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JIMI HENDRIX: LIFETIME (Pre 9/18/70) RECORD COLLECTION [with DISCOGRAPHY]

45s & EP (139) pieces LPs (144) separate [many have multiple discs] Acetates (5) four 7”, one 12”

Abbreviations: Center Hole Abbreviations for 45's: 45h = 45: with standard 1&1/2" hole wpo = 45: with Punch Out, (+ description if needed) por = 45: with Punch Out Removed lph = 45: with LP sized hole (small)

* = item is present and accounted for. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AUSTRALIA POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

1967 *NH 59096 WIND CRIES MARY/ lph: Matrix A:604004A B:604004B International Polydor Production (black label) Distributed by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited Sleeve: Distributed in Australia by Philips Electrical Pty. Ltd.

1967 *NH 59137 FIRE/ [mono] CH: lp Matrix A: mx 155111 59137A NH59137-1 B: mx 155112 59137B NH59137-2 International Polydor Production (black label/red-silver logo) Distributed by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited

1968 *NH 59149 /LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHT International Polydor Productions (Black label) mono Sleeve: Purple dist in Australia by Phonogram Recordings PTY Limited

1967 *EPH 60033 WIND CRIES MARY///51ST ANNIVERSARY EP Picture Sleeve (reads, “EPH 000 36” at TL front) CH: lp Matrix: 153363/4 60033 A/B EPH60033-1/2

1/68 *EPH 60036 /FOXY LADY/FIRE/MANIC DEPRESSION [EP-PS] International Polydor Production (black label) Label variation: nothing (empty) pub rights box, “control” listed in credits after times Label has “side 1/2” under Matrix “60036-A/B” under “EPH-6003” CH: lph Matrix: MX 155162/3 60036 A/B EPH 60036 1/2 1/68 *EPH 60036 STONE FREE/FOXY LADY/FIRE/MANIC DEPRESSION [EP-PS] International Polydor Production Extended Play (black label) Label variation: “COPYRIGHT CONTROL” logo in pub rights box Label has nothing Matrix “60036-A/B” under “EPH-6003” CH: lph Matrix: MX 155162/3 60036 A/B EPH 60036 1/2

AUSTRALIA POLYDOR LP RELEASES: A.J.S. [made in Australia]

1967 *612 003 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE International Polydor Production (black label) Mono gatefold,“MONO” on cover TR cnr Matrix: MX155126/7 (scratched) 612 003 A/B (stamped) 1967 *612 003 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE Polydor mono gatefold (red label) "MONO" on cover TR cnr.. Matrix: MX155451/2 612 003-1/2 (all stamped) 1968 *LPHM 612 003 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE International Polydor Production (black label) "MONO" on cover TR cnr Matrix: MX155126/7 (scratched), 612 003 A/B (stamped)

AUSTRALIA MISC LP RELEASES:

LONDON 11/68 *SAHA-8369 STRANGE THINGS Jimi/ LP stereo EMI Ltd, glossy laminated cover CH: lp Matrix: ACZ-3110/1-IL [matches UK vinyl]

AUSTRIA POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

1967 *59 117 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STPLSD [German ps] [Biem/Gema] Matrix A: 59 117 A Matrix B: 59 117 B "P 1967/Made In Austria" printed on both sides note: side A has "X" rubber stamped on label

1967 *59 159 FOXY LADY/MANIC DEPRESSION [German ps] [Biem] Matrix A: 00 059159 A Matrix B: 00 059159 B P 1967 printed on both sides of record

1968 *59 240 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME? [German ps] [Biem] Matrix A: 00 059240 A Matrix B: 00 059240 B "P 1968/Made in Austria" printed on both sides note: side A has "R" rubber stamped on label

1968 *59 246 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/ [German ps] [Biem] Matrix A: 00 059256 A Matrix B: 00 059256 B "P 1968/Made In Austria" printed on both sides note: side B has "X" rubber stamped on label

