The Velvet Underground – Loaded (Atlantic 75 Clear Vinyl Reissue) [LP Vinyl]

The Velvet Underground – Loaded (Atlantic 75 Clear Vinyl Reissue) [LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (Limited Edition Clear Vinyl, Single Sleeve)
Label: Atlantic / Rhino / Cotillion
Catalogue Number: 603497 838257
Released: 27th January 2023 (EU Reissue of 1970 Original)
Genre: Rock / Art Rock / Proto-Punk / Psychedelic
Condition: New and Sealed

Description

Loaded is The Velvet Underground’s fourth studio album — a more radio-friendly pivot that still retains Lou Reed’s lyrical bite and the band’s underground spirit. This limited edition clear vinyl reissue, part of the Atlantic 75 campaign, is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, housed in a replica single sleeve, and remastered from the original production masters for enhanced clarity and warmth.

Originally intended to be “loaded with hits,” the album features some of the band’s most enduring tracks, including “Sweet Jane,” “Rock & Roll,” and “Oh! Sweet Nuthin’.” With Doug Yule taking a prominent role and Maureen Tucker absent due to maternity leave, the album marks a transitional moment — one that blends pop sensibility with poetic grit. The reissue includes the original artwork featuring the iconic red velvet smoke and is pressed by Optimal Media GmbH in Germany.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Who Loves The Sun – 2:50
A2. Sweet Jane – 3:55
A3. Rock & Roll – 4:47
A4. Cool It Down – 3:05
A5. New Age – 5:20

Side B
B1. Head Held High – 2:52
B2. Lonesome Cowboy Bill – 2:48
B3. I Found A Reason – 4:15
B4. Train Round The Bend – 3:20
B5. Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ – 7:23