The Doors 1967 Mono First Pressing Mispress With Stereo Cover VG+

$

40

I am selling some items like Records, CD's, DVD's, comics, trading cards and other collectibles. I have been collecting and have for over 15 Years of experience. So I have some experience and grading and selling. This week I will be listing some 1960's, 1970's, & 1980's rock vintage vinyls all original unless noted. Up for bid is a 1st pressing of the The Doors first album The Doors 1967 (Mono) (EKL-4007) Mispress with Stereo cover. 
TrackList:
Side One: (Mono) 1. Break On Through (The Other Side) (2:25) 2. Soul Kitchen (3:30) 3. The Crystal Ship (2:30) 4. Twentieth Century Fox (2:30) 5. Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) (3:15) 6. Light My Fire (6:30)
Side Two: (Stereo) 7. Backdoor Man (3:30) 8. I Looked At You (2:18) 9. End Of The Night (2:49) 10. Take It As It Comes (2:13)  11. The End (11:35)       Cover; (VG+)                                      Vinyl;(VG+)
This is the first self titled debut album of the The Doors from 1967. It charted number 2 on the Billboard behind The Beatles St Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Had two single the first Break On Thorough (The Other Side) charted at 126 did not do so well. And there second single Light My Fire charted at 1 and the first number 1 hit. Other songs that got airplay but weren't singles were The Crystal Ship, Alabama Song, and The End in 1967 and 1978 for Frances Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now Soundtrack.  This is a very hard to find Mono variation version of The Doors as it is a mispress as I found the information at Discogs.com. This record is Mono like the early pressings released (EKL-4007) but was released with a Stereo cover as an error so a Mono was put sticker on top when Elektra noticed as a result only one side is pressed in Mono and the other side Stereo. You get the chance to hear the album in 2 different variations.
There has been a rumor for years that early Mono pressings contain uncensored versions of Break On Through and The End as this is not true the only contain the censored versions.The complete versions were restored in 1999 when released remastered in 24 bit for the The Complete Studio Recordings.
The cover is Very Good condition as it some ring wear do to being stored away with other records. The record is in Very Good +, has some static when played from beginning to end both sides. This is soundtrack is one hard to get especially a 1st pressing. The record has some light scratch's I don't see more so it's Very Good+ condition both sides.The record comes in original inner Elektra sleeve still has some bright color. The Record doesn't skip on both sides when you play from beginning to end it has some static, other then than that the label of the record and cover has no writing, tape, moisture damage as it is clean. Other then that looks decent even the label is cleaned, the scratches don't effect play. Get at a low bid while you can as this is a hard to find Mono Mispress as not many of these where made.  
This is my record grading standards I use, if you don't agree let me know and I will change it or give me your opinion. If you don't like my grading system then do not bid or think before bidding. When you bid like I said bid with confidence. 
RECORD GRADING GUIDELINES FOR VINYL RECORDS:
Mint (M): Perfect. I will only use this for a brand new, sealed item. Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record. No obvious signs of wear, though there may be very slight imperfections inherent in the vinyl pressing. Excellent (EX): This is a listing that may not quite be NM, but is just too good to be listed as any variation of “VG”. Very Good Plus (VG+): Record shows some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps not affecting the sound are OK. Label may have some ring wear or discoloration. Very Good (VG): Record may have some light scratches and scuffs that may affect the sound especially in softer passages of the record, but will not overpower the music. There will be no skips in the record. Very Good Minus (VG-): Record will have scratches and scuffs that will affect the sound. The noise will not detract from enjoying the record. Very old records with significant wear will be listed under this classification. There will be no skips in the record.
FOR LP COVERS & 45 & EP SLEEVES:
Mint (M): Perfect. Again…a brand new, sealed item. Near Mint (NM): No creases, folds, seam splits, or cut-out holes. Only the slightest signs of handling may be visible. Excellent (EX): This is a listing that may not quite be NM, but is just too good to be listed as any variation of “VG”. Very Good Plus (VG+): Slight creases or signs of wear may be visible. May be marred by a cut-out hole or other indication that it was taken out-of-print. Very Good (VG): Creases, significant wear, and significant ring wear will be visible. No splits or tape. Very Good Minus (VG-): Creases, significant wear, and significant ring wear will be visible more so than on a VG cover. Splits or tape may be present. There may be some writing on the cover.
Payment expected within 48 hours of winning bid. Item shipped on envelope. The Record or Records will be bagged and boarded and will include two pieces of cardboard taped to the front and back for added protection. I only ship in the US I don't ship outside, no international bidders, only US due to being asked to lower the shipping costs or for high costs. No returns or Exchanges, all sales are final. If you have any questions contact me. Thank you and happy bidding to all.