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. Their best-placed record on our lists, and a genuine essential.
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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Berlin1973 · RockStart here
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Transformer1972 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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