The Doors - The Doors 1st 67' U.S. Press Stereo w/Orig Inner, Superb Audio NM-

$

100

The Doors debut album was released in the U.S (EKS-74007) in the Winter of 1967 and made waves.....slowly at first....but then became a huge hit during the 'Summer of Love'.  The release of the 2nd single from the album, 'Light My Fire', was one of the major reasons why.....a stunning combination of Blues, Jazz, Classical, Rock, and of course the  mysterious, passionate, powerful baritone voice of Jim Morrison.  Many critics consider this debut record by The Doors as one of the most original and influential in the Rock genre.   The copy I am offering is a 1st U.S. pressing from 1967 on the gold Elektra labels. The record itself is heavier than usual and the audio is among the best I've heard for this particular pressing. The keyboards in particular really come through loud and clear without distorting; and Densmore's drums have amazing punch. This is the way this record is meant to sound.  If you've been looking for a 1st U.S. Stereo pressing in exceptional condition....look no further.

Condition of Lp Jacket: Near Mint(minus) .....this jacket is in amazing condition for its age....colors are still vivid and striking...some very minor wear to the jacket opening and to a couple of the corner tips prevents me from giving this cover a NM+ grade.  Interesting to note that these early covers had an almost shoe leather-like feel to them when you ran your finger tips over the card stock. A beautiful example  of this famous jacket.

Condition of Original Inner-Sleeve: Near Mint.....one of the nicest examples of this original inner I've ever come across.

Condition of Record: Near Mint(-) ......Holding this rather heavy piece of vinyl in my hands there is hardly a blemish to be seen....just some normal sleeve scuffs and barely visible hairlines are noticeable under strong light. I've listened to this record from start to finish and the audio is fantastic..... just about the cleanest 1st U.S pressing I've ever seen and heard....a few inoffensive ticks are heard during playback to both sides but not enough to lower the grade from NM-  Don't let this one go because you won't find one this clean for a long, long time.

Matrix Numbers:  Side 1             EKS 74007 A      (AL-1)  A R O   8-15-68  (very lightly hand scripted at 10:00)

                             Side 2            EKS 74007 B       (AL-1)  A RO    8-14-68  (very lightly hand scripted at 11:00)

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