In October 1967, “Verve” label released “Chelsea Girl”, the debut Nico solo album. It was recorded April – May 1967, at “Mayfair Recording Studios” in Manhattan, and was produced by Tom Wilson. The album name is a reference to Andy Warhol’s 1966 movie “Chelsea Girls”, in which Nico starred.

Personnel:

• Christa “Nico” Päffgen– vocals
• Jackson Browne– electric guitar
• Lou Reed– electric guitar
• Sterling Morrison– electric guitar
• John Cale– viola, organ, guitar
• Val Valentin- director of engineering
• Gary Kellgren- recording, remix
• Larry Fallon– string and flute arrangements
• Paul Morrissey- photography

Track listing:

1. The Fairest of the Seasons – Jackson Browne, Gregory Copeland
2. These Days – Jackson Browne
3. Little Sister – John Cale, Lou Reed
4. Winter Song – John Cale
5. It Was a Pleasure Then – Lou Reed, John Cale, Christa Päffgen
6. Chelsea Girls – Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison
7. I’ll Keep It With Mine – Bob Dylan
8. Somewhere There’s a Feather – Jackson Browne
9. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – Lou Reed
10. Eulogy to Lenny Bruce – Tim Hardin