A floral‑backed punch of early‑’70s rock marketing — Lou Reed’s “Vicious” presented with equal parts sweetness and sting.

A witty, fast‑moving snapshot of the week’s new 7" releases, showcasing Chris Welch’s playful critical voice and the eclectic soundscape of early‑1973 pop.

A sharply paired UK single from Reed’s Transformer era, uniting the bite of “Vicious” with the soaring emotion of “Satellite of Love,” shaped by Bowie and Ronson’s signature production.

One bassline to rule them all – Lou takes the wild side mainstream! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2303), Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side” was the lead single from Transformer. Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side” was the lead single from Transformer . Backed with “Perfect Day,” this Bowie/Ronson-produced velvet underground classic — with its iconic “colored girls” backing and Herbie Flowers’ double-tracked bass

Lou Reed’s "Walk and Talk It"  backed with "Wild Child" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2251) on August 4, 1972. Both tracks were taken from Lou Reed's self titled debut solo album. Album Overview: Lou Reed was recorded at Morgan Studios in London between December 1971 and January 1972, produced by Richard Robinson and Lou Reed. It featured session musicians, including Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman from the progressive rock b