The Velvet Forum

...well, perhaps not in ALL the wrong places. But certainly not, as well, in all the RIGHT places.

I have undertaken a massive project in compiling Lou Reed's non-lp singles, b-sides and guest appearances over the past forty years. Some recordings have been easy to locate, found as bonus tracks on CDs. Others have been available as downloads through legitimate services such as Amazon, and still others through less legitimate services such as Rapid Share. And, of course, many I had already in my possession. Once completed, the compilation will be featured on at least six CDs; working title, Beyond Thought and Expression.

Here's what I have through 1989. (The balance I'll publish under a separate posting.)

Walk and Talk It [U.K. 7? single studio mix, 1972]
Wild Child [U.K. 7? single studio mix, 1972]
Hangin' 'Round [acoustic demo, 1972]
Perfect Day [acoustic demo, 1972]
Good Taste [outtake, Sally Can't Dance, 1973]
Sally Can't Dance [single version, 1973]
Leave Me Alone [alternate version, 1977]
Downtown Dirt [alternate version, 1977]
Crazy Feeling [alternate version, 1977]
Nowhere At All [outtake, Coney Island Baby, 1977]
She's My Best Friend [alternate version, 1977]
Coney Island Baby (alternate version, 1977]
Here Comes The Bride [Between Thought And Expression - The Lou Reed Anthology]
America (Star Spangled Banner) [Between Thought And Expression - The Lou Reed Anthology]
Aye Co'lorado [Genya Ravan: Urban Desire, 1978]
Little Sister [Get Crazy, 1983]
September Song (Kurt Weill/Maxwell Anderson) (4:17) From ?Lost In The Stars?. A Tribute To Kurt Weill, 1985
My Love Is Chemical [White Nights, 1985]
Hot Hips [Perfect, 1985]
Soul Man [Soul Man, 1986]
Voices Of Freedom [The Secret Policeman's Third Ball, 1987]
Something Happened [Permanent Record, 1988]

Here's what I still need in digital format:

Walk on the Wild Side [7" single edited version, 1972]
Satellite Of Love [7" single short version, 1972]
Charley's Girl (single version) [7" single, 1976]
Triumph [Rock & Rule, 1983, unreleased]
My Name Is Mok (alternate extended version) [Rock & Rule, 1983, unreleased]
My Red Joystick (remixed) [12" single, 1984]
The Original Wrapper (extended version) [12" single, 1986] - I have the vinyl version.
Video Violence (remix version) [12" single, 1986] - I have the vinyl version.
No Money Down (extended version) [12" single, 1986] - I have the vinyl version.
ENTIRE ALBUM [Nelson Slater: Wild Angel]
Innocent [Garland Jeffreys: Escape Artist, 1981]

I'd greatly appreciate any assistance with locating the above recordings. I've checked the interweb for these remaining songs and have come up empty. BTW The 1988-2011 song list is similarly onerous, and I'll have it out to y'all in a bit.

All the best....

Gene

There is also The Original Wrapper (Dub Version) from a 12" B-side of the same song, the promo and regular release had a different mix of tracks.

I can digitise from the vinyl if you like.
rob

I have first hand knowledge that Wild Angel by Nelson Slater is being reissued,
on Light in the Attic records, hopefully this summer. I have the vinyl but
my stand alone burner has long since burned...
Nelson has a new recording, Don't Cry this at Home, that should be out soon.

I don't know how "extended" the extended version of My Name Is Mok is, but here is a 3:32 version: http://www.divshare.com/download/14247336-e16

As I have said elsewhere, this is in my top-5 Lou tracks from the 80s.

Thank you to all and especially to kkq486x for the set of downloads. The set length keeps extending - I'll keep this board posted on my progress with this project. The first CD should be completed by week's end.

Kind regards to all....