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DOORS S/T 1ST U.S. 1967 MONARCH Stereo ELEKTRA EKS-74007 Ray Hagerty RAY VG+

Sold Date: December 28, 2024
Start Date: December 6, 2024
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The Doors Self-Titled 1967 OG Stereo Monarch Press Vinyl LP Elektra EKS-74007 VG+


MONARCH Los Angeles pressing with "RAY" etched in wax for Ray Haggerty, a sought after

and well respected pressing of this album, this one does indeed shine from excellent mastering.


Repressing from 1967 with RIAA Gold Record Award on cover, "MR" stamped in wax for Monarch


VINYL in VG+ with light hairlines, one small scratch on "Soul Kitchen" that has soft static in background

noticeable at quiet parts, the rest of the disc is VG++ with little wear, excellent sound!! "Ray" etched in wax


COVER in VG+ with  ring wear/rubbing, rubbing and light chipping on seams, spine fully readable, solid

seams and spine, corner dings.


INNER SLEEVE in VG with seams split in middle, yellowing, corner crease.


Notes:

Ray Hagerty's signature in the dead wax.


This version has the RIAA gold award logo on the jacket.


Printed in USA on back of jacket and Elektra company inner sleeve.


Matrix Runout is etched except Monarch (MR) stamp. 

Rights Society: ASCAP Matrix / Runout (Label Side One): EKS-74007-A Matrix / Runout (Label Side Two ): EKS-74007-B Matrix / Runout (Side One, variant 1): EKS 74007A-RE (MON 2A) (MR) ∆9991 Ray Matrix / Runout (Side Two, variant 1): EKS 74007B-RE (MON 2A) (MR) ∆9991 Ray