Reel-to-reel: The Doors~US Orig'67 Elektra EKC-4007 7½ IPS 4-Track Stereo 7" Reel-To-Reel Tape Mail Order Form Insert For an Ampex Stereo Tape Catalog

ORIGINAL ELEKTRA RECORDS 7 ½ IPS 4-TRACK STEREO 7" REEL MASTERED AND DUPLICATED BY AMPEX, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.

THE DOORS ~ THE DOORS (1967)

ORIGINAL “AMPEX STEREO TAPE” MAIL ENVELOPE FORM INSERT WITH THE “CHICAGO, ILL 60607” ADDRESS

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Up for an auction is the original 1st edition prerecorded 4-Track 7½ IPS Stereo reel-to-reel tape of The Doors debut album released by Elektra Records in January, 1967. The heyday of prerecorded reel-to-reel tapes was the mid-1960s. The format was oriented towards well-heeled audiophiles as the retail prices of reel tapes were significantly higher than those of LPs. But this wasn’t the only circumstance that attracted audiophiles. Prerecorded reel-to-reel tapes, especially the ones recorded with the 7 ½ IPS speed, had the superior sound quality compared to the other formats. The 7 ½ IPS speed that was used for recording these consumer tapes was already considered professional. This original tape was mastered and quality audited by AMPEX, one of the leading companies in audio tape technology, on Ampex professional recorders using Ampex tape. 1st print “Printed in U.S.A.” blue cardboard box with the “EKC 4007” catalog number. The back cover contains the AMPEX logo and “Elk Grove Village, Illinois, U.S.A.” address. 1st issue clear reel contains the original large “The Doors” white sticker. The tape is affixed to the reel with the original “AMPEX” sticker. This copy comes with the original AMPEX “New From AMPEX! Stereo Tape Catalog” mail-order form envelope indicating the “AMPEX Stereo Tapes BOX 7340A Chicago, ILL. 60607” address.

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The copy is in great condition with only some very light shelf wear on the front and back side of the box which doesn't have any splits, tears, writing, wear or missing pieces. The sturdy spine contains a fully readable text. The AMPEX "Stereo Tape Catalog" is in Near Mint condition.

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