Artist page · 05/07/2026

The Doors

VeniceFormed in 1965Liturgie20 vinyl albums
Formed in July 1965 in Venice, Los Angeles, The Doors merged rock, blues, and psychedelia, active until January 1973 and famed for their provocative frontman Jim Morrison.
20Albums on Vinyles.com
7692Discogs releases
4.8MLast.fm listeners

About

The Doors, Pioneering psychedelic rock from 1960s Los Angeles.

Iconic 1967 debut, compelling live shows, plus rare reissues and promos.

The Doors were a four-member band whose sound combined acid rock, blues rock, and psychedelic influences, rooted in the vibrant 1960s Los Angeles music scene. Featuring Jim Morrison's poetic vocals, Ray Manzarek's distinctive electric organ, Robbie Krieger's flamenco-influenced guitar, and John Densmore's jazz-inspired drumming, the group produced influential albums and electrifying live performances. Their first album was recorded swiftly and included a mix of original songs and covers, notable for the controversial track "The End," which included explicit lyrics that provoked strong reactions during live concerts.

Vinyl collectors will find diverse pressings, including original LPs, reissues, promos, and limited editions across several countries, reflecting persistent interest…

Discography

The Doors — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Strange Days 1967: A Work In ProgressElektra · 2025
2025
Strange Days 1967: A Work In Progress
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo
Studio
Live In CopenhagenElektra · 2025
2025
Live In Copenhagen
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo
Live
Live At Konserthuset, Stockholm, September 20, 1968Rhino Records · 2024
2024
Live At Konserthuset, Stockholm, September 20, 1968
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered
Live
Live In Bakersfield, August 21, 1970Elektra · 2023
2023
Live In Bakersfield, August 21, 1970
CD, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition
Live
Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970Eagle Vision · 2018
2018
Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970
Blu-ray, CD, Album
Live
Live At The Matrix - Mar. 7, 1967Bright Midnight Archives · 2017
2017
Live At The Matrix - Mar. 7, 1967
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered
Live
London Fog 1966Rhino Records · 2016
2016
London Fog 1966
Vinyl, 10", Album, CD, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
Live At The Bowl '68Elektra · 2012
2012
Live At The Bowl '68
CD, Album
Live
When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors (Songs From The Motion Picture)Rhino Records · 2010
2010
When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors (Songs From The Motion Picture)
CD, Album
Studio
Live In Vancouver 1970Rhino Records · 2010
2010
Live In Vancouver 1970
CD, Album
Live
Live In New York, Felt Forum, January 17-18, 1970Rhino Records · 2009
2009
Live In New York, Felt Forum, January 17-18, 1970
CD, Album, Box Set
Live
Live At The Matrix '67Bright Midnight Records · 2008
2008
Live At The Matrix '67
CD, Album
Live
Live In Pittsburgh 1970Bright Midnight Records · 2008
2008
Live In Pittsburgh 1970
CD, Album
Live
Live In Boston 1970Bright Midnight Records · 2007
2007
Live In Boston 1970
CD, Album
Live
Live In Philadelphia '70Bright Midnight Records · 2005
2005
Live In Philadelphia '70
CD, Album
Live
Backstage And Dangerous: The Private RehearsalBright Midnight Records · 2002
2002
Backstage And Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal
CD, Album
Studio
Live At The Aquarius Theatre: The Second PerformanceBright Midnight Records · 2001
2001
Live At The Aquarius Theatre: The Second Performance
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Live
Live At The Aquarius Theatre: The First PerformanceBright Midnight Records · 2001
2001
Live At The Aquarius Theatre: The First Performance
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Live
Live In DetroitBright Midnight Records · 2000
2000
Live In Detroit
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Live
Alive, She CriedElektra · 1983
1983
Alive, She Cried
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
An American PrayerElektra · 1978
1978
An American Prayer
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Full CircleElektra · 1972
1972
Full Circle
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Other VoicesElektra · 1971
1971
Other Voices
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
L.A. WomanElektra · 1971
1971
L.A. Woman
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Morrison HotelElektra · 1970
1970
Morrison Hotel
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Absolutely LiveElektra · 1970
1970
Absolutely Live
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Soft ParadeElektra · 1969
1969
The Soft Parade
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Waiting For The SunElektra · 1968
1968
Waiting For The Sun
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Strange DaysElektra · 1967
1967
Strange Days
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The DoorsElektra · 1967
1967
The Doors
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up The Doors's career.

01
People Are Strange
·
02
Light My Fire
Light My Fire
The Doors · 1967
03
Riders on the Storm
Riders on the Storm
L.A. Woman · 1971
04
Break on Through (to the Other Side)
Break on Through (to the Other Side)
The Doors · 1967
05
Roadhouse Blues
Roadhouse Blues
Morrison Hotel · 1970
06
Love Her Madly
Love Her Madly
L.A. Woman · 1971
07
Love Me Two Times
Love Me Two Times
Alive, She Cried · 1983
08
Touch Me
·

The essentials

The 3 The Doors albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1967
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
The Doors

Debut album featuring 'Break On Through' and the extended 'The End', showcasing the band's fusion of rock and poetry.

