The Essential Jimi Hendrix

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Tracklist

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1▼12" Vinyl
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A1Are You Experienced?
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1967-04-03 until 1967-04-04)
electric bass guitar:
Noel Redding (from 1967-04-03 until 1967-04-04)
electric guitar and piano:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1967-04-03 until 1967-04-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 2010)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (from 1967-04-03 until 1967-04-04)
recording of:
Are You Experienced? (from 1967-04-03 until 1967-04-04)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience44:07
A2Third Stone From the Sun
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Chas Chandler
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar:
Noel Redding
electric guitar:
Jimi Hendrix
background vocals:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
vocals:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler and Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 2010)
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1964 - 1967) in London (Greater London)
recording of:
Third Stone From the Sun
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.556:37
A3Purple Haze
engineer:
Dave Siddle (De Lane Lea) (engineer) (on 1967-01-11) and Eddie Kramer (Olympic) (engineer) (on 1967-02-03)
producer:
Chas Chandler
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1967-01-11 until 1967-02-03)
electric bass guitar and background vocals:
Noel Redding (from 1967-01-11 until 1967-02-03)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1967-01-11 until 1967-02-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 2010)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho (on 1967-01-11) and Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (on 1967-02-03, from 1967-02-03 until 1967-02-08)
produced at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (on 1967-01-11)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 17) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 250)
recording of:
Purple Haze (from 1967-01-11 until 1967-02-03)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Chappell Music (UK), Chappell Musikverlag GmbH, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., Interworld Music Ltd., Sea-Lark Enterprises, Inc. and Yameta Co. Ltd.
quotes music from:
The Ballad of Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.22:47
A4Little Wing
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
electric bass guitar:
Noel Redding (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
electric guitar and glockenspiel and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
produced at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (2026-05-04) (number: 18), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 188) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 358)
recording of:
Little Wing (from 1967-10-25 until 1967-10-28)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., Interworld Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and Bella Godiva Music (in 1967)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.352:24
A5If 6 Was 9
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar [bass guitar]:
Noel Redding
foot stomps:
Graham Nash and Noel Redding
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
recording of:
If 6 Was 9
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.75:32
B1Bold as Love
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1967-10-29)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1967-10-29)
electric bass guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1967-10-29) and Noel Redding (on 1967-10-29)
electric guitar, harpsichord and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1967-10-29)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (on 1967-10-29)
recording of:
Bold as Love (on 1967-10-29)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.454:08
B2Little Miss Lover
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar [bass guitar]:
Noel Redding
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
recording of:
Little Miss Lover
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Sea-Lark Enterprises, Inc.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.752:20
B3Castles Made of Sand
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar [bass guitar]:
Noel Redding
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
produced at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (in 1966-10)
recording of:
Castles Made of Sand
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.32:45
B4Gypsy Eyes
engineer:
Gary Kellgren and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Noel Redding
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1968-04-27)
produced at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (from 1968-04 until 1968-05)
recording of:
Gypsy Eyes
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.553:39
B5Burning of the Midnight Lamp
engineer:
Gary Kellgren
producer:
Chas Chandler and Jimi Hendrix
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
electric bass guitar:
Noel Redding (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
electric guitar and harpsichord:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
guest background vocals:
The Sweet Inspirations (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recorded at:
Mayfair Recording Studios (New York City) in Theater District (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
produced at:
Mayfair Recording Studios (New York City) in Theater District (on 1967-07-07, on 1967-07-20)
recording of:
Burning of the Midnight Lamp (from 1967-07-06 until 1967-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.23:35
B6Voodoo Chile (slight return)
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1968-05-03)
producer:
Bryan “Chas” Chandler and Jimi Hendrix
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1968-05-03)
electric bass guitar:
Noel Redding (on 1968-05-03)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1968-05-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1968-05-03)
produced at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1968-05-03)
part of:
NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 15) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 101)
recording of:
Voodoo Child (slight return) (on 1968-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
is based on:
Voodoo Chile
recording of:
Voodoo Chile (on 1968-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.155:08
