The Doors – The Soft Parade LP Elektra EKS-75005 US Butterfly Label 1st Issue EX
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Description
Original US Elektra pressing of The Soft Parade by The Doors, released in 1969. This is a clean, well-preserved copy featuring excellent vinyl that grades EX and plays great. Housed in a solid VG+ gatefold sleeve.
This listing reflects the correct original pressing configuration for this title and avoids the common label confusion seen in many listings.
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First Pressing and Label Details
This copy displays all correct identifiers associated with the earliest US issue of The Soft Parade:
• Elektra butterfly labels with large white Elektra “E” logo
• Catalog number EKS-75005
• Matrix and plant markings:
• Side One: EKS-75005-A SP
• Side Two: EKS-75005-B SP
• “SP” indicates Specialty Records Corp., Olyphant, PA, one of Elektra’s original pressing plants
• Original gatefold sleeve with full interior collage artwork
• Rear cover includes “Also playable on mono phonographs”
• Elektra Records 1855 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10023 address
• No barcode, no Asylum or WEA markings
Collector note on labels:
Although many listings incorrectly describe solid red Elektra labels as “1969 first pressings,” the earliest US copies of The Soft Parade were issued on the butterfly label. Red Elektra labels appeared later and represent subsequent pressings, often misdated using the album’s release year. This copy features the correct butterfly label, consistent with the original 1969 first issue configuration.
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Condition
Sleeve: VG+
• Gatefold intact and clean
• Light edge and corner wear, most noticeable along the top edge
• No splits, no writing, no stickers
• Artwork presents very well overall
Vinyl: EX (strong EX, bordering NM-)
• Excellent original gloss on both sides
• No feelable scratches
• Only very faint sleeve scuffs visible under strong light
• Labels clean with minimal spindle marks
• Plays clean with excellent clarity
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Tracklist
Side One
Tell All The People
Touch Me
Shaman’s Blues
Do It
Easy Ride
Side Two
Wild Child
Runnin’ Blue
Wishful Sinful
The Soft Parade
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Shipping
Record will be removed from the sleeve, placed in a protective inner sleeve, and packed securely for safe transit.
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*Playback & Grading Notes
This record was visually inspected and play-tested on a recently serviced Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable equipped with an Ortofon 2M Blue stylus. Playback quality may vary depending on your individual setup, including cartridge type, stylus condition, tracking force, and speaker system.
Vinyl is graded conservatively under strong light using the Goldmine Standard (Sleeve / Vinyl). While I do my best to note any flaws, vintage records may have minor pops or surface noise, even those in excellent condition. Promo copies, older pressings, or those with original inner sleeves may also include factory or storage-related imperfections.
Please reach out with any specific questions before purchasing.
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