Lou Reed – Street Hassle (LP, Album, Santa Maria Pressing, 1978, Arista AB 4169)

Why This Record Matters
Street Hassle is Lou Reed’s 1978 Arista album, built around its 11-minute, three-part title suite. The release notes describe it as a stereo binaural recording, combining live recordings from West Germany with studio recordings made in New York City.

Collector Note
This is the US Santa Maria pressing on Arista, catalog AB 4169. The runouts carry Sterling stamps; Ted Jensen is credited with mastering.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Arista – AB 4169
Country: US
Released: February 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Art Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 1S AB-4169-RE1-SA 1B A5 STERLING
Side B: 1S AB-4169-SB-RE2-1C A7 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Gimmie Some Good Times 3:15
A2 Dirt 4:58
A3 Street Hassle 11:00
A3a Waltzing Matilda 3:00
A3b Street Hassle 2:10
A3c Slipaway 2:10
Side B
B1 I Wanna Be Black 2:52
B2 Real Good Time Together 3:19
B3 Shooting Star 3:09
B4 Leave Me Alone 4:44
B5 Wait 3:14

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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