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C1Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland)
engineer:
Gary Kellgren and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar and electric guitar:
Jimi Hendrix
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recording of:
Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.152:09
C2Still Raining, Still Dreaming
engineer:
Gary Kellgren and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix
congas:
Larry Faucette
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles
electric guitar:
Jimi Hendrix
organ:
Mike Finnigan (keyboardist)
tenor saxophone:
Freddie Smith (US saxophonist)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recording of:
Still Raining, Still Dreaming
composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.454:22
C3House Burning Down
engineer:
Gary Kellgren and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
electric bass guitar and electric guitar:
Jimi Hendrix
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recording of:
House Burning Down
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Interworld Music Ltd.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience3.44:30
C4All Along the Watchtower
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix
12 string guitar:
Dave Mason (co‐founder of Traffic) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
percussion:
Brian Jones (Rolling Stones member) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
background vocals:
Dave Mason (co‐founder of Traffic)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (on 1968-01-21) and The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (in 1968-04, in 1968-05)
produced at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes (on 1968-01-21)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (2026-05-04) (number: 11), New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 24), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 40), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 47) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 48)
cover recording of:
All Along the Watchtower (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (from 1967-10 until 1967-11)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) and Dwarf Music (from 1968 to present)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience4.53:57
C5Room Full of Mirrors
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles (on 1969-11-17)
electric bass guitar:
Billy Cox (on 1969-11-17)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1969-11-17)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1969-11-17)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1969-11-17)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village
recording of:
Room Full of Mirrors (on 1969-11-17)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Chappell Music Co. Inc., Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Interworld Music Ltd.
Jimi Hendrix2.53:16
C6Izabella
engineer:
Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1971-01-31) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1971-01-31)
bass:
Billy Cox (, from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-18 until 1970-06)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) and PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1971)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1970-01-17) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (in 1970-06)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1971-01-31)
recording of:
Izabella (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Experience Hendrix, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Interworld Music Ltd.
Jimi Hendrix12:49
D1Freedom
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
electric bass guitar:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
electric guitar, piano and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-06-25, on 1970-07-14, on 1970-07-19, on 1970-08-14, on 1970-08-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-08-24)
recording of:
Freedom (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Inc. and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
Jimi Hendrix23:23
D2Dolly Dagger
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1970-07-01)
electric bass guitar:
Billy Cox (on 1970-07-01)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-07-01)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (on 1970-07-01)
guest background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (on 1970-07-01)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-07-01)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-07-01)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village
recording of:
Dolly Dagger (on 1970-07-01)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
Jimi Hendrix34:40
D3Stepping Stone
engineer:
Bob Hughes (engineer)
producer:
Alan Douglas (American record producer), John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
bass:
Billy Cox
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles
lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) and PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (from 1969-09 until 1969-12)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village
recording of:
Stepping Stone (Jimi Hendrix song) (from 1969-09 until 1969-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
Jimi Hendrix4:06
D4Drifting
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-12-02)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
vibraphone:
Buzzy Linhart (on 1970-11-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-06-25, on 1970-06-29, on 1970-07-23, on 1970-08-20, on 1970-11-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-12-02)
recording of:
Drifting (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-11-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
Jimi Hendrix2.153:45
D5Ezy Rider
engineer:
Jack Adams (American engineer), Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-22) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-22)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Steve Winwood and Chris Wood (vibes for Jimi Hendrix)
background vocals:
Steve Winwood (from 1969-02-18 until 1970-08-22) and Chris Wood (rock musician, member of Traffic) (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1971)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan (on 1969-12-18, on 1970-01-20) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-06-15, on 1970-06-18, on 1970-07-02, on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village (on 1970-08-22)
recording of:
Ezy Ryder (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.
Jimi Hendrix2.34:05

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