Lou Reed music Archive opens at The New York Public Library

With unreleased recordings, films and archival photography from the Velvet Underground frontman.

A Lou Reed Archive has opened at The New York Public Library, in its Performing Arts department.

The archive is divided into 8 series, or sections: Recordings, Office Files, Tours & Performances, Photographs, Writing, Art & Design, Press, and Personal Collection

It features approximately 3,600 audio recordings and 1,300 video recordings including unreleased material, 300 linear feet of paper records, electronic records, artwork, press clippings and photographs.

A limited edition Lou Reed library card is also available via NYPL, to commemorate the archive’s opening.

Head here for more info and visiting hours.

Written by

VF Team

Published on

March 18, 2019