RARE Jimi Hendrix LP - Axis Bold as Love w/ INSERT

	£		63
	$		83

. MEGA RARE LP by Jimi Hendrix
Axis: Bold as Love
Mono 1st Pressing with INSERT!   .
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On offer here is a mega rare, early 1st pressing of the Jimi Hendrix LP 'Axis Bold as Love'. This is the original mono 1st pressing with textured label with ridged edge and, most importantly, this copy has the MEGA RARE INSERT!

This was Hendrix's second studio release and showed that Jimi was working with a much more conscious use of the recording studio and its abilities. Whereas his live shows were more focused on power and playing ability, his studio worked allowed him to focus more on writing and composing. This LP showed just what the man was capable of with some powerful blues/rock songs such as "If 6 Was 9", "Spanish Castle Magic" and the title song. But other styles were worked with to, such as a more jazzy feel with "Up From the Skies" and the ballads like "Little Wing" and "Castles Made of Sand". This album truly is an 'experience' and is an awesome LP to listen to!

This copy has the insanely hard to find, mega rare insert! When this LP was released just the first 500 mono and 500 stereo copies copies ever were given a special, orange lyrical insert. Yup, only 1,000 of these were EVER made back in 1967 - that's 40 years ago. Just think how long in that time how many inserts have been damaged or destroyed? There can't be many of these left, and the fact that they hardly ever come up for sale on eBay further tells us this!

A mega rare copy of an awesome album! Would look great in any record collection!

If there is anything else you'd like to know about this record, then please don't hesitate to get in touch!   .
. . Band / Artist Jimi Hendrix Title Axis Bold as Love Year 1967 Label Black track with textured logos and raised edge. Catalogue Number 612 003 Format Mono Track Listing Side 1   Side 2 1. EXP
2. Up From the Skies
3. Spanish Castle Magic
4. Wait Until Tomorrow
5. Ain't No Telling
6. Little Wing
7. If Six Was Nine   1. You've Got Me Floating
2. Castles Made of Sand
3. She's So Fine
4. One Rainy Wish
5. Little Miss Lover
6. Bold as Love Side 1 Matrix Number 612003 A \/ 1 Side 1 Stamper Codes   Side 2 Matrix Number 612003 B \/ 1 Side 2 Stamper Codes     .
. VG The cover is holding up well for its age but does have some light wear and tear in places. The front cover is nice, clean and colourful with a number of little creases around the edges. The corners are a little rounded. The seams both have one or two little creases running through them but both are holding tight with no wear or splits. The spine has some wear that's gone down into the card underneath but again there's no splits or anything. The back cover, like the front, is clean and colourful with some light creasing around the edges. The inner gatefold is awesome with no wear or marks to the non-laminated image. The over-flaps have a couple of creases in them at there's a small tear at the top right. Overall the sleeve is looking nice!   The Front Cover   The Back Cover     The Gatefold   .
. VG The disc has a pretty nice shine to it but the playing surface is covered in light scuffmarks along with a few slightly heavier marks, but nothing too serious. The disc plays through okay without skipping but does have a slight distortion in places and light but constant background crackle. Overall the disc isn't too bad - plays well but with some crackle.   Side 1   Side 2   .
. EX+ Both labels are clean, crisp and clear with nice, sharp, bright silver text. There is some spindle-wear but because of the colour of the label this can only be seen if it's reflected. Overall the labels look great!   Side 1   Side 2   .
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The MEGA RARE insert in all it's glory! It has some creasing and the middle crease has worn slightly but overall the insert is holding up nicely. VG+.             None   None             None       .
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