Album By The Doors, "Strange Days" on Elektra First Pressing Gold Label

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Album By The Doors, "Strange Days" on Elektra

The record was recorded in 1967.

This is the original, authentic 1st U.S. Pressing.

It is on the Elektra label (1st Issue - Gold Label.) # EKS-74014 (Stereo).

The thick heavy vinyl on it is in E, E+ condition. 

The thick cardboard cover is in E condition.  

The cover shows just a little ring wear & a little over all wear otherwise in excellent condition.

The cover shows no other issues.

From AllMusic

"Many of the songs on Strange Days had been written around the same time as the ones that appeared on The Doors, and with hindsight one has the sense that the best of the batch had already been cherry picked for the debut album. For that reason, the band's second effort isn't as consistently stunning as their debut, though overall it's a very successful continuation of the themes of their classic album. Besides the hit "Strange Days," highlights included the funky "Moonlight Drive," the eerie "You're Lost Little Girl," and the jerkily rhythmic "Love Me Two Times," which gave the band a small chart single. "My Eyes Have Seen You" and "I Can't See Your Face in My Mind" are minor but pleasing entries in the group's repertoire that share a subdued Eastern psychedelic air. The 11-minute "When the Music's Over" would often be featured as a live showstopper, yet it also illustrated their tendency to occasionally slip into drawn-out bombast. '

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Grading

I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

• N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
• N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
• E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
• E . Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
• E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
• V+. An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced
• V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
• V-. Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
• G+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
• G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
• G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
• F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
• P. Unplayable.

Packing

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For Single or Multiple 78's

I put the 78's between 2 cardboard flats & then I put plenty of bubblewrap over that. I then pack it in the oversize box using crumpled newspapers or peanuts as cushion.

For 78 Albums

I pull the 78's from the album, put them in some extra paper sleeves.   I then  put the 78's between 2 cardboard flats & then I put plenty of bubblewrap over that. I then pack it in the oversize box using crumpled newspapers or peanuts as cushion.

For 33 Record Albums

I pull the record from the jacket and put the record jacket and the record in a plastic sleeve.  I then use a little bubblewrap and send in an oversize box with newpapers or peanut as cushioning.

For 45's or EP's

I'll put 45 or EP in a paper sleeve and then in a plastic sleeve and ship inside an oversized box.

Payment & Shipping

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United States Rates

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International Rates

Canada

Double albums count as 2 albums.

Shipping for 1 album is $8.00.
Shipping for 2 albums is $10.00.
Shipping for 3 albums is $13.00.
Shipping for 4 albums is $16.00.
Shipping for 5 albums is $34.00. There is a jump here because once you go over 4 pounds, you can longer ship First Class. You must ship via Priority Mail. Each album costs about an additional $3.00 from here on.

Rest of World

Double albums count as 2 albums.

Shipping for 1 album is $16.00.
Shipping for 2 albums is $21.00.
Shipping for 3 albums is $26.00.
Shipping for 4 albums is $30.00.
Shipping for 5 albums is $47.00. There is a jump here because once you go over 4 pounds, you can longer ship First Class. You must ship via Priority Mail. Each album costs about an additional $3.00 from here on.

Refunds

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