The Doors – The Doors (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+) DE Reissue

The Doors – The Doors is the debut album by Los Angeles band The Doors, released on Elektra (EKS-74007) on 4 January 1967. It was recorded in August and September 1966 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, produced by Paul A. Rothchild with engineer Bruce Botnick. With "Break On Through (To The Other Side)", "Light My Fire" and the near twelve-minute "The End" it introduced Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore. This copy is a second-hand German Elektra reissue with catalogue number ELK 42 012.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Elektra ELK 42 012
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, reissue
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Blues Rock
• Original: 1967, Elektra EKS-74007

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (some edge / shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Break On Through (To The Other Side) (The Doors)
2. Soul Kitchen (The Doors)
3. The Crystal Ship (The Doors)
4. Twentieth Century Fox (The Doors)
5. Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) (Brecht/Weill)
6. Light My Fire (The Doors)

Side B

1. Back Door Man (Willie Dixon)
2. I Looked At You (The Doors)
3. End Of The Night (The Doors)
4. Take It As It Comes (The Doors)
5. The End (The Doors)

Personnel

The Doors: Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (organ, piano, keyboard bass, backing vocals), Robby Krieger (guitar), John Densmore (drums). Guest: Larry Knechtel (bass on several tracks, incl. "Light My Fire"). Produced by Paul A. Rothchild, engineered by Bruce Botnick.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in the US in 1967 (EKS-74007). This copy is a later German Elektra reissue with catalogue number ELK 42 012.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear, here at the edges and from storage. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Why was there no regular bass player?
The Doors played without a bassist; Ray Manzarek covered the bass lines live on a keyboard bass. In the studio, session musician Larry Knechtel helped out on several tracks.

Do you have more The Doors records?
Yes, for example The Doors – Strange Days, The Doors – Waiting For The Sun or The Doors – Absolutely Live. More titles are in our Psychedelic Rock collection.