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Lou Reed Words & Music May 1965 - Deluxe Edition Vinyl Record
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The centerpiece of the inaugural Lou Reed Archive Series release is the Deluxe 45rpm Double LP Edition of Words & Music, May 1965. Housed inside are two 45rpm 12-inch LPs, pressed on HQ-audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) featuring the only vinyl release of "I'm Waiting for the Man" (May 1965 Alternate Version).
A bonus 7-inch, housed in its own unique die-cut picture sleeve and manufactured at Third Man Record Pressing includes the only vinyl release of six previously unreleased bonus tracks providing a never-before-seen glimpse into Reed's formative years, including early demos, a cover of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," and a doo-wop serenade recorded in 1958 when the legendary singer-songwriter was just sixteen years old.
An accompanying saddle-stitched, die-cut 28-page book features lyrics, archival photos, and liner notes. Also included is an archival reproduction of a rarely seen letter, written by Reed to his college professor and poet Delmore Schwartz, circa 1964. The set includes a CD containing the complete audio from the package, housed in a die-cut jacket.
Tracklist
Side A:
• I'm Waiting for the Man
• Men of Good Fortune
Side B:
• Heroin
• Too Late
• Buttercup Song
Side C:
• Walk Alone
• Buzz Buzz Buzz
• Pale Blue Eyes
Side D:
• Stockpile
• Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
• I'm Waiting for the Man (Alternate Version)
7" Vinyl
• Gee Whiz - 1958 Rehearsal
• Baby, Let Me Follow You Down - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Michael, Row the Boat Ashore - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Partial) - 1963/64 Home Recording
• W & X, Y, Z Blues - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Lou's 12-Bar Instrumental - 1963/64 Home Recording
CD
• I'm Waiting for the Man
• Men of Good Fortune
• Heroin
• Too Late
• Buttercup Song
• Walk Alone
• Buzz Buzz Buzz
• Pale Blue Eyes
• Stockpile
• Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
• I'm Waiting for the Man (Alternate Version)
• Gee Whiz - 1958 Rehearsal
• Baby, Let Me Follow You Down - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Michael, Row the Boat Ashore - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Partial) - 1963/64 Home Recording
• W & X, Y, Z Blues - 1963/64 Home Recording
• Lou's 12-Bar Instrumental - 1963/64 Home Recording
Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
