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The DoorsThe Doors

Label:

Elektra – 8122-79865-0, Rhino Vinyl – 8122-79865-0

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180 Gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

Tracklist

A1Break On Through (To The Other Side)2:25
A2Soul Kitchen3:30
A3The Crystal Ship2:30
A4Twentieth Century Fox2:30
A5Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)
Written-ByBrecht*, Weill*
3:15
A6Light My Fire6:50
B1Back Door Man
Written-ByC. Burnett*, W. Dixon*
3:30
B2I Looked At You2:18
B3End Of The Night2:49
B4Take It As It Comes2:13
B5The End11:35
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Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Nipper Music
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media Production – B969709
  • Published ByNipper Music
  • Published ByHarms Co.
  • Published ByArc Music (2)
  • Recorded AtSunset Sound Recorders
  • Engineered AtSunset Sound Recorders
  • Mastered AtRecord Technology Incorporated – 16006
  • Lacquer Cut AtBernie Grundman Mastering

Credits

  • Art Direction, DesignWilliam S. Harvey
  • DrumsJohn Densmore
  • EngineerBruce Botnick
  • GuitarRobby Krieger
  • Lacquer Cut ByBG*
  • Organ, Piano, BassRay Manzarek
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Joel Brodsky
  • Photography By [Front Cover]Guy Webster
  • ProducerPaul A. Rothchild
  • Recording Supervisor [Production Supervisor]Jac Holzman
  • VocalsJim Morrison
  • Words By, Music ByThe Doors (tracks: A1 to A4, A6, B2 to B5)

Notes

On sticker:
"Featuring the Original Stereo Mixes
Includes
BREAK ON THROUGH (TO THE OTHER SIDE)
LIGHT MY FIRE
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
8122-79865-0
180-GRAM VINYL"

Manufactured in the E.U.

From the Rhino Records website: "The 12" reissue on 180-gram HQ virgin vinyl presents the original stereo mixes, artwork and inner sleeves. The laquers were cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA under the direct supervision of original Doors producer/engineer Bruce Botnick and Electra Records founder Jac Holzman."

Part of the 2009 European reissues by Rhino Vinyl on 180 Gram:
- The Doors (mono)
- The Doors (stereo)
- Strange Days
- Waiting For The Sun
- The Soft Parade
- Morrison Hotel
- L.A. Woman

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text, printed on sticker): 0 8122 79865 0 6
  • Barcode (Scan): 081227986506
  • Label Code: LC02982
  • Rights Society (A1 to A6, B2 to B5): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (B1): BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 1): 16006.1(3). BG RHI1-74881-1A B 969709-01 A₁ = ↾
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 1): 16006.2(3)... = = ↾ BG RHI1-74881-1B B 969709-01 B₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 2): 16006.1(3)... BG RHI1-74881-1A B 969709-01 A₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 2): 16006.2(3)... BG RHI1-74881-1B B 969709-01 B₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 3): BG RHII-74881-1 A +∆↾ B 969709-01 A₁ 16006.1(3)···
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 3): ›∆V BG RHII-74881-1 B B 969709-01 B₁ 16006.2(3)···
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 4): 16006.1(3)... -Δ↾ BG RHI1-74881-1A B 969709-01 A₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 4): 16006.2(3)... XꞱ↾ BG RHI1-74881-1B B 969709-01 B₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 5): BG RHII-74881-1 A B 969709-01 A₁ △I SP 16006.1(3)···
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 5): BG RHII-74881-1 B B 969709-01 B₁ 16006.2(3)···

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The Doors (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Monarch Pressing)ElektraEKS-74007US1967
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The Doors (LP, Album, Mono, Pitman Pressing)ElektraEKL-4007US1967
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The Doors (LP, Album, Mono)ElektraEKL 4007UK1967
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The Doors (8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo)ElektraEKM 84007US1967
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Reviews

  • hellopeople28's avatar
    hellopeople28
    Sounds great. Nice vinyl, flat, clean, quiet. No worries. For an album that was apparently never recorded very well in the first place or that never sounded spectacular to begin with (though I question that) this pressing is perfectly fine. Was very impressed when I first put it on.
    • flearreta's avatar
      flearreta
      Trying to decide between the EU 2021 pressing (pro: has the glossy cover) and this EU 2009 (pro: has the original labels and inner sleeve).

      Both lacquers were cut by BG and pressed by Optimal in Germany.

      Now, regarding the most important SOUND criteria, is there a winner? Or are both pretty much on par?

      Many mixed reviews here for this 2009 and very few reviews for the 2021...
      • xenoborn's avatar
        xenoborn
        Judging from the other comments this is a gamble. The pressing sounds really great however the record is very dirty ive cleaned it maybe 4 times maybe more there's still gunk at every spin that distorts the noise A LOT on top of that there is a recurring buzzing and dragging on side 2 not recommend
        • olvifa's avatar
          olvifa
          not recommended, a lot , and I mean a lot of surface noise
          • horizonflame's avatar
            horizonflame
            I don't understand some of the complaints regarding the soundstage here. To my ears, it is excellent. The use of an original mix probably helps matters. This is truly one of the best-sounding LPs in my collection, if not the best. I wouldn't recommend spending large amounts trying to get an original stereo pressing because, if I understand correctly, this LP contains the original mix anyway.
            • SunDemon's avatar
              SunDemon
              This sounds fantastic. No two ways about it. Much better than the original pressing back in '67. Mind you, back then we had ceramic cartridges with a conical crystal stylus that flipped around to play 78s. We didn't have a stereo set-up that cost more than one's house and these albums weren't really recorded for audiophiles. Playing this 2009 European Rhino pressing after listening to the godawful VMP mono press was GOLD to my ears even with a modest setup through a pair of mid-price cans. For what it is and when it was recorded: Brilliant.!
              • Yennce's avatar
                Yennce
                Close to perfectly flat. Sounds very good. No surface noise. I´m really satisfied with this pressing.
                • Jdlcbadia_67's avatar
                  Jdlcbadia_67
                  Buen prensado, sin fallos audibles. Escena amplia y con pegada. Muy satisfecho con la adquisición. Diría si la memoria no me la está jugando que en la línea de los lanzamientos de The Doors en vinilo siempre notables
                  • volpixxx's avatar
                    volpixxx
                    It sounds pretty good, very good stereo separation and nice sound overall. Not exceptional, but not bad either. I really like the Electra inner sleeve.
                    • ajm316's avatar
                      ajm316
                      Edited 11 months ago
                      It sounds great, but damn, I didn't know this would be an edited radio friendly version. They leave out the "high" in "she gets high" during the first track LMAO it just... doesn't hit the same. as the kids would say...

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