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This is an original 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 accompying 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. Original Handbills are currently one of the hottest segments of the market. See our blog dated 5/18/18 for details!
Handbill – The Doors Elektra Records Absolutely Live Album Promo
Grade – PAE Extra Fine 69
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 - 100% Original with no restoration. Folded into quarters 1/8" tear bottom edge 3" crease bottom edge surface shmutz heavy foxing. 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 6:00pm eastern.
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