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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: The Doors – Strange DaysYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1967, Psych/ blues RockMatrix #: EKS-74014Condition: EX+ Cultural Facts: Legal Trouble: Morrison’s arrests and court battles turned shows into policing events—vice squads, shutdown threats, constant pressure. Band Drama: The power split was real: Morrison as lightning rod while the others fought to be seen as a working band, not a cult. Media Narrative: They w...
$27.00
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: The Beatles – The Beatles (White Album)Year/Genre/City: 1968, Beatles, London, UKMatrix #: SWBO-101Condition: EX Cultural Facts: Band Fracture: Sessions often ran like four solo projects sharing a studio—cliques, separate rooms, and constant tension over who controlled what. Studio Incident: Ringo quit mid-sessions and had to be coaxed back; the “welcome home” flower-covered drum kit became its own piece o...
$31.98
Buddy Holly – A Rock & Roll Collection
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Buddy Holly – A Rock And Roll CollectionYear/Genre/City: 1979, Rock and Roll / Rockabilly, Lubbock, TXMatrix #: MCA 2-4009Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: Notable Myths: Holly’s death froze his image in time, creating a parallel legacy where influence grew long after the work had ended. Scene Ecology: Lubbock’s isolated radio and dance-hall circuit pushed Holly to blend country, R&B, and pop witho...
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Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Dire Straits – Brothers in ArmsYear/Genre: 1985, classic RockMatrix #: 1-25264Condition: Near Mint (flawless, plays excellent, so clean) Cultural Facts: Recorded at AIR Studios in Montserrat, it was among the first fully digital rock albums, showcasing early use of the Sony 24-track system. “Money for Nothing” became an MTV anthem, popularizing both the music video format and digital production sound. T...
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Blue Öyster Cult – Agents Of Fortune
Title: Blue Öyster Cult – Agents Of FortuneYear/Genre/City: 1976, Hard Rock, Long Island, NYMatri...
Title: Blue Öyster Cult – Agents Of FortuneYear/Genre/City: 1976, Hard Rock, Long Island, NYMatrix #: PC 34164Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Came out of Long Island’s club-to-arena pipeline, but with an art-school/critic-friendly angle that set them apart from bar-band hard rock. Media Narrative: Managed by Sandy Pearlman, who framed BÖC like a “myth system” with symbols, slogans, and lore—fans treated it like a puzzle. Band Drama: The secretive lyrics/credits fed “who wr...
$34.98
Title: AC/DC – Back in BlackYear/Genre: 1980, Hard RockCondition:New Cultural Facts: Written as...
Title: AC/DC – Back in BlackYear/Genre: 1980, Hard RockCondition:New Cultural Facts: Written as a tribute to late singer Bon Scott, with Brian Johnson joining the band only weeks before recording. Recorded in the Bahamas during a stormy season—power outages repeatedly shut down sessions. Its all-black cover was a deliberate sign of mourning, despite the label worrying it would hurt sales. Price Suggestions:NM: $32–$42VG+: $22–$30VG: $16–$22G: $10–$1411/15/25 – LM ...
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Jerry Garcia – Comin' Up For Air (2xLP Color)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Jerry Garcia – Comin' Up For AirYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1985, Rock, Jam Band, San Francisco, CACondition: New Cultural Facts: Legal Trouble: In 1985 he was arrested in Golden Gate Park on cocaine/heroin possession—an early public flashpoint of his addiction. Scene Ecology: The Dead’s taping-friendly culture built a massive fan archive; “soundboard” live titles exist because trading was normalized. Med...
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Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits (1st Press W/ POSTER!)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Cat Stevens – Greatest HitsYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1975, Folk, Singer-SongwriterMatrix #: SP 4519Condition: EX Cultural Facts: London songwriter shaped by ’60s pop industry pressures and a serious illness that reset his relationship to fame and purpose. Early-’70s singer-songwriter culture: confessional writing and private spirituality moving into public life through radio and living rooms. His work sits i...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: David Bowie – Aladdin Sane Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1973 / Rock / Glam Rock / London Matrix #: LSP 4852 Condition: EX (Excellent condition) Cultural Facts: Studio Lore Written while Bowie was traveling between the UK and U.S., the album reflects his fascination with America’s mix of glamour, violence, and cultural excess. Political Science The “Aladdin Sane” persona has often been read as a crack...
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Mardi Gras (1st...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Creedence Clearwater Revival – Mardi GrasYear/Genre/Sub-Genre: 1972, Rock, Roots RockMatrix #: 9404Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: Bay Area band (El Cerrito) built on a working-class NorCal circuit, writing America as seen from highways, diners, and factory towns. Recorded as the group’s internal power struggle peaked—an end-stage document of a band splitting into factions in real time. Arrived in post-’60...
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Jefferson Airplane – Crown Of Creation
Title: The Jefferson Airplane – Crown of CreationYear/Genre: 1968, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: LSP ...
Title: The Jefferson Airplane – Crown of CreationYear/Genre: 1968, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: LSP 4058 (1st PRESS)Condition: VG+Description: Released in 1968, Crown of Creation reflected Jefferson Airplane’s role as one of San Francisco’s leading psychedelic bands. Recorded during a year defined by political unrest and cultural upheaval, the album blended folk-rock roots with experimental textures shaped by the countercultural movement. Its release positioned the group as both commentators on ...
