Nico + The Blue Orchids – Live and In Session 1982 (Limited Edition 12-Inch Album on Magenta Vinyl)

Documenting Nico’s European tour from 18 January to 28 March 1982, this album brings together eleven stunning live cuts.

Drawing on performances in London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Bologna, these raw, atmospheric performances feature Nico on vocals and harmonium. Nico is backed by Manchester post-punk band the Blue Orchids.

Featured, are essential solo cuts such as Janitor of Lunacy, No One Is There and Secret Side, three The Velvet Underground classics (Femme Fatale, All Tomorrow’s Parties and Waiting for My Man), plus covers of David Bowie’s “Heroes” and the Doors’ The End.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Janitor of Lunacy *
2. Vegas **
3. No One Is There ***
4. Abschied ****
5. Secret Side ***
6. Procession ****
7. Femme Fatale ****

Side Two

1. “Heroes” *****
2. All Tomorrow’s Parties ***
3. I’m Waiting for the Man *
4. The End ***

 

* Teatro Nuova Medica, Bologna, 28 March 1982

** Lantaren/Venster, Rotterdam, 7 March 1982

*** Saltlageret, Copenhagen, 14 February 1982

**** The Venue, London, 18 January 1982

***** Theater de Meervaart, Amsterdam, 6 March 1982

 

 

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album (Coloured Vinyl)

Label: Outsider

Catalogue No: OUTS046

Barcode: 7427255404477

Release Date: 18 Jul 2025