11 tracksStereoMisprint editionElektra label
#2 · 1983
Vinyl, LP, Album
Alive, She Cried

Live album capturing dynamic performances including renditions of 'Gloria' and 'Light My Fire'.

7 tracksLP formatElektra label
#3 · 1971
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
L.A. Woman

Famous studio album known for blues rock and psychedelic tracks including the title song and 'Riders On The Storm'.

10 tracksStereoElektra labelMultiple vinyl versions

Go further

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Live At The Bowl '68
Master release · LP · 2012
Market position i
26,84 €
Min price 26 €Max price 29 €
Average price 26,84 €
Only 116 copies for sale on Discogs
109 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Alive, She Cried
Master release · LP · 1983
Market position i
22,09 €
Min price 15 €Max price 46 €
Average price 22,09 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
330 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
L.A. Woman
Master release · LP · 1971
Market position i
28,00 €
Min price 20 €Max price 38 €
Average price 28,00 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
2 503 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Absolutely Live
Master release · LP · 1970
Market position i
26,00 €
Min price 6 €Max price 48 €
Average price 26,00 €
Only 48 copies for sale on Discogs
812 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Morrison Hotel
Master release · LP · 1970
Market position i
26,10 €
Min price 17 €Max price 42 €
Average price 26,10 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
4 595 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Doors
Master release · LP · 1967
Market position i
33,20 €
Min price 9 €Max price 114 €
Average price 33,20 €
Only 29 copies for sale on Discogs
2 167 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Live At The Bowl '68LP, Album, Test Pressing
Elektra US · 2012 R1 532513 🔥 Standard edition
109 want · 347 have · ratio 0,3
Alive, She CriedLP, Promo
Elektra US · 1983 9 60269-1 🔥 Standard edition
330 want · 4 688 have · ratio 0,1
15,23 €
Alive, She CriedLP, Album
Elektra Mexico · 1983 LWES 6217 Original pressing
330 want · 4 688 have · ratio 0,1
45,99 €
L.A. WomanLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Elektra Netherlands · 1971 EKS-42090, EKS 42090, 42090 🔥 Standard edition
2 503 want · 5 375 have · ratio 0,5
21,00 €
L.A. WomanLP, Album
Elektra France · 1971 K 42090, EKS-75011, 42090 Original pressing
2 503 want · 5 375 have · ratio 0,5
35,00 €
Absolutely LiveLP, Album, Stereo
Elektra Argentina · 1970 210.404 🔥 Standard edition
812 want · 7 883 have · ratio 0,1
Absolutely LiveLP, Album, Promo
Elektra US · 1970 EKS-9002 Original pressing
812 want · 7 883 have · ratio 0,1
47,81 €
Live At The Bowl '68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Elektra Chile 8122-79711-9 Original pressing
109 want · 347 have · ratio 0,3
44,28 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of The Doors

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Anyone disputing rock literature should meditate on 'The End'.
— Richard Goldstein, 1967
01Studio

1966 Recording of Debut Album

The Doors recorded their self-titled debut album in late 1966, completing it within one week using compositions including 'Break On Through' and 'The End' with explicit lyrics.

1966Los Angeles
02Live Performance

1971 L.A. Woman Sessions

The sessions for L.A. Woman, released in 1971, showcased blues rock influence featuring ten tracks including 'The Changeling' and 'Riders On The Storm'.

1971Los Angeles
03Live Albums

Live At The Bowl '68

The 2012 release 'Live At The Bowl '68' captures a 1968 performance, featuring a 20-track setlist including extended versions of 'Light My Fire' and 'The End'.

1968Los Angeles
04Vinyl Pressings

French Original Pressing of L.A. Woman

An original 1971 French pressing of 'L.A. Woman' on Elektra label, catalog numbers K 42090, EKS-75011, remains sought after, with prices around 35 to 37.5 euros.

1971France

Records by The Doors

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FAQ

FAQ: The Doors on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When was The Doors formed and where?

The Doors formed in July 1965 in Venice, Los Angeles, California.

What genres define The Doors' music?

The Doors' music blends rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and acid rock elements.

Which The Doors album features the track 'The End'?

The controversial track 'The End' appears on their 1967 debut album 'The Doors'.

What vinyl formats are most common for The Doors' records?

Common formats include vinyl LPs in stereo, reissues, promo pressings, and limited editions.

Are there notable live albums by The Doors on vinyl?

Yes, albums like 'Alive, She Cried' (1983) and 'Live At The Bowl '68' (2012 release) are prominent live vinyl releases.

Where can I find original pressings of 'L.A. Woman'?

Original 1971 pressings exist from various countries, including France and the Netherlands, on the Elektra label.

How popular is The Doors today in terms of vinyl collectors?

The Doors maintain strong popularity, with thousands of vinyl copies owned and traded worldwide.

What should a first-time vinyl buyer of The Doors start with?

Starting with the debut album 'The Doors' (1967) or 'L.A. Woman' (1971) provides foundational listening experiences.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026