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The Velvet Underground – Loaded vinyl cover

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The Velvet Underground – Loaded (New Vinyl LP)

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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 Velvet Underground - Loaded
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1970, Rock and Roll, Proto-Punk, New York, New York
UPC: 081227961350
Condition: New/Sealed | Members: Lou R (42' - 13'), Sterling M (42' - 95'), Maureen T (44' - ), Doug Y (47' - ) | Producer: Geoff Haslam, Shel Kagan, The Velvet Underground
Cultural Facts:

  1. The Title Was a Label's Challenge: Atlantic asked the band for an album 'loaded with hits.' The word also carried a second meaning, as in being high, and the group made a deliberate push for radio play.
  2. Reed Left Before It Came Out: Lou Reed quit on August 23, 1970, three months before the November release. He later objected to the mix, including the removal of the 'heavenly wine and roses' section from 'Sweet Jane.'
  3. Doug Yule Stepped Into a Bigger Role: With Cale already gone, multi-instrumentalist Doug Yule became central to the sessions as the band aimed for straighter rock and roll songs such as 'Sweet Jane' and 'Rock & Roll.'

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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