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The Essential Jimi Hendrix is one of the most respected Hendrix compilations ever issued, bringing together material from across his entire recording career in a comprehensive double-album set. Originally released in the 1970s, this collection was designed to showcase not only the famous singles but also key album tracks that demonstrated Hendrix’s extraordinary growth as a guitarist, songwriter and studio innovator.
Rather than focusing solely on the hits, this set includes landmark recordings from Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland and the posthumous releases that followed. The result is a superb overview of Hendrix’s artistic journey, featuring psychedelic classics, blues-based explorations, powerful rock performances and some of his most ambitious studio work.
For collectors and listeners alike, The Essential Jimi Hendrix remains one of the finest single-package introductions to Hendrix’s catalogue, offering a broad selection of many of his most important recordings.
Genre:
Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock
Track Listing
Side One
- Are You Experienced?
- Third Stone From The Sun
- Purple Haze
- Little Wing
- If Six Was Nine
Side Two
- Bold As Love
- Little Miss Lover
- Castles Made Of Sand
- Gypsy Eyes
- Burning Of The Midnight Lamp
- Voodoo Chile
Side Three
- Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)
- Still Raining, Still Dreaming
- House Burning Down
- All Along The Watchtower
- Room Full Of Mirrors
Side Four
- Izabella
- Freedom
- Dolly Dagger
- Stepping Stone
- Drifting
- Ezy Ryder
Pressing & Collectibility Notes
UK Polydor double LP release. This compilation is highly regarded because of its excellent track selection and broad coverage of Hendrix’s career. Unlike many later budget compilations, The Essential Jimi Hendrix was carefully assembled and remains a favourite among collectors seeking a substantial overview of his work on vinyl.
