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16×20 in · 29.7 × 42 cmClassic single piece$46.99$27.99 ▾
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Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
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Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
Posters you'll actually want on your wall.
- Made to order & printed in the USA
- Heavyweight matte paper, true-to-cover color
- Tracked delivery on every order
- Framed or unframed, four inch sizes
- Original designs · not mass-printed stock
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
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How to hang & care for it
1 · Unbox & unroll
Lay the print flat for a few hours so it relaxes before you hang or frame it.
2 · Hang it
Framed prints arrive with hanging hardware ready to go. For unframed prints use a standard frame, clips or magnetic rails.
3 · Care
Keep it out of direct sunlight and dust the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth.
The short answer
What is the The Velvet Underground poster?
This poster is an art print of the album cover for The Velvet Underground's self-titled record, the instantly recognizable yellow banana drawn on a plain light field. It brings that clean, graphic artwork onto your wall in a format built for everyday display in a living room, bedroom, or record room.
The story behind the cover
A Banana That Holds the Room
The cover is built on restraint. A single yellow banana sits against a pale background, with the band name set in simple type and the design credited to Andy Warhol, which gives the image its pop art roots. Its bold color and open composition read clearly from across a room, so the image works as a calm focal point rather than a busy one.
The cover's playful invitation to peel the banana adds a mischievous mood that suits a wall full of music memorabilia. Hung above a turntable, a bookshelf, or a plain wall in a music fan's room, the yellow shape brightens the space and sits comfortably beside framed records, concert tickets, and other art.
Why this The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground print stands out
Why Fans Frame This Cover
For someone who has spent time with this record, the cover is more than a design. It is a shorthand for the band's raw, experimental spirit. Printing it as a poster lets that image live on the wall in a way a small sleeve cannot, turning a familiar object into a deliberate piece of décor. Choosing the print is a quiet way to show your taste.
- ✓Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper, so the yellow reads soft and even under room light.
- ✓Available unframed or framed, so you can keep it simple or match an existing wall setup.
- ✓Offered in four inch sizes, letting you choose a format that suits a small shelf space or a larger wall.
The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground poster, FAQ
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The Velvet Underground Banana Cover for Your Wall
This art print reproduces the yellow banana cover of The Velvet Underground's self-titled album for display in a home or music space. It suits fans who want the cover's pop art look on the wall as a daily reminder of the record.
- Faithful reproduction of the album cover artwork
- Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper
- Choose unframed or framed in four inch sizes
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All posters follow the ISO A series, so they fit any standard off-the-shelf frame. Printed edge to edge, with no white border.
| Size | Centimetres | Inches (US) | Millimetres (UK/AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7" | 210 × 297 mm |
| 16×20 in | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5" | 297 × 420 mm |
| 18×24 in | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4" | 420 × 594 mm |
| 24×36 in | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1" | 594 × 841 mm |
How each size reads on a wall
A2 and A1 work best above a sofa or a bed.
About our frames
Unframed
Ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame.
Black, aluminium
Anodised aluminium profile with a plexiglass front. Light, impact-resistant and it will not warp or yellow over the years.
Chrome, aluminium
Same aluminium build in a polished chrome finish, with plexiglass glazing for lightness and longevity.
Every frame ships assembled with the print already mounted, plus hanging hardware.