JIMI HENDRIX Band Of Gypsys CAPITOL RARE Purple label UNPLAYED MINT

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Here’s The Capitol “purple label” from a reissue of Band of Gypsys (cat. no. STAO-472)—a re-release pressed at Capitol's Winchester plant circa 1977, distinguished by its purple label and artistically reprinted gatefold LP.

What is Band of Gypsys (Capitol STAO-472)?

• Album overview: Band of Gypsys is a live album by Jimi Hendrix, recorded on January 1, 1970, at the Fillmore East in New York City. It features Hendrix with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles—the first album without the original Experience lineup. 

• Release details: Capitol Records released the album in the U.S. on March 25, 1970. It quickly climbed the charts, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard LPs chart and remaining on the chart for 61 weeks. 

STAO-472 — Original Pressing and Reissues

• Original 1970 pressing: The first U.S. gatefold pressing carried the catalogue number STAO-472 and was pressed by Capitol, with a standard label—not purple. 

• Winchester reissue (late 1970s): The version you're referring to—“purple label”—is a later reissue, most likely from around 1977, pressed at Capitol’s Winchester plant. These reissues featured a distinctive purple label and used the same STAO-472 catalog number. 

• Variations in labels: Other known variants include:

  • Orange-pink label versions. 

  • Red "Target" label used on early 1971–72 pressings out of Capitol’s Los Angeles plant—which can be identified by press ring details. 

  • Green Capitol labels and club-edition versions marked "STAO-8-0472" or "STAO-472" on different parts of the sleeve. 

Track Listing (Original U.S. STAO-472)

From the U.S. LP version (Capitol STAO-472, 1970): 

Collectibility & Value

• Market value: According to collector data, STAO-472 LPs sell for an average of around $17, with individual sale prices ranging from nearly $6 up to about $55.

• Condition matters: The Winchester purple-label reissue—especially in VG+ to EX condition—fetches higher prices, often around the $60–70 mark. 

In Summary

• STAO-472 was originally released in 1970, capturing Hendrix’s iconic live performance with the Band of Gypsys.

• The purple label version is a reissue from the late ’70s, pressed at the Winchester plant—this makes it visually distinct and collectible.

• Multiple label variants exist (orange-pink, red “target,” green club editions), each offering unique identification cues.

• Track listing remains consistent across standard editions, and the album remains a seminal live recording with deep influence across rock, funk, and beyond.