{"product_id":"crawdaddy-magazine-january-1968-the-magazine-of-rock-the-doors","title":"Crawdaddy! Magazine — January 1968 | The Magazine of Rock | The Doors","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary piece of rock history. This is an original January 1968 issue of \u003cem\u003eCrawdaddy!\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's first serious rock music magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e — in very nice condition with only minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a stunning high-contrast black and white portrait, widely believed to depict \u003cstrong\u003eJim Morrison of The Doors\u003c\/strong\u003e, shot in dramatic profile with moody, atmospheric lighting that perfectly captures the spirit of the era. Inside, collectors will find a \u003cstrong\u003efull-page Elektra Records advertisement announcing \u003cem\u003eStrange Days\u003c\/em\u003e by The Doors\u003c\/strong\u003e — headlined \u003cem\u003e\"The Second Coming is at hand\"\u003c\/em\u003e — one of the most iconic album launch ads in rock history. \u003cem\u003eStrange Days\u003c\/em\u003e was released October 1967, making this January 1968 issue a direct contemporary document of that landmark release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1968 printing — not a reprint or reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic Jim Morrison cover portrait in high-contrast black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-page Elektra Records Strange Days \/ The Doors launch advertisement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 cents original cover price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACME distributor stamp — a charming period detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery nice condition with only minor wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for collectors of The Doors, vintage music press, or 1960s counterculture ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and evocative survivor from the golden age of rock journalism. Ships carefully packaged to preserve its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mile High Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48582423511272,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2384\/7656\/files\/17795597090204210760281126789469.jpg?v=1779559719","url":"https:\/\/www.milehighvinyl.ca\/products\/crawdaddy-magazine-january-1968-the-magazine-of-rock-the-doors","provider":"Mile High Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}