BRAZIL POLYDOR LP RELEASES: Companhia Brasileira De 1969 *LPG 624 001 mono Polydor white label promo single LP version. All mono masters Insert LP sleeve! 4 tracks not present: (studio), & the 3 tracks on side 3. Companhia Brasileira De Discos CGC # 33.177.411/3 "Venda Proibida" stamp:rear CH: lp Matrix: 624 001 A 1/B 1 1969 *LPG 624 001 ELECTRIC LADYLAND mono Polydor red label, 1/2" raised around small punch-hole, then 1" circular strip indented, then 1/4" raised Normal LP cover/sleeve Companhia Brasileira De Discos CGC # 33.177.411/3 CH: lp Matrix: 624 001 A 1/B 1

1970 *LPG 624 032 mono (p)1970 on label. Red Polydor “Polydor Delux” has “1” and “2” outside to right of small box on left of label back cover: LR below Polydor cat#/logo has “ E Cultura” (184 085 A/B) at bottom of label

CANADA REPRISE 45 RELEASES: [Warner Bros Seven Arts Records of Canada Ltd.

1967 *0597 PURPLE HAZE/ (Reprise blue label) matrix & runoff: KA 4985/6 plain brown sleeve marked “Sample copy not for sale”

1968 *0728 PURPLE HAZE/FOXEY LADY [:reprise brown/orange label] "back to back hits" CH: 45h Matrix: KA 4985 [PH rel. Summer 67] KA 6006 [FL rel. Fall 67] note: disc came with unusual green Polydor inter-office style sleeve

9/15/69+ *0853 STONE FREE/ [:reprise brown/orange label] CH: 45h Matrix: MA 7400 [off RS 6281 Axis 1/10/68] Matrix: KA 6365 [off MS 2025 S Hits 7/30/69]i note: WReprise 0853 USA 45 release: 9/15/69 note: 9/69 PRO 336 U.S."Record Show" Warner-Reprise release has Stone Free from Smash Hits..

4/13/70 *0905 STEPPING STONE/IZABELLA [:reprise brown/orange label] CH: 45h Matrix: N51853/4

CANADA REPRISE & MISC LP RELEASES:

1967 *R 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [mono blue label] Matrix: 10681/2 R-6261-A/B 1-A cover: Litho In Canada back cover: Manufactured and distributed in Canada by The Compo Company Ltd. Lachine, Que. 1967 *RS 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [tri-color label] Matrix: RS 6261-A/B 30681/2

1968 *R 6281 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [mono tri-color label] Matrix: 10725/6 R-6281 A/B 1968 *RS 6281 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [tri-color label] Matrix: RS 6261-A/B

10/16/68 *2RS 6307 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [tri-color steamboat label] printed in Canada at LR inside gatefold

6/70 *Cotillion SD 3500 [3 record set] (red-orange Cotillion labels) mftd and dist by Warner Bros Records of Canada, ltd

FRANCE BARCLAY 45 & EP RELEASES:

2/67 *071.III HEY JOE/STONE FREE/51ST ANNIV./CAN YOU SEE ME [orange label] CH: lph Matrix: HBLY71111A/B PROMO or DJ DEMO "BARCLAY" & all info typewritten on label "Echantillon Sans Valeur Commerciale" in red at label bottom 2/28/67 *071 111 M HEY JOE/STONE FREE/51ST ANNIVERSARY/CAN YOU SEE ME? [pic sleeve] EP License Yameta [BIEM] CH: 45h Matrix: HBLY 7111 A/B Notes: article in Jukebox 10/97: this EP 1st released/played at Disco: ‘Europe No.1’

3/17/67 *060 824 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [juke box edition][BEIM] CH: 45h Matrix: H’/BLY60824A/B release date 3/17 on label (same as UK)

5/5/67 *071 157 THE WIND CRIES MARY/FIRE/PURPLE b/w HAZE/HIGHWAY CHILE [BARCLAY PROMOTION [plain orange label] DJ/Promo copy. Label with all info typewritten. Label is missing the title for ‘FIRE’(A side); it’s a track on the disc but not written on the label. There is also a typewriting error on the A side: “ Exppe” as if the typewriter died right there.. on “Experience”. No rights info nor licensing, but reads, "Echantillon Sans Valeur Commerciale" in red curved along label bottom. Play times, for A side tracks hand-written on label. CH: lph Matrix: HBLY71157A/B 5/5/67 *071 157M THE WIND CRIES MARY&FIRE/PURPLE HAZE&HIGHWAY CHILE [pic sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: HBLY71157A/B EP License Yameta

