Reed's glam-era breakthrough, produced by Bowie, home to 'Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Perfect Day'. Witty, seedy and tuneful. His most accessible record. Released in 1972, it's an early landmark for Lou Reed.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Lou Reed — where to go next
If you have Transformer, these are the Lou Reed records worth reaching for next.
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