In February 1985, “Verve” label released “VU”, an  outtakes  compilation album  by The Velvet Underground. It was recorded 1968 – 1969 in New York City, and was produced by John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Lou Reed and Maureen Tucker. The album is selection from the 1969 tracks and two previously unreleased John Cale-era songs—”Temptation Inside Your Heart” and “Stephanie Says”.

Personnel:

• Lou Reed– vocals, guitar
• John Cale– viola, celesta, bass guitar, backing vocals
• Sterling Morrison– guitar, backing vocals
• Maureen Tucker– vocals, percussion
• Doug Yule– lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, piano, lead guitar
• Gary Kellgren– engineer
• C. Convertino – engineer
• Bill Levenson – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Reed except where noted.

1. I Can’t Stand It
2. Stephanie Says
3. She’s My Best Friend
4. Lisa Says
5. Ocean
6. Foggy Notion – Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, Doug Yule, Maureen Tucker, Hy Weiss
7. Temptation Inside Your Heart
8. One of These Days
9. Andy’s Chest
10. I’m Sticking With You