Compilation of Lou Reed’s pre-Velvet Underground work with Pickwick Records coming this fall

Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65 features music Reed wrote during his tenure as an in-house songwriter for Pickwick Records, where he also occasionally sang and played guitar. According to the compilation's description, it "offers a fascinating early glimpse at his ever-evolving and truly limitless artistry."

All formats are available for preorder now.