Vicious

~ Recording by Lou Reed

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • US1972-11-08
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)LSP-4807
1.2Vicious2:55Lou ReedSatellite of LoveLou ReedSingle
RCA VictorRCA 2318
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA VictorLSP 4807
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA InternationalINTS 5061, NL 13806
1.1Vicious2:55Lou ReedHistoria de la música rock - 27Lou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ECPL-3063
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND83 806
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)RCD 13806
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 83806
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 83806
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 83806
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PCD14807
1.9Vicious2:55Lou ReedRetro: Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-03-12
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD 90389
1.1Vicious2:57Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • JP1989-06-21
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)B20D-41005
1.2Vicious2:59Lou ReedPop ClassicsLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)PD 90318
1.9Vicious2:55Lou ReedRetroLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PL 80389
1.9Vicious2:55Lou ReedRetro: Best of Lou Reed (Distronics B)Lou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD 90389
1.4Vicious2:55Lou ReedWalk on the Wild Side / Satellite of LoveLou ReedSingle + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD49453
1.3Vicious2:54Lou ReedRediscover the 70’s (1968–81): You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet (24 Rock Greats)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 3211
1.6Vicious2:56Lou ReedBetween Thought and Expression: The Lou Reed AnthologyLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-04-14
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)2356-2-R
1.4Vicious2:56Lou ReedA RetrospectiveLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 13363 2, 74321-133632
1.11Vicious2:59Lou ReedSounds of the Seventies: FM Rock IVVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicOPCD-2691, SOD-29
1.1Vicious2:56Lou ReedWild ChildLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Zounds7559-60620-2, CD 27200514 B
1.9Vicious2:57Lou ReedHet Museum, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)7243 8399572
1.9Vicious2:54Lou ReedL'America del rock 07: L'avanguardia sbarca a New YorkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La RepubblicaAdR-07
1.9Vicious2:53Lou ReedThe Best of Lou Reed & The Velvet UndergroundLou Reed & The Velvet UndergroundAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-10-16
Global TelevisionRADMC21
1.3Vicious2:54Lou ReedEssential Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 - 24797-2
1.9Vicious2:53Lou ReedThe Best of Lou Reed & The Velvet UndergroundLou Reed & The Velvet UndergroundAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD21
18.5Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Ultimate Music CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products[none]
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 601812, PCD 10200
1.1Vicious2:55Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 66600-2
1.7Vicious2:59Lou ReedDifferent Times: Lou Reed in the 70sLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)66864-2
1.7Vicious2:55Lou ReedDifferent Times: Lou Reed in the 70sLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)07863 66864 2, 7863-66864-2
4.2Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Rock PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club486 987-2
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedTorhout Werchter 20: 1977–1996Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Belgium (not an imprint, don't use as release label)535.981-2
1.3Vicious2:55Lou ReedUltimate Rock, Volume ThreeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTR CD050
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
BMG Special Products44541-2
2.14Vicious2:55Lou ReedHet beste uit de top 100 allertijden: Editie ’98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Nederland B.V.)555 850-2
1.28Vicious2:55Lou ReedHet beste uit de top 100 allertijden: Editie ’98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
2.9Vicious2:56Lou ReedRadiofrecciaLigabueAlbum + Soundtrack
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548368582
1.9Vicious2:56Lou ReedRadiofrecciaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548 36859 2
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 601812
1.3Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Very Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1999-04-26
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Camden Deluxe74321 660462
1.10Vicious2:56Lou ReedLas 101 mejores canciones del planeta TierraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DRO EastWest (use only for releases with the “DRO East West” logo)9548379622
1.9Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Definitive CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Arista (American label owned by Sony Music Entertainment)07822-14610-2
1.3Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Very Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Camden Deluxe74321 660462
2.19Vicious2:54Lou ReedWas het nu 70 of 80 of 90?Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)7243 8478172
1.1Vicious3:00Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • JP2000-04-21
BMGファンハウスBVCM-35055
1.11Vicious2:57Lou ReedFM Rock: Album Classics of the '60s & '70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM186-13
1.3Vicious2:58Lou ReedMéér dan het beste van 1972–1986Lou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)74321
1.2Vicious2:56Lou ReedThe Wild SideLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321796002
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • XW2002-10-18
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • US2002-10-22
BMG Heritage07863 65132 2
1.9Vicious2:57Lou ReedLegendaryLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321946172
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
BMG Heritage, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 65132 2
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedNYC ManLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2003-06-03
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)82876 50131 2
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedNYC Man: The CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876 50564 2
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedNYC Man: The CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 98401 2
