Jimi Hendrix – Midnight Lightning 1975 TEST PRESSING w/ Label Sheet MS 2229 NM
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Feb 9, 2026 Sold Date
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Description


The etching/wax reads 15 MS 2229 followed by 31921 – B- 1A

NM UNPLAYED


Jimi Hendrix – Midnight Lightning (1975)

Original TEST PRESSING – Reprise Records MS 2229

Santa Maria Columbia Record Productions

Includes Original 1975 Label Copy Sheet (Lorrie Janson)

Ultra-Rare Pre-Release Advance Copy


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⭐ Item Details

• Format: 12” LP Test Pressing

• Label: Columbia Record Productions / Reprise

• Catalog #: MS 2229

• Release Date (official): November 10, 1975

• This copy dated: October 9, 1975 (with 10/13/75 revision)

• Stamped code on sleeve: TNI 12•24 / 734 / 17

• White Columbia TEST PRESSING labels

• Original Label Copy Sheet taped to the jacket

• From the Douglas-era Hendrix production series

• Track timings and publishing notes match the earliest known version


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📀 Track Listing (from label sheet)


SIDE I

1. Trash Man – 3:16

2. Midnight Lightning – 3:52

3. Hear My Train – 5:18

4. Gypsy Boy (New Rising Sun) – 3:51

Playing Time: 16:17


SIDE II

1. Blue Suede Shoes – 3:28

2. Machine Gun – 7:27

3. Once I Had a Woman – 5:44

4. Beginnings – 3:02

Playing Time: 19:41


All selections written by Jimi Hendrix, except as noted.


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🔥 Why This Is Rare


Test pressings were produced in extremely small quantities (often 5–12 copies) for label executives, engineers, and artist management.

This one is especially desirable because:

• Original 1975 Reprise label copy sheet included

• Santa Maria pressing (more valuable)

• Advance / pre-production revision sheet

• Hand-written identifiers on sleeve


High-end Hendrix collectors target these heavily.


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💽 Condition


Vinyl: Looks strong VG+ (conservative). Light sleeve scuffs only. No major scratches noted.

Sleeve: G+/VG- with foxing, age stains, tape residue, writing (“Jimi Hendrix”), and storage wear — normal for a 50-year-old test pressing.

Label Sheet: Fully attached, readable, original.


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