rock.— Artist Biography
The 1967 Verve Records stereo pressing of Chelsea Girl holds a want-to-have ratio of more than 6:1, indicating strong collector demand; one copy is currently listed at over €100.
John Cale produced four of Nico’s albums, encouraged her songwriting, supplied arrangements, and played several instruments, greatly shaping her avant-garde and experimental sound.
Nico performed at Reims Cathedral on December 13, 1974, accompanied by Tangerine Dream, drawing over 5,000 attendees to this unique live avant-garde event.
Her 1986 live concert in Tokyo was released on a limited edition clear grey/green vinyl, appealing to collectors of rare live recordings from her later career.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Nico was a German singer and model known for rock, avant-garde, and experimental music blending folk, gothic, and psychedelic elements.
Essentials include "Chelsea Girl" (1967), "The Marble Index" (1968), and "Desertshore" (1970), each offering unique blends of rock and experimental music.
Her albums are mainly available as LPs with stereo and mono pressings, some limited editions, and reissues on various labels.
Original US pressings from the late 1960s to early 1970s, especially "Chelsea Girl" and "The Marble Index," command higher prices due to collector scarcity.
Yes, the 1986 Tokyo concert was issued as a limited clear grey/green vinyl, showcasing her late career performances.
French vinyl collectors can find Nico’s albums including reissues and live recordings through specialty record shops and online platforms.
Her music blends accessible folk rock with more avant-garde compositions, offering varied entry points for newcomers to vinyl collecting.
With John Cale’s production and Nico’s harmonium, it presents an avant-garde rock style marked by sparse arrangements and a haunting atmosphere.
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