Lola Versus Powerman and the moneygoround
THE KINKS
350 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 1641906 |
| Excel File Row | 272 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:06:32 |
| Pressing Year | 1970 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | PYE |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | NSPL 18359 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | NSPL 18359A-1 *T B 1 ("Gatefold, UK 1st Press - light blue Pye Label""difetto label LIGHT puntinato bianco") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | NSPL 18359B-3 *T B 1 (" T= Tony Bridge mastering") |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
Interested in this record?
The catalogue is for browsing; sales are by direct contact only. Write to me mentioning the record and I will reply with availability and terms.
Story & Background
"Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround" is an album steeped in The Kinks' frustrations with the music industry, but its most famous track, "Lola", hides an interesting fact directly related to its recording and broadcast. The song's original lyrics contained the line "where you drink champagne and it tastes just like Coca-Cola". However, at the time, the BBC had a strict policy against indirect advertising in broadcast musical tracks. To overcome this problem and allow the single to be aired, Ray Davies was forced to return to the studio and re-record the line, replacing "Coca-Cola" with the more generic "cherry cola". This small change was crucial to ensure the song's radio success, which became one of the band's biggest hits after years of relative commercial silence, helping to relaunch their international career in 1970.
Image Gallery
Official Tracklist
- A1 - The Contenders (2:53)
- A2 - Strangers (3:17)
- A3 - Denmark Street (2:00)
- A4 - Get Back In Line (3:01)
- A5 - Lola (3:56)
- A6 - Top Of The Pops (3:38)
- A7 - The Moneygoround (1:43)
- B1 - This Time Tomorrow (3:20)
- B2 - A Long Way From Home (2:25)
- B3 - Rats (2:36)
- B4 - Apeman (3:51)
- B5 - Powerman (4:15)
- B6 - Got To Be Free (2:57)
Audio / Video Preview