Lou Reed (June 6, 1974) “Sweet Jane” / “Lady Day” – Single 7" YUG

In June 1974, Lou Reed released “Sweet Jane” as a 7" single in Yugoslavia, taken from his acclaimed live album Rock 'n' Roll Animal. Paired with “Lady Day”, this pressing captures the raw power of Reed’s live interpretations of his classic material.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Lou Reed

Label: RCA Victor

Date: June 6, 1974

Catalogue: SRCA-88759

Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Yugoslavia

Genre: Rock, Glam Rock

Style: Singer-Songwriter, Proto-Punk

A-Side: “Sweet Jane”

Written by: Lou Reed

Produced by: Steve Katz & Lou Reed

B-Side: “Lady Day”

Written by: Lou Reed

Produced by: Steve Katz & Lou Reed

TRACK LIST Yugoslavia 7" Commercial Single (SRCA-88759) A. Sweet Jane B. Lady Day

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• Commercial Release – SRCA-88759 (Orange RCA Victor label)

PERSONNEL

• Lou Reed – vocals, guitar

• Dick Wagner – guitar

• Steve Hunter – guitar

• Prakash John – bass

• Pentti Glan – drums

• With additional musicians

  
  

THE STORY

Both tracks on this single are taken from Lou Reed’s powerful 1974 live album Rock 'n' Roll Animal, which featured electrifying reworkings of his Velvet Underground-era songs along with new material. “Sweet Jane” in particular became one of the definitive live versions of the song.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Rock 'n' Roll Animal marked a commercial resurgence for Lou Reed. This Yugoslavian single is a regional variant from the European campaign promoting the album, featuring the striking red-and-black cover image of Reed in dramatic makeup and leather.

SOURCES

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