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Forbes
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Doors Return To The Charts In America With A ‘New' Album
The Doors' Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress debuts on Billboard's Vinyl Albums and Top Album ... More Sales charts, earning the band another win. The Doors L-R Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger pose for a portrait circa 1968 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Edmund Teske/Michael) It's been nearly 50 years since The Doors last released a proper studio album. The legendary rock band didn't produce much in the way of original material after frontman Jim Morrison's death in 1971. That was a devastating loss, considering Morrison wasn't just the face of the group, but also its soul, sound, and beating heart. Since then, the group has shared occasional projects and singles, but its presence on the charts has mostly been fueled by live albums, reissues, and special edition packages that cater to a devoted fan base still hungry for anything bearing that familiar name. The Doors return to a pair of Billboard charts this frame thanks to the arrival of Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress. The limited edition vinyl debuts at No. 16 on the Vinyl Albums list, while also opening at No. 27 on the more general Top Album Sales roster, which ranks the bestselling full-lengths in the U.S. regardless of genre or format. According to Luminate, Strange Days 1967 sold just over 6,000 copies in its first full tracking span. With Strange Days 1967, The Doors add another win to an already notable track record on Billboard's sales-focused rosters. This latest project becomes the band's fifteenth title to appear on the Vinyl Albums chart. Over on the Top Album Sales chart, this release pushes The Doors' career total to 25 placements. That number includes a mix of older classics, reissued packages, and now this unique, fan-focused title. What exactly is Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress? The release is made up of rough mixes taken from sessions that would ultimately become the band's Strange Days album, which first dropped in the fall of 1967. That full-length helped solidify The Doors' place in rock history, powered by singles like 'People Are Strange' and 'Love Me Two Times.' The new collection doesn't offer anything drastically different, but that's kind of the point. It's designed for hardcore fans — those who want to hear what these songs sounded like before they were polished and finalized. Pressed on translucent blue vinyl, the album was released as part of this year's Record Store Day campaign and limited to just 7,500 copies. The original Strange Days came out in 1967, just months after the band's debut album. While it didn't eclipse that self-titled launch in terms of cultural impact or hit singles, the record remains incredibly important in the development of psychedelic rock – and clearly a fan favorite.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Doors Chart A New Album, But Fans Already Know The Music
The Doors haven't operated as a fully active band in decades, but the group still occasionally returns to the charts with new releases, especially in markets like the United Kingdom. This week, the rock legends return to the British charts with Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress, a special vinyl release that reminds longtime followers of the group's distinctive style and Jim Morrison's unmistakable vocals, both of which are spectacular – even in rough form. Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress opens on a pair of tallies in the U.K., nearly matching its placement on the two. The special release starts at No. 52 on the Official Physical Albums chart and one spot lower, at No. 53, on the Official Albums Sales ranking. Including Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress, The Doors have now landed 18 placements on the list of the U.K.'s bestselling physical albums. On the sales tally that also includes digital purchases, the band now claims an even dozen wins. It's only been about a year since The Doors last showed up on both of these charts, despite the fact that the group hasn't produced new work in years. In May 2024, the band returned with Live at Konserthuset Stockholm, another collectible that ended up spending just one frame as a bestseller. Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress will likely follow a similar trajectory, appearing for a single week before dropping off. This new demo-style compilation was clearly crafted with fans in mind, and it arrived to be a part of Record Store Day 2025. The raw recordings provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the band's creative process while working on one of its most important and earliest collections. And even though the versions of the songs on this set may not be polished or fully finalized, that's part of what makes the offering so appealing. Longtime listeners now have a new way to experience Strange Days—and that curiosity appears to have translated into real sales. Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress is made up of rough mixes from sessions tied to the band's second album, Strange Days, which arrived back in September 1967. That release followed less than a year after The Doors, the debut that turned the group into international stars. Lead Strange Days single 'People Are Strange' powered the sophomore set at the time and remains one of the act's most familiar hits.
