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Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed (oxblood/gold)
'Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65' - In cooperation with Reed's widow and acclaimed artist Laurie Anderson and the Lou Reed Archive, the latest installment in the Lou Reed Archive Series is a compilation of pop songs penned by Reed during his mid-'60s stint as a staff songwriter for the long-defunct label Pickwick Records. The compilation features cult classics, rarities and previously unreleased material. Comes with a 20-page LP book featuring unseen photos and essays by Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group) and Richie Unterberger (renowned music journalist). A must-have for any Lou Reed and Velvet Underground afficiando! Pressed on oxblood vinyl for the first, and gold for the second record.