{"product_id":"doors-alive-she-cried-reference","title":"The Doors – Alive, She Cried Reference #2 Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReference 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlive, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Reference #2 pressing of Alive, She Cried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced for internal review prior to commercial release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Elektra Records sleeve with handwritten title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom typed reference labels on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA desirable artefact with strong appeal to collectors of The Doors and vintage record industry memorabilia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mary Cobra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54998482223433,"sku":"NYC_MC_033","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NY_MC_-33.png?v=1785931104","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/doors-alive-she-cried-reference","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}