Release History
Early copies of the album were released on MGM, but re-issue versions are on Verve.
The first U.S. version contained the Lou Reed "Closet Mix," although the track times listed on the first U.S. issue more closely match the Valentin mix. This may indicate that the Reed mix was issued by mistake or that it was substituted after the covers were printed. The original U.K. release used the Valentin mix.
All CD versions, as well as the 1985 vinyl re-issue, are copies of the Valentin mix. Other LP re-issues vary but most also use the Valentin Mix. The "Closet Mix" is available on disc four of the 1995 CD box set Peel Slowly and See.
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Blender | |
| Robert Christgau | A |
| Rolling Stone | (positive) |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
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