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The Doors Strange Days Vinyl LP - Elektra EKS-74014 (1967) VG++ First Pressing with Lyric Sleeve People Are Strange, Love Me Two Times, Moonlight Drive
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Original cover is excellent, fully intact with great color, no splits or writing, spine visible. Includes original inner sleeve with lyricsIncludes original inner sleeve with lyrics, which has a very small tear on the lyrics side, but has no splits. Best copy of an original pressing I have come across so far -- nice one. 
Matrix / Runout (Label A): EKS-74014A (AL-1)  Matrix / Runout (Label B): EKS-74014B (AL-1) Allentown pressing

Strange Days is the second studio album by the Doors, released in 1967 by Elektra Records. After the successful release of The Doors, the band started working on new and old material as well in early 1967 for this second record. Upon release, Strange Days reached number three on the US Billboard 200. It contains the two Top 30 hit singles, "People Are Strange" and "Love Me Two Times".
Despite the album's failure to match the success of its predecessor, according to author David V. Moskowitz it was "arguably the one the band itself most appreciated musically and creatively".
Track listing - Original album
A1Strange Days3:05 A2You're Lost Little Girl3:01 A3Love Me Two Times3:23 A4Unhappy Girl2:00 A5Horse Latitudes1:30 A6Moonlight Drive3:00
B1People Are Strange2:10 B2My Eyes Have Seen You2:22 B3I Can't See Your Face In My Mind3:18 B4When The Music's Over11:00
The Doors Jim Morrison – vocals, moog synthesizer on "Strange Days" Ray Manzarek – keyboards, marimba, harpsichord on "Love Me Two Times" Robby Krieger – guitar John Densmore – drums
Additional musicians Doug Lubahn – bass guitar (except on "Unhappy Girl", "Horse Latitudes" and "When the Music's Over") Paul Beaver – moog synthesizer programming on "Strange Days" _____________________________________________
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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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