LP, Velvet Underground, "Loaded", Cotillion SD 9034, 1970, Stereo, "Sweet Jane"
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Velvet Underground
Loaded
Cotillion SD 9034
1970
Stereo
I bought this LP new in February 1974.
Cover - Shrink on. Reed sticker on shrink. No writing, no tears. Very little shelving/handling evidence.
Vinyl - Some rubs.
Sleeve - Clear plastic.
Matrix/Runout:
Side 1: ST.CTN - 702029 - A QB AT W
Side 2: ST.CTN. 702030 - A - 1 QB AT W
An excellent source for VU records is olivier.landemaine. Type in “Velvet Underground discography” in your search bar and it will be one of the results. On the page, click “USA LPs”, and scroll on down to “Loaded”.
It shows a close matrix # to mine and says “Original stock copy”, but no label picture. Also, like mine, it says “1841 Broadway” on the labels. This for the 1970 release.
Right below that is a mid-70s release with different matrix letters and “75 Rockfeller (sic) Plaza”
on the labels. Not like mine.
My labels have (ST-CTN-702029/30RI) under the song listings. Discogs says that indicates a 1972 pressing by PRC in Richmond, Indiana which also has “1841 Broadway”. But my matrix/runout etchings are as I’ve listed above. Note they are different from the printed labels. Discogs doesn’t show anything for the etchings in the runout area for this release.
In April 1972 Lou went solo with “Lou Reed”. The Lou Reed sticker here may be an indication that he was gaining fame, and the sticker would invite a closer look by prospective buyers. May be another indicator of a 1972 pressing.
Wikipedia says there is no silence between “Who Loves The Sun” and “Sweet Jane” on original copies. Later pressings insert a few seconds of silence. Mine follows the original pressing format. You gotta listen close, but “Who Loves…” quietly fades and “Sweet Jane” kicks in immediately. Whether “original copies” includes both 1970 and 1972 is anybody’s guess.
Although “Sweet Jane” and “Rock & Roll” made hits, there are many outstanding songs on this LP. “Head Held High” and “Train Round the Bend” feature Lou at his manic best.
Apparently Moe Tucker was pregnant at the time and, although credited, didn’t drum on this!
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