Lou Reed - Transformer (1972 US First Pressing / RCA Orange Label / Low Lacquer)
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The Holy Grail of Glam: 1972 US Transformer First Pressing (RCA Orange Label / Low Lacquer Cuts)
This is the ultimate copy for the discerning Lou Reed collector and serious audiophile. Forget thin, tinny reissues—this is the genuine, raw, and spectacular sound of Transformer as it was meant to be heard: straight from the earliest tape generations.
Why This Copy Is Special:True U.S. First Pressing (1972): This is an authentic, true-to-era U.S. first pressing on RCA's classic orange label. Manufactured at the highly respected RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana, this is an authentic piece of rock history highly sought after by collectors.Supreme Sonic Quality: The record was mastered from extremely early, single-digit lacquer cuts (Side 1: 5S / Side 2: 6S). This ensures a spectacular, punchy mid-range presentation. It perfectly captures the deep warmth of Herbie Flowers' legendary twin basslines on "Walk on the Wild Side" without the high-frequency roll-off often found on later reissues.The Bowie/Ronson Masterpiece: Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, this 1972 album revitalized Reed's career post-Velvet Underground, delivering the iconic Stereo mixes of "Walk on the Wild Side," "Perfect Day," and "Satellite of Love".Dynaflex Vinyl: Pressed on the standard-weight, flexible "Dynaflex" vinyl common to the era.Technical Details for the Collector:Dead Wax Codes: Your chance to own a pressing with a unique factory anomaly on Side 2.Side 1: BPRS 7038 5S (5th lacquer iteration).Side 2: BPRS 7038 6S (6th lacquer iteration). Note the factory plate error: the tracking number 7038 was accidentally reused for Side 2, a frequent occurrence at the Indianapolis plant during rush production.Condition:Record: NM / M- (Near Mint / Mint Minus).Sleeve: VG+ / E (Very Good Plus / Excellent).
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