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Jimi Hendrix
Are You Experienced
1979 Analogue pressing.
Reprise Records - RS6261
Vinyl is EX++ to Mint-
Vinyl look EX++ to Mint- : faint, light marks and a few, faint, inaudible and small, visual imperfections.
Vinyl play mostly EX++ to Mint-, mostly Mint- : light background-crackle faintly in a few, quiet passages and a few, low background-thuds on A-1 intro before music.
Labels are EX++ : light marks and minor manufacturer imperfections.
Cover is EX+ to EX++ : intact seams, small bends, light edge and corner-wear; faint stain on front and light indentations.
Inner-sleeve has intact seams.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve (pictured) which the vinyl is stored in after being professionally machine-cleaned and graded.
Out of print pressing ~
"One of the most stunning debuts in rock history, and one of the definitive albums of the psychedelic era. On , synthesized various elements of the cutting edge of 1967 rock into music that sounded both futuristic and rooted in the best traditions of rock, blues, pop, and soul. It was his mind-boggling guitar work, of course, that got most of the ink, building upon the experiments of British innovators like and to chart new sonic territories in feedback, distortion, and sheer volume. It wouldn't have meant much, however, without his excellent material, whether psychedelic frenzy ("Foxey Lady," "Manic Depression," "Purple Haze"), instrumental freak-out jams ("Third Stone from the Sun"), blues ("Red House," "Hey Joe"), or tender, poetic compositions ("The Wind Cries Mary") that demonstrated the breadth of his songwriting talents. Not to be underestimated were the contributions of drummer and bassist , who gave the music a rhythmic pulse that fused parts of rock and improvised jazz. Many of these songs are among 's very finest; it may be true that he would continue to develop at a rapid pace throughout the rest of his brief career, but he would never surpass his first LP in terms of consistently high quality."...
-allmusic