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The Very Best of the Doors
Greatest hits album by the Doors
Released	September 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)
Recorded	1966–1971
Genre	Psychedelic rock blues rock acid rock
Length	78:53 (single disc version) 140:36 (double disc version)
Label	Elektra Rhino
Producer	Paul A. Rothchild Bruce Botnick the Doors
The Doors chronology
Legacy: The Absolute Best (2003) The Very Best of the Doors (2007) The Future Starts Here: The Essential Doors Hits (2008)

The Very Best of the Doors is the ninth compilation album by the rock band the Doors. It was released on September 25, 2007, to commemorate the band's 40th anniversary. The masters were drawn from the same remixes/remasters used for the 2006 Perception box set and 2007 Doors reissues.

Three versions of the album were released – a single CD version (UK only) and two double-CD versions with minor differences (US and UK).

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

Music writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave The Very Best of the Doors four and a half out of five stars in an album review for AllMusic. He outlines the differences between the similarly named releases and advises "if you're looking for an introduction or just the hits, take either of the 2001 or 2007 single discs; if you're looking for most of the best, pick the double-disc set, either with or without the DVDs."

Track listings

All tracks are written by the Doors (John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison), except where noted. Details are taken from the 2007 Elektra/Rhino double CD liner notes, except running times, which are taken from the AllMusic review. Other releases may show different information.

Single CD version

Released in the US as The Future Starts Here: The Essential Doors Hits (2008).

Double CD version

Bonus DVD

Walmart-exclusive double CD plus DVD set contains the UK track listing (even if bought in the U.S.). The DVD highlights performances from Live in Europe 1968.

Personnel

• Jim Morrison – vocals
• Robby Krieger – guitar
• Ray Manzarek – piano, organ
• John Densmore – drums

Certifications

References

1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Very Best of the Doors". AllMusic. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
2. ^ The Very Best of the Doors (CD booklet). Europe: Elektra Records. 2007. p. 14. 081227999582. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
3. The Future Starts Here: The Essential Doors Hits (Liner notes). US: Elektra Records & Rhino Records. 2007. R2 360060. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
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• 2007 greatest hits albums
• Albums produced by Paul A. Rothchild
• Albums produced by Bruce Botnick
• Elektra Records compilation albums
• Rhino Entertainment compilation albums
• The Doors compilation albums