A bit more detail I left out. This is a Pitman Press, not Monarch or Santa Maria. It's the second US LP, as listed on Discogs. So while very early, the Monarch seems to be most sought after.
Preferred pressing of The Doors: LA Woman LP
I have the opportunity to buy an very early pressing EKS-75011 A-1, side 1 EKS-75011 B-1, side 2.
This would co-exist with my QRP 45, but perhaps replace my later standard pressing. It's from a trusted source, who play graded it, so that's all solid. I am leaning against spending the $75 for the following reason. I heard the standard pressings of LA Woman can veer to the lean, because the bass was thin. I went on to read LA-W was a perfect candidate for 45 RPM, because the running time was on the long side, which my be the reason it sounds this way. I like the 45's very much, but frankly I find myself reaching for my early press Strange Days and S/T more often. The former on 45 is superb IMO. I will be dusting off my later 33 RPM, and playing it to get an idea. If memory serves, it is indeed on the leaner side. In the mean time, I figured why not get some opinions. I have to admit, my 45's don't get much rotation these days.