1970-The Doors-Elektra Records-Absolutely Live Album Promotional Handbill-FINEST QUALITY WE'VE OFFERED! PAE Graded Mint '93'

closed on Friday, August 14, 2020

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$156.00
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This is an original double sided Elektra Records promotional flyer for The Doors first “Absolutely Live” double live album. Although somewhat miss-represented by the record company the album became a cult favorite very quickly.

 

The album cover (and this handbill) both displayed photos of Jim Morrison from two years prior to the album’s release which infuriated Morrison. He had changed his appearance dramatically since the band's early days growing a beard and discarding his onstage leather attire in an attempt to overcome his "rock god" image. He looked nothing like the photo Elektra used for the cover or the accompanying promo material.

 

The original handbill exhibited here advertises the release of the album coinciding with the band’s appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 29th 1970. Very few of these handbill promos have survived the test of time. This is a MUST for any serious collector or Doors fan in general! HIGH QUALITY CONDITION!

 

Handbill – The Doors Elektra Records Absolutely Live Album Promo

Grade – PAE Mint 93

Bands/Bill – The Doors

Date – August 1970

Dimensions – 6 1/8” x 9 1/2"

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Series/Promoter - Elektra Records Warner Music Group

Condition Details - Museum Quality with no visible flaws of any kind. No nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern.

 

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