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Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side - The Best Of Lou Reed (used)

Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side - The Best Of Lou Reed (used)

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Walk on the Wild Side: The Best of Lou Reed" is a greatest hits compilation album by the American rock musician Lou Reed. It was released by RCA Records after his first contract with them ended in 1976. 
Key Information:
  • Release Date: April 1977
  • Genre: Rock
  • Significance: This is Lou Reed's first greatest hits compilation.
  • Tracklist: The album includes popular Lou Reed songs like "Satellite of Love," "Perfect Day," "Sweet Jane," and of course, "Walk on the Wild Side."
    • Some sources list additional tracks, such as "Coney Island Baby," "Vicious," "Make Up," "Caroline Says II," "Street Hassle," "Berlin," "Goodnight Ladies," "Romeo Had Juliette," and "Men of Good Fortune."
    • Note that the live version of "Sweet Jane" is included from the album Rock 'n' Roll Animal.
  • Album Cover: The album cover features photos of Lou Reed and his then-girlfriend Rachel Humphreys by Mick Rock.
  • Availability:
    • Originally released on vinyl LP and cassette in 1977.
    • Issued on compact disc on October 25, 1990.
    • Available on various platforms including Amazon.com and eBay.
  • Critical Reception: AllMusic describes it as an excellent introduction to Lou Reed's music. Some reviews on Discogs praise the vinyl pressing quality. However, some critics found the song selection to be inconsistent. 
Walk on the Wild Side (The Song):
  • The album's title track, "Walk on the Wild Side," is a famous song from Lou Reed's 1972 album Transformer.
  • It is known for its lyrics about individuals associated with Andy Warhol's Factory in New York City, and its exploration of themes that were considered taboo at the time.
  • The song became Lou Reed's biggest hit and signature song. 
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