However, when reissued in 1985 it peaked at number 197 in the Billboard chart. One year later, Loaded was released by Atlantic Records, the first time by a major label. Compared with VU first releases, Loaded was produced for the mainstream, without thematizing sex and drugs.
Despite peaking at number 197 in 1985, the reissue of Loaded appeared under Atlantic Records as its first release with a major label. Compared to VU's earlier works, Loaded was produced for a broader audience without focusing on themes of sex and drugs.