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Title: Jefferson Airplane – Long John SilverYear/Genre: 1972, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: FTR 1007C...
Title: Jefferson Airplane – Long John SilverYear/Genre: 1972, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: FTR 1007Condition: VG+++ very nice condition Cultural Facts: The band’s final studio album before splintering into Jefferson Starship and Hot Tuna.2. The original LP came in a foldable box with artwork resembling a cigar humidor—controversial for hiding a stash compartment.3. Recorded amid heavy internal conflicts, it reflected the collapse of San Francisco’s psychedelic era. Price Suggestions: NM: $20–$24...
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The Moody Blues – In Search Of The Lost Chord S...
Title: The Moody Blues – In Search of the Lost ChordYear/Genre: 1968, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: D...
Title: The Moody Blues – In Search of the Lost ChordYear/Genre: 1968, Psychedelic RockMatrix #: DES 18017Condition: VG+ Cultural Facts: The band played over 30 instruments themselves after deciding not to use the London Festival Orchestra again. “Legend of a Mind” fueled the Timothy Leary craze, leading fans to chant his name at live shows. The album became associated with the late-’60s fascination with meditation, mysticism, and altered states. Price Suggestions:NM: $28–$36VG+: $20–$...
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The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man
Title: The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine ManYear/Genre: 1965, Folk RockMatrix #: CS 9172Condition: VG++ ...
Title: The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine ManYear/Genre: 1965, Folk RockMatrix #: CS 9172Condition: VG++ (very clean; high-end VG+ with minimal wear) Cultural Facts: Debut LP, released June 21, 1965 on Columbia after the group’s 1964 signing. Combines Bob Dylan songs with Gene Clark originals, steering mid-’60s folk audiences toward rock LPs. For the single session, producer Terry Melcher hired Wrecking Crew players; only McGuinn plays from the band. Framed as an early U.S. folk-rock landmark...
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The Rolling Stones – Between The Buttons
Title: The Rolling Stones – Between The ButtonsYear/Genre: 1967, Classic RockMatrix #: LL. 3499 M...
Title: The Rolling Stones – Between The ButtonsYear/Genre: 1967, Classic RockMatrix #: LL. 3499 Mono Condition: VG+ has some visible wear, light static that can be heard in song transitions. Cultural Facts: Recorded at Olympic Studios in London and released in early 1967, marking the Stones’ last album fully rooted in British pop before turning harder and darker. Brian Jones played organ, marimba, and kazoo, reflecting his growing role as a multi-instrumentalist. U.S. and U.K. versions...
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Title: Bob Dylan – Planet WavesYear/Genre: 1974, Folk RockMatrix #: 7E-1003Condition: VG+ (vinyl ...
Title: Bob Dylan – Planet WavesYear/Genre: 1974, Folk RockMatrix #: 7E-1003Condition: VG+ (vinyl is spotless, plays great)Cultural Facts: Dylan reunited with The Band for this album, marking their first studio collaboration since the late ’60s. Recorded quickly in upstate New York, its rawness contrasted with his earlier polished studio work. Released just ahead of the 1974 Dylan–The Band tour, one of the first arena-scale rock tours in the U.S.Price Suggestions:NM: $40–$50VG+: $28–$35V...
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Neil Young With Crazy Horse – Everybody Knows T...
Title: Neil Young With Crazy Horse – Everybody Knows This Is NowhereYear/Genre: 1969, Classic Roc...
Title: Neil Young With Crazy Horse – Everybody Knows This Is NowhereYear/Genre: 1969, Classic RockMatrix #: RS 6349 (Gatefold)Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: Recorded in just two weeks, it marked Neil Young’s first collaboration with Crazy Horse, forming his signature live sound. Guitarist Danny Whitten’s raw tone and phrasing became central to Young’s approach before his untimely death in 1972. The album’s sprawling improvisations and minimal overdubs rejected AM radio standards, refle...
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Title: Rare Earth – EcologyYear/Genre: 1970, Rock/Funk RockMatrix #: RS 514Condition: VG LP is pr...
Title: Rare Earth – EcologyYear/Genre: 1970, Rock/Funk RockMatrix #: RS 514Condition: VG LP is pretty good but the cover has some marker on it.Description: Released in 1970 on Rare Earth Records, Ecology was the band’s second album and includes their extended version of “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” which became a Top 10 hit. As one of the first successful white rock groups signed to Motown’s Rare Earth imprint, the band blended hard rock with funk-inspired grooves, helping expand the label’s re...
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Title: The Who – QuadropheniaYear/Genre: 1973, SoundtrackMatrix #: MCA 2-10004Condition: VG++ Cul...
Title: The Who – QuadropheniaYear/Genre: 1973, SoundtrackMatrix #: MCA 2-10004Condition: VG++ Cultural Facts: Pete Townshend based the story on real Mod culture—fights on Brighton Beach, scooter gangs, and the confusion of growing up in early-’60s England. The band hauled a portable synthesizer rig on tour for the album’s effects, causing constant technical breakdowns. The LP’s thick booklet became a prized collectible because early fans tore pages out to hang on bedroom walls. Price ...
$40.00