Apple Venus Volume 1 is the 13th studio album by the English rock band XTC, released in February 1999. It was the first on the band's own Idea Records label through Cooking Vinyl and distributed in the United States by TVT Records. The album relies heavily on strings, acoustic guitars and keyboards, expanding upon the more orchestral approach developed on the group's previous LP "Nonsuch" (1992). "Apple Venus Volume 1" was met with critical acclaim and moderate sales, peaking at number 42 on the UK Albums Chart and number 106 on the US "Billboard" 200.