Vinyl Me Please Essentials

[Ghost]

I ALWAYS prefer uncensored media in any format, but I grew up on the censored versions of Doors radio/greatest hits singles, so the uncensored tracks always shock me a little when I listen these days.

Same, first I heard an uncensored The End was in The Doors movie lmfao. Still have not heard what it sounds like outside of that movie, spooky

 

[MadLucas]

Same, first I heard an uncensored The End was in The Doors movie lmfao. Still have not heard what it sounds like outside of that movie, spooky

Ooooh, prepare to be disappointed...
The uncensored versions I have found widely available are not the version found in that movie.

 

[Chris V]

Same, first I heard an uncensored The End was in The Doors movie lmfao. Still have not heard what it sounds like outside of that movie, spooky

I was surprised but I actually preferred the censored version. Hearing the missing words almost made me think about it more? She get... she get... she get... and obviously the passage from the end too

 

[Bloodlemons]

I was surprised but I actually preferred the censored version. Hearing the missing words almost made me think about it more? She get... she get... she get... and obviously the passage from the end too

I totally agree. The missing words made those songs so much more mysterious to me as a kid.

 

[RHANDMJ]

I wouldn't call it a censored version. It is an alternate version. The original is the original, and while lore has it that the line in question was censored, there are clear artistic reasons for the original version. It just flows better and makes more sense.

 

[McGlam]

Trying to talk myself into Darkside, but not sure I need it just for better packaging. My copy sounds great.

Funny how the critical consensus on The Doors seems to change every decade or so.

 

[bdrummond]

Gave DARKSIDE a play tonight. Never heard of them honestly and as a result a little wtf about the pick. Holy shit it's good. I am fully onboard with the pick. My wife loved it as well so looks like the membership gets extended another few months.

 

[Mather]

Gave DARKSIDE a play tonight. Never heard of them honestly and as a result a little wtf about the pick. Holy shit it's good. I am fully onboard with the pick. My wife loved it as well so looks like the membership gets extended another few months.

Let this be a lesson to all of you. You should always listen to EVERYTHING I SAY.

Unless it's after like... 11:45 pm... in which case I am not to be trusted.

 

[siremobunny]

I imagine there's not much reason to get this pressing of Darkside if you already have the original pressing, right?

 

[Mather]

I imagine there's not much reason to get this pressing of Darkside if you already have the original pressing, right?

I suspect not, the OG master is phenomenal.

 

[Andy]

I suspect not, the OG master is phenomenal.

I suppose the question is, do I buy the OG or get the VMP pick? Not much difference in pricing, but OG appears to be Optimal & VMP GZ.

 

[Ericj32]

I suppose the question is, do I buy the OG or get the VMP pick? Not much difference in pricing, but OG appears to be Optimal & VMP GZ.

The OG appears to be cheaper on several discogs listings, including a few in the UK.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

The OG came in a shitty paper sleeve, so a sealed copy has the potential to be visually pretty scary looking now (assuming it is stock that has been sitting for a while

 

[yukbon]

I would say wait until the vmp is out and drives prices down for OG copies.

 

[Mather]

I suppose the question is, do I buy the OG or get the VMP pick? Not much difference in pricing, but OG appears to be Optimal & VMP GZ.

Personally, I went through 3 OGs and they all had numerous pops and noise due to the sleeves I suspect. So I'm getting to VMP in the hopes of upgrading.

 

[Paul1023]

Really disappointed in the pick of the Doors. Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I’m just not a fan. I had a bad feeling when they announced Classic Rock it would be the doors. June will definitely be a swap for essentials for me. That record will get zero spins

 

[Snoddywilko]

Really disappointed in the pick of the Doors. Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I’m just not a fan. I had a bad feeling when they announced Classic Rock it would be the doors. June will definitely be a swap for essentials for me. That record will get zero spins

I’m happy to be getting a mono pressing of The Doors’ debut album - more so than most of the Essentials picks from the past year - it may be an obvious pick for a classic rock album, but that’s because it truly is a classic.

 

[Ghost]

Think The Doors is one of the more essential Essentials they’ve done in recent history. I get it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly fits the bill!

 

[Gavaxeman]

I really hope The Byrd’s catalogue gets some reissue treatments..such a great band

 

[Rowan]

I really hope The Byrd’s catalogue gets some reissue treatments..such a great band

I'm trying to think what I have. Sundazed I think. They're great