Sold Date: March 14, 2024
Start Date: March 10, 2024
Final Price: $26.99 (USD)
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The Doors Self-Titled Debut Album Vinyl LP - Elektra EKS-74007 First Pressing with Tan Label with Break On Through, Light My Fire, Crystal Ship, The End
Condition: Very Good -- (Good+) Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has noticeable surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays well throughout with light background noise, but no skips. Cover is fully intact with good color, light shelf wear, no splits. Initials written on label, and includes original vintage Elektra inner sleeve.
The Doors is the debut studio album by the Doors, 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 music 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 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. The Doors remains the band's best-selling studio album.
Tracklist
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, bass; backing vocals and marxophone on "Alabama Song" Robby Krieger – guitar; bass guitar on "Soul Kitchen" and "Back Door Man"; backing vocals on "Alabama Song" John Densmore – drums, backing vocals on "Alabama Song"
Additional musicians Larry Knechtel – bass guitar  _____________________________________________
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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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