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R.E.M. – Automatic for the People vinyl cover

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R.E.M. – Automatic for the People

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  • 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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  • Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years

The record


Title: R.E.M. - Automatic for the People
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1992, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Athens, Georgia
UPC: 888072029835
Condition: New/Sealed - 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition | Members: Michael S (60' - ), Peter B (56' - ), Mike M (58' - ), Bill B (58' - ) | Producer: Scott Litt, R.E.M.
Cultural Facts:

  1. Named After a Local Restaurant Motto: The title comes from the slogan of Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods, an Athens, Georgia eatery. The band borrowed the phrase even though the cover photo has nothing to do with the restaurant.
  2. The Cover Star Came From a Miami Motel: The front photograph is a 1960s 'Sputnik' star from the sign at the Sinbad Motel near Criteria Studios in Miami, where much of the album was recorded. The record was almost titled Star.
  3. John Paul Jones Wrote the String Parts: Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones arranged the album's strings. Despite hitting No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 1 in the U.K., R.E.M. did not tour behind the record.

What collectors say

4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews

  • ★★★★★

    This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.

    — Collin, Google, 5 stars (April 2019)

  • ★★★★★

    Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).

    — Jeff, Google, 5 stars (December 2024)

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