Written by: Alex Green
Lou Reed’s New York just got a lot bigger.
Like a lot bigger.
The former Velvet Underground frontman’s 1989 album is set to be reissued by Rhino this September in rather sprawling fashion.
Comprised of a full live reproduction of the album, never before heard studio material, a double-vinyl pressing, a DVD and a full live reproduction of the record, the set was produced by Laurie Anderson, Don Fleming, Jason Stern, Bill Ingot and the later Hal Willner.
The 3 CD/2LP/DVD set also comes with a 12 x 12 hardcover book filled with liner notes and essays.
The second disc in the collection features live versions from each track on the album. The versions were culled from The Lou Reed Archive.
The DVD features a full performance of New York which was filmed in the summer of 1989, at Theatre St. Denis in Montreal.
Lou Reed, New York: Deluxe Edition
Disc 1: Original Album (2020 Remaster)
1. “Romeo Had Juliette”
2. “Halloween Parade”
3. “Dirty Blvd.”
4. “Endless Cycle”
5. “There Is No Time”
6. “Last Great American Whale”
7. “Beginning Of A Great Adventure”
8. “Busload Of Faith”
9. “Sick Of You”
10. “Hold On”
11. “Good Evening Mr. Waldheim”
12. “Xmas In February”
13. “Strawman”
14. “Dime Store Mystery”
Disc 2: “New York” — Live
1. “Romeo Had Juliette” *
2. “Halloween Parade” *
3. “Dirty Blvd.” *
4. “Endless Cycle” *
5. “There Is No Time” *
6. “Last Great American Whale” *
7. “Beginning Of A Great Adventure” *
8. “Busload Of Faith” *
9. “Sick Of You” *
10. “Hold On” *
11. “Good Evening Mr. Waldheim” *
12. “Xmas In February” *
13. “Strawman” *
14. “Dime Store Mystery” *
Disc 3: Works In Progress/Singles/Encore
1. “Romeo Had Juliette” (7” Version)
2. “Dirty Blvd.” (Work Tape) *
3. “Dirty Blvd.” (Rough Mix) *
4. “Endless Cycle” (Work Tape) *
5. “Last Great American Whale” (Work Tape) *
6. “Beginning Of A Great Adventure” (Rough Mix) *
7. “Busload Of Faith” (Solo Version) *
8. “Sick Of You” (Work Tape) *
9. “Sick Of You” (Rough Mix) *
10. “Hold On” (Rough Mix) *
11. “Strawman” (Rough Mix) *
12. “The Room” (Non-LP Track)
13. “Sweet Jane” (Live Encore) *
14. “Walk On The Wild Side” (Live Encore) *
DVD
1. “Romeo Had Juliette”
2. “Halloween Parade”
3. “Dirty Blvd.”
4. “Endless Cycle”
5. “There Is No Time”
6. “Last Great American Whale”
7. “Beginning Of A Great Adventure”
8. “Busload Of Faith”
9. “Sick Of You”
10. “Hold On”
11. “Good Evening Mr. Waldheim”
12. “Xmas In February”
13. “Strawman”
14. “Dime Store Mystery”
Audio-Only Bonus
15. A Conversation with Lou Reed
Vinyl tracklisting
Side A
1. “Romeo Had Juliette”
2. “Halloween Parade”
3. “Dirty Blvd.”
4. “Endless Cycle”
Side B
1. “There Is No Time”
2. “Last Great American Whale”
3. “Beginning of a Great Adventure”
Side C
1. “Busload of Faith”
2. “Sick of You”
3. “Hold On”
4. “Good Evening Mr. Waldheim”
Side D
1. “Xmas In February”
2. “Strawman”
3. “Dime Store Mystery”
* Previously unreleased
