Velvet Lined Shell is a mini-album by the British singer Toyah Willcox, released in 2003 by her independent label Vertical Species.

Three of the musicians on this album, Anthony Bishop, Tim Elsenburg and Alistair Hamer, are members of the experimental rock band Sweet Billy Pilgrim.

[4] The singer named the likes of Nick Cave, Garbage, Mogwai and Marilyn Manson amongst her newer influences.

[3][5] Three tracks on this album had first appeared on the 2002 EP Little Tears of Love, which was sold exclusively via Willcox's website, and strictly limited to 1000 signed copies.

[3] Velvet Lined Shell was included in the Toyah Solo CD box set in February 2020.