Rated VG+ because there is more than two marks but I test played this and the sound is EX. Way better than VG+ and that is hard to find on this record. Cover is VG+. Cover has the normal ring wear but not bad. Edges are real nice with a touch of wear. Spine is nice and readable. Noi splits. Original inner sleeve with split and a corner cut. THIS IS  THE REAL DEAL AND A NICE ONE!

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3: LPS test played if any questionable scratches are noticed to assure enjoyable listening. No hassle returns. 

We use the industry standard Goldmine Grading Scale  Cover/Sleeve Grading applies to OUTER SLEEVE ONLY. If the original Inner sleeve is included it will be shown in the photos. Please ask any additional questions regarding inner sleeve or album condition BEFORE purchase! THE SCALE IS AS FOLLOWS:

The Doors ?– The Doors

Label:

Elektra ?– EKS-74007

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Pitman

Country:

US

Released:

1967

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

A1

Break On Through (To The Other Side)

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:25

A2

Soul Kitchen

Words By, Music By – The Doors

3:30

A3

The Crystal Ship

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:30

A4

Twentieth Century Fox

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:30

A5

Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)

Written-By – Brecht*, Weill*

3:15

A6

Light My Fire

Words By, Music By – The Doors

6:50

B1

Back Door Man

Written-By – C. Burnett*, W. Dixon*

3:30

B2

I Looked At You

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:18

B3

End Of The Night

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:49

B4

Take It As It Comes

Words By, Music By – The Doors

2:13

B5

The End

Words By, Music By – The Doors

11:35

Companies, etc.

·         Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

·         Copyright (c) – Nipper Music

·         Published By – Harms Co.

Credits

·         Art Direction, Design – William S. Harvey

·         Directed By [Production Supervisor] – Jac Holzman

·         Drums – John Densmore

·         Engineer – Bruce Botnick

·         Guitar – Robby Krieger

·         Organ, Piano, Bass – Ray Manzarek

·         Photography By [Back Cover] – Joel Brodsky

·         Photography By [Front Cover] – Guy Webster

·         Producer – Paul A. Rothchild

·         Vocals – Jim Morrison

Notes

Columbia repress

"(Weill-Brecht. Harms Co. ASCAP)" publishing credit on Side One label below Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar).

Label variation for this entry: Side labeling (ie., "SIDE ONE") on middle, left-side, of spindle hole. Catalog Number and "STEREO" found on middle, right-side of spindle hole.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Side A): EKS-74007A-1A #2 CRP

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Side B): EKS-74007B-1A CRP

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Side A): EKS-74007A-1A #2 CRP

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Side B): EKS-74007B-1D

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Side A): EKS-74007A (CP-2)

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Side B): EKS-74007B-1A (COL)

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Side A etched): EKS-74007A (CP-2)

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Side B stamped): EKS-74007B-1B

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - Side A etched): EKS-74007A (CP-2)

·         Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - Side B stamped): EKS-74007B-1D

10: MINT (M), Pristine, Looks as if it just came off the manufacturing line, also listed as New, Mint Sealed/Unopened

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9: NEAR MINT (NM), Looks as if it just came from a store and was opened for the first time, maybe played a few times if ever, no evidence of play or wear whatsoever

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8: EXCELLENT (EX), also listed as VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++), LP may have a faint surface mark or two barring it from being truly Near Mint, but sound quality will not be affected at all, cover sleeve is just short of Near Mint, often used for cover sleeves in Shrink, or with no ring-wear or staining or easily visible flaws whatsoever, seams and spine fully intact

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7: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+), Shows slight signs of wear, light scuffs or scratches may be present but they do not affect playback other than faint surface noise heard sporadically in between tracks, or the occasional soft click from a surface mark here or there, cover sleeve is considered still frame-able” yet when observed closely will show to have a flaw or small flaws, very minor ring wear if any, seams and spine intact but not pristine

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6: VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD PLUS (VG/VG+), more obvious signs of wear and handling, LP has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots, clicks and pops will be heard, but will not significantly disrupt the music, cover sleeves have more obvious ring wear or marks/staining, seams may have cracking, minor seam splitting or some missing spine text but are still fairly well intact. Writing may be present on label.

5: VERY GOOD (VG), significant and obvious wear and handling including surface noise throughout, audible scratches which cause clicks and pops and crackle but no skips or repeated grooves, cover sleeve may have significant ring wear and/or staining, seam splits may be evident, label or sleeve may have writing, names, stickers etc.

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4: VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-), in our shop typically only going to be seen on a cover sleeve for a significantly rare album that is in extremely bad shape, lots of splitting etc, yet is still worth owning due to its rarity. We will likely never offer albums with this rating.