Name: The Doors – Alive, She Cried Reference #2 Vinyl
Brand: Mary Cobra
SKU: NYC_MC_033
Price: 125.00 USD
Availability: InStock

The Doors – Alive, She Cried Reference #2 Vinyl

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An original reference pressing of The Doors’ live album Alive, She Cried, issued during the album’s production in 1983. Housed in a plain Elektra Records sleeve with handwritten identification, the disc features custom typed labels marked "Reference #2", indicating it was produced for internal review prior to commercial manufacture.

Reference pressings were created in very small quantities for producers, engineers, record executives and the band to approve mastering and sequencing before an album entered full production. As a result, they are considerably scarcer than standard commercial releases and offer a fascinating insight into the record-making process.

Alive, She Cried compiled live performances recorded by The Doors between 1968 and 1970, including versions of "Gloria," "Moonlight Drive," "Love Me Two Times," "Little Red Rooster" and "Light My Fire." This reference copy represents an early production-stage example of the album before its retail release.

The record comes directly from the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez), founding guitarist of The Detroit Cobras, whose archive reflects a lifelong appreciation for influential rock recordings.

Key Details & Collectability

Original Reference #2 pressing of Alive, She Cried.
Produced for internal review prior to commercial release.
Plain Elektra Records sleeve with handwritten title.
Custom typed reference labels on both sides.
From the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.
A desirable artefact with strong appeal to collectors of The Doors and vintage record industry memorabilia.

Pairs well with

Provenance

Mary Cobra

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