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedNYC Man: The CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), BMG Heritage82876 50564 2
1.3Vicious2:58Lou ReedPlatinum & Gold CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-01-13
BMG Heritage82876 57445 2
1.8Viscious2:56Lou ReedSuper 70’s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-05-24
Virgin TVVTDCD 614
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • XE2004-08-16
BMG Heritage82876 640842
1.1Vicious2:55Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
  • DE2004-10-18
RCA Victor, Speakers CornerLSP-4807
1.3Vicious2:57Lou ReedWild ChildLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products75517487582
1.9Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Best Album Tracks... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-05-09
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)00946 3 11258 2 9, VTDCD 714
1.6Vicious2:59Lou ReedWorld’s Best DadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)82876705322
2.2Vicious2:54Lou ReedPlanet 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-03-27
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9838789
2.10Vicious2:55Lou ReedWorlds Best Dad: Super Tracks for Super DadsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-06-05
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)82876855392
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformer (Remastered)Lou ReedAlbum
  • JP2006-08-23
BMG JapanBVCM-37726
1.14Vicious2:57Lou ReedGreatest Ever! Rock: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-09-18
Union Square MusicGTSTCD005
1.3Vicious2:58Lou ReedCollectionsLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)82876820392
2.10Vicious2:55Lou ReedWorld’s Best Dad: 40 Ultimate Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)828768553923
2.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedLou Reed / TransformerLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-01-02
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)88697146092
1.2Vicious2:57Lou ReedPlaylist: The Very Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-06-17
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697 25018 2
1.3Vicious2:58Lou ReedGreatest Hits: Steel Box CollectionLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2008-07-28
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008)88697304342
2.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedOriginal Album ClassicsLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697304732
4.10Vicious2:56Lou ReedThe Ultimate Collection: Rock - 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicULTIMBX005
1.4Vicious2:55Lou ReedPerfect DayLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009-03-30
Sony BMG Music UK
3.16Vicious2:57Lou ReedRock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-16
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)858400
1.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedTransformerLou ReedAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697546622
3.2Vicious2:57Lou ReedGold Greatest HitsLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)LC06667
3.2Vicious2:57Lou ReedGreastest HitsLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)LC06667
1.4Vicious2:57Lou ReedPerfect Day the Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
1.4Vicious2:57Lou ReedPerfect Day: The Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Camden Deluxe, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697495172
1.4Vicious2:55Lou ReedThe Best of Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)
2.15Vicious2:56Lou ReedEssential: One for the LadsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-05-10
  • GB2010-05-10
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697702012
2.15Vicious2:55Lou ReedEssential: One for the Lads (non CA, US, DE, AU, NZ)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music UK (~2002)
1.6Vicious2:55Lou ReedAlle 40 goed: GitaarheldenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2011-02-11
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 0941152 4
1.6Vicious2:55Lou ReedAlle 40 goed: GitaarheldenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2011-02-14
Parlophone Belgium
1.3Vicious2:57Lou ReedAll Time BestLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2011-08-26
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697933662
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedThe Essential Lou ReedLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-09-13
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697 92212 2
9.1Vicious2:59Lou ReedLa Discothèque idéale : American LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697904142
3.9Vicious2:55Lou ReedPure… Guitar Legends (non US)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2012-03-23
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
3.9Vicious2:57Lou ReedPure… Guitar LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-03-26
Sony Music Media
1.14Vicious2:55Lou ReedClassic Rock: Les Classiques de Marc Ysaye: 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-10-12
Parlophone Belgium
1.6Vicious2:55Lou Reed40 Hits Incontournables: Guitar HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Belgium50999 6029412 8
1.20Vicious2:56Lou Reed1000 klassiekers: De absolute top, vol. 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88765426122
Promotion
1.2Vicious2:55Lou ReedPlatinum & Gold Collection Limited Edition SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG HeritageHEMJ-62943-2
(unknown)
1.6Vicious2:56Lou ReedBetween Thought and Expression: The Lou Reed AnthologyLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)2356-4-R
1.12Vicious2:57Lou ReedNYC ManLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321 98401 2
1.5Vicious2:56Lou ReedClassic Rock MastersLou ReedAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Sonocord370320

Relationships

co-producer:David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
producer:David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
lead vocals:Lou Reed (in 1972-08)
bass arranger and strings arranger:Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
arranger:David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
Lou Reed
Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:BMG Music (in 1972)
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1972)
mixed at:Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/4A48NL57P16zSRaq3yoYry [info]
recording of:Vicious (in 1972-08)

Vicious

lyricist and composer:Lou Reed
publisher:BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Champs Élysées Nouv Société
Chappell S.A.
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Dunbar Music, Inc.
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd.
Spirit One Music
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)