A bleak, theatrical song-cycle of addiction and despair. Harrowing and acclaimed. A cult masterpiece. The run's deeper cut — rewarding if you've worn out the earlier records.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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More from Lou Reed — where to go next
If you have Berlin, these are the Lou Reed records worth reaching for next.
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Berlin1973 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Transformer1972 · RockClassic
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