Sold Date: April 5, 2022
Start Date: April 2, 2022
Final Price: $40.99 (USD)
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The Doors Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP - Elektra EKS-74007 VG/VG+ First Pressing (1967) with Light My Fire, The End, Soul Kitchen, Crystal Ship
Condition: VG Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Cover is in very good shape with only mild wear. Includes original vintage Elektra inner sleeve, which has a little writing on one side.
Label Runout Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side 1: etched: EKS - 74007A-1A (CRP) Matrix / Runout (Side 2: etched: EKS - 74007B-1A (CRP)
The Doors is the eponymous debut studio album of the the Doors. Recorded in August 1966 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California, it was produced by Paul A. Rothchild and released on January 4, 1967. Since its release, the record has been often regarded as one of the greatest debut albums of all time, by both critics and publishers. It features the long version of the breakthrough single "Light My Fire" and the lengthy song "The End" with its Oedipal spoken word section.
The Doors started recording their debut album under the maintenance of Elektra Records in August 1966. The recording of The Doors established the band's large extensive number of musical influences, such as jazz, classical, blues, pop, R&B and rock music. Its overall presentation has been viewed as an essential part of the psychedelic rock evolution, while it have also been acknowledged as a source of inspiration to other works. Paul McCartney of the Beatles has claimed that following the album's release, he wanted his band to capitalize on the Doors musical style as one of the "alter egos" of the group, for their upcoming album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Doors and "Light My Fire" have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2015 the Library of Congress selected The Doors for inclusion in the National Recording Registry based on its cultural, artistic or historical significance.
Track listing - Original album
Side one 1."Break On Through (To the Other Side)" 2:25 2."Soul Kitchen" 3:30 3."The Crystal Ship" 2:30 4."Twentieth Century Fox" 2:30 5."Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)" 3:15 6."Light My Fire" 6:50
Side two 1."Back Door Man"3:30 2."I Looked at You" 2:18 3."End of the Night" 2:49 4."Take It as It Comes" 2:13 5."The End" 11:35
The Doors Jim Morrison – vocals Ray Manzarek – organ, piano, keyboard bass; backing vocals and marxophone on "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)" Robby Krieger – guitar; bass on "Back Door Man", backing vocals on "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)" John Densmore – drums, percussion, backing vocals on "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)"
Additional musicians Larry Knechtel – bass on "Soul Kitchen", "Twentieth Century Fox" and "Light My Fire"
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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