The Doors – Self-Titled Debut Album – Signed by All 4 Members – Authenticated. The Doors – Self-Titled Debut Album Signed by All 4 Members. Jim Morrison. Ray Manzarek. Robby Krieger. John Densmore. Vinyl LP. Elektra Records EKS-74007. Stereo Repress. Front cover – all four signatures visible. Back cover with track listing and band credits. The Doors, circa 1967. Offered here is a landmark piece of rock and roll history: a copy of The Doors’ self-titled debut album (Elektra EKS-74007), signed on the front cover by all four members of the band – Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. Each signature has been individually examined and authenticated as genuine. “The Doors” was released on January 4, 1967, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in rock history. Recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, and produced by Paul A. Rothchild, it features the landmark No. 1 hit “Light My Fire” along with the epic, eleven-minute “The End” – a piece that pushed the boundaries of what a rock song could be. This is a stereo repress on the Elektra label, manufactured by Monarch Record Manufacturing Co. The album has been a cornerstone of classic rock since its release and has been certified multi-platinum. It was ranked No. 42 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. Morrison signed vertically in black ink on the middle left of the cover. Densmore signed in blue ink to the lower middle left. Krieger signed in black ink on the lower left, above Manzarek’s signature. Manzarek signed in blue ink at the bottom left of the cover. The variation in ink colors – two in black, two in blue – is consistent with the signatures being obtained at the same signing session with different pens in circulation. Died July 3, 1971. Age 27. Paris, France. Died May 20, 2013. Age 74. Rosenheim, Germany. Two of the four Doors are now deceased – Jim Morrison passed away in 1971 at just 27 years of age, and Ray Manzarek died in 2013 at 74. With only Krieger and Densmore still living, an album signed by the complete original lineup is an exceptionally rare find. Any item bearing the authentic signature of Jim Morrison commands tremendous value on its own; the debut album signed by all four Doors together is among the most coveted items in rock memorabilia. Break On Through (To the Other Side) (2:25). 2. Soul Kitchen (3:35). 3. Twentieth Century Fox (2:30). 5. Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) (3:15). 6. Light My Fire (6:50) Side Two 1. Back Door Man (3:30). 2. I Looked at You (2:10). 3. End of the Night (2:49). 4. Take It as It Comes (2:13). 5. The End (11:35). This album and all four signatures have been professionally examined and authenticated. The examination was conducted on November 27, 2021, under certification number GFAA-21739. Each member’s signature was individually analyzed against known authenticated exemplars across multiple forensic criteria including style, line quality, slant, size, proportion, spacing, base alignment, stroke characteristics, and idiosyncratic features. All four signatures were found to be genuine and authentic. Morrison and Krieger signed in black ballpoint pen. Densmore and Manzarek signed in blue ballpoint pen. Both ink types are consistent with instruments commonly available during the time period when the album was in circulation and the signers were available to sign. Certificate of Authenticity – GFAA-21739. Below are the complete forensic examination reports, ink & document analyses, signature exemplar comparisons, and examined item photographs for each of the four members’ signatures. GFA Examination Report – Jim Morrison. Ink & Document Analysis – Jim Morrison. Examined Item & Signature – Jim Morrison. Questioned Autograph & Exemplars – Jim Morrison. GFA Examination Report – John Densmore. Ink & Document Analysis – John Densmore. Examined Item & Signature – John Densmore. Questioned Autograph & Exemplars – John Densmore. GFA Examination Report – Robby Krieger. Ink & Document Analysis – Robby Krieger. Examined Item & Signature – Robby Krieger. Questioned Autograph & Exemplars – Robby Krieger. GFA Examination Report – Ray Manzarek. Ink & Document Analysis – Ray Manzarek. Examined Item & Signature – Ray Manzarek. Questioned Autograph & Exemplars – Ray Manzarek. Additional Examination Report – Robby Krieger. The Doors were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film students Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, joined by guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They signed to Elektra Records in 1966 and released this self-titled debut in January 1967, featuring the No. 1 hit Light My Fire. The album spent more than two years on the Billboard charts and established the Doors as one of the most electrifying acts in rock music. Morrison’s poetic lyrics, commanding baritone, and volatile stage presence – combined with the band’s unique keyboard-driven sound with no bass player – made the Doors unlike anything else in popular music. Over five years, Morrison and the Doors recorded six studio albums that became cornerstones of rock history. After Morrison’s death in Paris on July 3, 1971, the surviving trio recorded two more albums before disbanding in 1973. Hi-res cameras at the location will also confirm your identity. Must clear out inventory before April 15. All serious, reasonable offers considered. Please check out our other vintage autographed memorabilia listings.
