DOORS – THE SOFT PARADE - VINYL LP (RARE Early press matrix A2,B2) NEAR MINT

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DOORS– THE SOFT PARADE - VINYL LP

(RARE Early press matrixA2,B2)  NEAR MINT TO EXCELLENT CONDITION

Artist

Doors

Title

The soft Parade

Label

Electra

Catalogue number

K 42079

Release date

1969

Format

Vinyl LP

Matrix numbers:

K 42079A2; K 42080B2

Etched in run off

No other marks

Labels

Electra butterfly logo, black writing, no spindle marks

Spine

fully readable

Insert

Vinyl condition

Cover condition

sleeve in very good condition

Near Mint to Excellent

Near Mint to Excellent

Description

The SoftParade is the fourth studio album by The Doors, released in 1969.

The album metwith some controversy among fans and critics due to its inclusion of brass andstring instrument arrangements, as opposed to the more stripped-down sound oftheir earlier recordings. Fans also complained that The Soft Parade followedthe lyrical formulas of previous albums, and thus was not very innovative. Inreviewing the 40th anniversary remix (for the August 2007 issue of DownbeatMagazine) correspondent Dan Ouellette thought otherwise, declaring it to be"the apex" of the band's creativity.

Due to JimMorrison's increasing alcoholism and interest in poetry, guitarist RobbyKrieger has a stronger presence on The Soft Parade than on any other Doors albumfrom the Morrison era, contributing around half the material, including sharingthe lead vocal on the song "Runnin' Blue".

After thisalbum, the Doors returned to simpler styles on Morrison Hotel and L.A. Woman.

Vinyl Condition   Near Mint to excellent

I can see no wide spread evidence ofscratches, scuffing, hairlines, bag rash, or blemishes it is in beautifulcondition.

Cover / Sleeve Excellent

Albumsin original white inner sleeve

Smallblack label on front cover

Gatefold sleeve

Additionalphoto insert

Someslight wear and tear on edges

Subjective

This press is in excellent condition, it is a beautiful looking record and retains all of its deep mirror-like lustre and shine and has no apparent groove-wear.

Playing

I recently played it again, the tracks I listened to played through lovely.  I don’t think it has any significant hissing, jumps, skips, between track crackle and nasty loud pops.

History

It has been in my collection since new and only played a few times on a quality turntable.

Photograph

Picture shows the actual item(s) you will receive (not a stock photo).

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Packaging

All the albums are packaged in a plastic cover and sturdy cardboard record envelopes sealed using tape and marked fragile for complete protection during delivery. 

Disclaimer

All the opinions expressed and assessments on condition are done in good faith based on the observations made, the ambient lighting, LP playback system and an ageing pair of eyes!!

The description is as accurate as possible and packaging is always sufficient however there may be the occasion when problems arise in which case if the buyer is not happy with the purchase every effort will be made to resolve the dissatisfaction.

Definitions

Near Mint Condition

Very nearly mint just slightly under, maybe a couple of very, very light paper sleeve scuffs that can only be seen under strong light. Some would class this as mint. This disc has been played a couple of times at most. Cover is virtually perfect - very minimal wear only.

Excellent Condition

A clean & tidy copy that shows virtually no defects. Maybe one or two light needle scuffs or light sleeve removal marks that can only be seen under strong light. There will be no scratches. Play will be near perfect with no distortion. Cover will be very nice with maybe very minimal creasing, ring wear or edge wear.

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