1. General Information Artist: The Doors Title: People Are Strange / Unhappy Girl Label: Elektra Records Catalog Number: EK-45621 Format: 7" Vinyl, 45 RPM, Single Country: USA Released: September 1967 Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Acid Rock 2. Description "People Are Strange" was the lead single from The Doors' second studio album, Strange Days. Released in the autumn of 1967, it became an instant classic, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was famously written by Jim Morrison and Robby Krieger after a walk to the top of Laurel Canyon; Morrison reportedly returned from the walk "euphoric" with the lyrics, which captured the alienation of the hippie subculture and his own personal demons. The B-side, "Unhappy Girl," is a surreal, keyboard-driven track also featured on Strange Days, showcasing Ray Manzarek's signature Vox Continental organ work. 3. Condition Vinyl: Near Mint Minus (NM-) Labels: Excellent condition. The red and tan "sawtooth" labels are bright and crisp. There is no writing, sticker residue, or spindle wear. Picture Sleeve: Excellent (EX) 4. Notes for Collectors This is a confirmed First Edition. Collectors should note the following identifying features that distinguish it from later reissues: Label Design: This features the original 1967 "sawtooth" border label. By the early 1970s, Elektra had switched to the "Red E" and later the "Butterfly" label designs. Pressing Plant: The presence of the (SPEC) etching and the Specialty Records Corporation logo (an "S" with "R" and "C" inside) confirms this as a 1967 Specialty pressing, known for high-quality vinyl composition. Picture Sleeve: Genuine first-release picture sleeves for this single are increasingly difficult to find in decent condition, as many were discarded or replaced with generic company sleeves over time. 5. Matrix / Labels Matrix Side A (Etched): EK 45621 A (SPEC) [SRC Logo] Matrix Side B (Etched): EK 45621 B (SPEC) [SRC Logo] Side A Label: PEOPLE ARE STRANGE (The Doors) / Time 2:10 / Produced by Paul Rothchild Side B Label: UNHAPPY GIRL (The Doors) / Time 1:58 / Engineering: Bruce Botnick Address: Elektra Records, 1855 Broadway, N. Y., N. Y.