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Lou Reed / Velvet Underground

Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground helped redefine the possibilities of rock music, shaping generations of artists with their uncompromising sound and vision. This collection brings together rare portraits, live performances, and iconic photographs documenting Lou Reed’s career—from the Velvet Underground years through his influential solo work.

Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Cafe Royale, London, 1973 (2)

Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Cafe Royale, London, 1973 (2)TMPG·6150

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Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan together, photographed by Mick Rock. Unique vintage gelatin silver print.

Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan — Vintage PrintTMPG·0262

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Original contact sheet from Mick Rock’s Lou Reed Transformer session. Unique vintage gelatin silver print.

Lou Reed, Transformer Contact Sheet — Vintage PrintTMPG·3942

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Lou Reed photographed in London by Mick Rock during the Transformer period. Unique vintage gelatin silver print.

Lou Reed, London — Vintage PrintTMPG·1174

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Lou Reed, the Transformer album cover portrait, London, 1972, photographed by Mick Rock. Unique vintage gelatin silver print.

Lou Reed, Transformer Album Cover, London, 1972 — Vintage PrintTMPG·8406

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Lou Reed photographed by Charlyn Zlotnik.

Lou ReedTMPG·1750

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Original Vain Victory theatre poster for Jackie Curtis's 1971 production in New York City.

Original Vain Victory Theatre Poster, New York City, 1971TMPG·9206

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Lou Reed, New York City, 1977, photographed by Allan Tannenbaum.

Lou Reed, New York City, 1977TMPG·6310

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Andy Warhol, Walter Stedding, and Lou Reed, 1979. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.

Andy Warhol, Walter Stedding, and Lou Reed, 1979TMPG·5782

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Lou Reed, 1978. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.

Lou Reed, 1978TMPG·8726

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Sylvia, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, and Chris Stein, 1982. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.

Sylvia, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, and Chris Stein, 1982TMPG·9254

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Lou Reed at the Bottom Line, New York City, 1983, photographed by Bobby Grossman.

Lou Reed at the Bottom Line, New York City, 1983TMPG·9494

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Lou Reed performing with guitar, Boston, Massachusetts, 1981, photographed by Michael Grecco.

Lou Reed, Boston, Massachusetts, 1981, Performing With GuitarTMPG·4486

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Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Cafe Royale, London, 1973

Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Cafe Royale, London, 1973TMPG·4582

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Lou Reed, London, UK, 1975

Lou Reed, London, UK, 1975TMPG·0774

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Lou Reed smoking with his face resting in one hand in 1972. Photograph by Gijsbert Hanekroot.

Lou Reed Smoking, 1972TMPG·1174

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Andy Warhol and Lou Reed, New York City, 1978. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.

Andy Warhol and Lou Reed, New York City, 1978TMPG·5622

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Lou Reed, London, 1972 (1)

Lou Reed, London, 1972 (1)TMPG·5750

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