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The Cars – The Cars

USED VINYL

The Cars – The Cars

$35.00

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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: The Cars – The Cars
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1978, Rock, New Wave, Boston, Massachusetts
Matrix #: 6E-135
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks great, a few very light marks

Cultural Facts:

  1. Band Drama: Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr shared vocal spotlight but clashed quietly over leadership and image, creating long-term internal tension.
  2. Personal Struggle: Orr battled alcoholism for years and was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2000, passing months after going public.
  3. Studio Lore: Producer Roy Thomas Baker, fresh off Queen, layered meticulous overdubs, frustrating the band but locking in their tight, controlled sound.

10/2/25 KG 2/23/2026 CC

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)

These are real Google reviews of the San Clemente shop. Leave us a review on Google.

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