The Doors - L.A. Woman (Original Die-Cut Vinyl Album Cover)

This is an original 1971 pressing of 'L.A. Woman' by the American rock band The Doors, released under the Elektra Records label. The jacket features the iconic radius-cut corners and a die-cut window on the front panel. Through this window, a clear yellow acetate or cellophane insert displays a black and white photograph of the four band members: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Jim Morrison (featuring his famous bearded look from his final recording sessions). The outer sleeve is finished in a distinct burgundy or deep maroon color with embossed white 'DOORS' text at the top and black 'L.A. WOMAN' text at the bottom. Regarding condition, the cover shows significant signs of handling and age. There is prominent edge wear and blunting at the rounded corners, along with surface 'ring wear' visible on the maroon ink. The die-cut window shows some fraying and light creasing around the edges. Most notably, the yellow transparent insert displays significant crackling, crystallization, or 'foxing' patterns throughout the plastic, which is common for this specific release as the material degrades over time. No major tears are visible in this view, but the overall patina suggests a well-used 'Very Good' (VG) condition grade for the sleeve. This design is highly celebrated in vinyl history for its unique use of materials and structural engineering.