JIMI HENDRIX Electric Ladyland UK EARLIEST POLYDOR LP
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JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE ELECTRIC LADYLAND
1973 FIRST POLYDOR ISSUE CORRECTED MATRIX NUMBERS
Side A is backed with Side D, Side B with Side C Side A: 2310269 A handetched, 613008 A//2 420 11 4 Side D: 2310269 B handetched, 613008 B A (crossed out) //1 0 11 6 Side B: 2310270 A handetched, 613009 A 2 420 11 20 Side C: 2310270 A B crossed out B handetched, 613009 B//2 420 11 16
This is a UK 1st Polydor press of 'Electric Ladyland' by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This rare press has the earliest matrix numbers all corrected, confirming that is the very earliest press. They are complete with the light sheen Polydor labels. Both records have the original polylined inner sleeves and the Polydor fully laminated E J Day gatefold sleeve. Released in 1968, this was Hendrix third and final album and was the only album to be produced under his supervision. Under Ebay policy we are unable to show images of the sleeve.
Record One is in Excellent condition. The heavy vinyl is jet black with a stunning bright gloss. There is no whitening of the grooves or any sign of heavy play at all. There are just a couple of wispy marks on each side. Record Two is still glossy but has a few more marks and is in Very Good condition. The original Polydor labels are still completely clean. The red is extremely solid, the black text is sharp and there is only the slightest spindle wear. Both records are complete with their original polylined inner sleeves.
Both records sit completely flat on the turntable and when played the sound is rich, vibrant and very clear. There is some light background hiss on Record 2 but there is no noise at any point that spoils the enjoyment of the wonderful bold heavy vinyl sound.
The laminated gatefold Ernest J Day sleeve is in Very Good condition. The laminate has a sensational mirrored shine. The colours are warm and bright and the black is exceptionally bold. There is very light opening edge and corner wear. The inside is extremely bright and the images are sharp. The edges are still firm and the whole sleeve is solid.
577 (GS 6.7.5 (577))
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