Tracklist
| A1 | Vicious | |
| A2 | Andy's Chest | |
| A3 | Perfect Day | |
| A4 | Hangin' Round | |
| A5 | Walk On The Wild Side | |
| B1 | Make Up | |
| B2 | Satellite Of Love | |
| B3 | Wagon Wheel | |
| B4 | New York Telephone Conversation | |
| B5 | I'm So Free | |
| B6 | Goodnight Ladies |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
- Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK
- Printed By – Clout & Baker Ltd.
- Published By – Warlock Music
- Mixed At – Trident Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Song Arrangements] – Mick Ronson
- Arranged By [String And Bass] – Mick Ronson
- Art Direction, Design – Ernst Thormahlen*
- Backing Vocals – The Thunder Thighs*
- Bass Guitar – Klaus Voorman*
- Double Bass [String Bass] – Herbie Flowers
- Drums – Ritchie Dharma
- Guitar – Mick Ronson
- Management – Fred Heller Management Enterprises
- Mastered By [Tape Mastering] – Arun Chakraverty
- Mixed By – Mike Stone
- Photography By [Black And White] – Mick Rock
- Photography By [Color] – Karl Stoeker*
- Producer – Mick Ronson
- Written-By – Lou Reed
Notes
- Matte sleeve - not laminated
- 'Printed in Englana by Clout & Baker Ltd.' on rear cover instead of 'Printed in England by Clout & Baker Ltd.'
- Similar to Lou Reed - Transformer, but different pressing with different pressing rings on labels
Orange RCA Victor label with cat# LSP 4807
On rear cover:
RCA label with cat# LSP-4807
Runout variants:
- Var. 2 Side A: 4T or 4J is not clear readable and might be interpreted different
- Var. 2, 3 and 4 do not have any stamped runouts on side A
Mixed at Trident Studios, London, England.
- 'Printed in Englana by Clout & Baker Ltd.' on rear cover instead of 'Printed in England by Clout & Baker Ltd.'
- Similar to Lou Reed - Transformer, but different pressing with different pressing rings on labels
Orange RCA Victor label with cat# LSP 4807
On rear cover:
RCA label with cat# LSP-4807
Runout variants:
- Var. 2 Side A: 4T or 4J is not clear readable and might be interpreted different
- Var. 2, 3 and 4 do not have any stamped runouts on side A
Mixed at Trident Studios, London, England.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Face label side A): BPRS-7038
- Matrix / Runout (Face label side B): BPRS-7039
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Runout side A stamped, A1 /AA B etched): BPRS 7038 1E A1 /AA B
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Runout side B stamped, A1 AX etched): BPRS 7039 1E A1 AX
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A4T
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Runout side B stamped, BPRS 7039-1E A4AAAC etched): BPRS 7039 1E. BPRS 7039-1E A4AAAC
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A 3 A K
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3: Runout side B stamped, BPRS 7039-1E A 7 A A C etched): BPRS 7039 1 E 7039-1E A 7 A A C
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A3C
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4: Runout side B stamped): BPRS 7039 1E A8G
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A 3 A P
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6: Runout side B stamped BPRS 7039 1E A 7 A A G etched): BPRS 7039 1E BPRS 7039 1E A 7 A A G
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A4Q
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7: Runout side B stamped, BRPS 7039-1E A7 AAJ etched): BPRS 7039 1E BRPS 7039-1E A7 AAJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 8: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-1E A I AAAJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 8: Runout side B stamped, BPRS 7039 1 E A I AAP etched): BPRS 7039 1 E A I AAP
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 9: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A3X LSP 4807
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 9: Runout side B stamped / etched): BPRS 7039 1E A9G
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 10: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A3V
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 10: Runout side B stamped, A9G etched): BPRS 7039 1E A9G
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 11: Runout side A stamped, A1 AA D etched): BPRS 7038 1E A1 AA D
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 Runout side B stamped AIAZ etched): BPRS 7039 1E AIAZ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 12: Runout Side A Stamped, A1AX Etched): BPRS 7038 1E A1AX
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 12: Runout Side B Stamped, A1AV Etched): BPRS 7038 1E A1AV
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 13: Runout side A etched): BPRS 7038-2E A2A
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 13: Runout side B stamped, BRPS 7039-1E A7AAS etched): BPRS 7039 1E BRPS 7039-1E A7AAS
Other Versions (5 of 288)
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| Transformer (LP, Album, Stereo, Hollywood Pressing) | RCA Victor | LSP-4807 | US | 1972 | |||
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Transformer (8-Track Cartridge, Album) | RCA Victor | P8S-2095 | US | 1972 | ||
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Transformer (LP, Album) | RCA Victor | LSP 4807 | New Zealand | 1972 | ||
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Transformer (LP, Album, Dynaflex) | RCA Victor | LSP-4807 | Canada | 1972 |
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Reviews
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I have US original, Speakers Corner, Kevin Gray, US Best Buy and if I had to keep one this is it. Best balance, nice sweetness. That said it's not a jaw dropping difference.
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Edited 2 years agoThis is the version to own! I’ve heard great things about the speakers corner version, but the U.K. first pressing just bursts right out of your speakers. Great instrument separation and detail, with balanced and natural bass frequencies. Considering you can acquire one for around £30, I wouldn’t even be tempted to purchase the SC edition. -
My version has the runout
Matrix / Runout Runout side A etched: BPRS 7038-2E A 3 A P
Matrix / Runout Runout side B stamped BPRS 7039 1E etched: BPRS 7039 1E A 7 A A H
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The first UK pressing of this 1972 LP was issued in a stunning laminated sleeve by Clout & Baker.Upon its initial release,the album sold only in very small numbers..It was only when when 'Walk On The Wild Side' was released as a single that the album began to take off..Post-'Wild Side' UK LPs were issued in a matte finish sleeve,not the original & more expensive to produce, 1st press laminated version-making the original 'Transformer' sleeve one of the more difficult albums to track down today.
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