Note: promo/DJ copies came from a well-known journalist Claude Delacroix of Belgian radio/tv [French copies used in Belgium]

8/67 *060.858 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STPLSD [orange label) DJ-Promo Orange ‘Barclay Promotion logo’ sleeve Typewritten Barclay info in blank title-box on sleeve and on label Label has “BARCLAY” in large plain red CAPS across top "Echantillon Sans Valeur Commerciale" in red at label bottom CH: lph Matrix: 60858 A/B 8/67 *060 858 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STPLSD [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: 060 858 A/B

ATLANTIC *060 902 FOXY LADY/BOLD AS LOVE [orange label] Promo 12/67-1/68 Label has “ATLANTIC” in large plain red CAPS across top CH: 45h Matrix: BLY60902A/B hand typewritten label info. "Echantillion sans valeur commerciale" in red at label bottoml CH: 45h Matrix: BLY 60902 A/B BARCLAY *060 902 FOXY LADY/BOLD AS LOVE [picture sleeve/jukebox copy] 12/67-1/68 Bold As Love recorded 10/29/67.Axis release 12/1/67 2-tone orange label. photo: Jean-Paul Leloir CH: 45h Matrix: BLY 60902 A/B

2/26/68 *O60 959 UP FROM THE SKIES/ [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: HBLY 60959 A/B

Jan-Feb 68 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/MAY THIS BE LOVE/HIGHWAY Barclay *0500 004 medium CHILD/HEY JOE/PURPLE HAZE/THE WIND CRIES MARY 5"[12 CENTIMETERS] 33RPM Barclay Mini Boom Series 120 seconds total play time [20 sec samples] [picture sleeve] cover color photo by Alain Dister CH: lph Matrix: HBLY 50000 4A/B

10/18/68 *060 993 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHT [ps] CH: 45h Matrix: BLY 60993 A/B

4/4/69 *O61 038 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: HBLY 61038 A/B

FRANCE MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

LONDON HIT-PARADE *69 002 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [pic sleeve] blue label version 10/20/67 (11/67) BIEM above cat #’s pn label Note: “11/67” date at LR corner on back cover “Hit-Parade 69-002P at TL front cover CH: 45h Matrix: MSC 7797/8 LONDON *80 067 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [pic sleeve] black label version 10/20/67 (12/67) BIEM below cat #’s on label Note: “12/67” at LR corner on back cover No cat number at TL front cover CH: 45h Matrix: MSC 7797/8 C2

FRANCE BARCLAY LP RELEASES: [BIEM] 5/12/67 *0820 143 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?[Biem/Yameta] (white/orange label) Matrix: HXBLY 820 143 A/B

12/1/67 *0820 167 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [mono+stereo][Yameta/Biem] (white/orange label) 45's #071 111, 157 & lp 820 143 shown on back cover.

10/25/68 *0920 060/61 ELECTRIC LADYLAND (white/orange label) Barclay C sticker, Imp. Glory Carpel/Printed in France and mono/stereo, all printed on back cover. 10/25/68 *0920 060/61 ELECTRIC LADYLAND (white/orange label) "C X 2" printed top right back cover. Different Glory info printed bottom left back cover. [copy autographed by Mitch & Noel] 10/25/68 *0920 060/61 ELECTRIC LADYLAND (white/orange label) Cover has mylar sticker TR corner:"Grand Prix Intl" Du Disque Academie Charles Cros '69 "T" sticker on top right back cover. Imprimerie Glory Carpel credit TR on inside back cover

12/69 *921 020 GREATEST HITS (French Smash Hits) - BARCLAY(Super Group)VOL.3 BIEM (white/orange label) distribution mark: “T”(in circle) rear TR cnr. this one has 921.020 (period between numbers) on labels Matrix: BLY 921 020 same on A and B sides Note: ads for 820 143(AYE?), 167(Axis)& 920 060 & 061(EL 1&2) on back cover note: review of this lp is in Rock & Folk #35 12/69 may be a 2nd slight label revision of the late 69 1st 1970 *921 020 GREATEST HITS (French Smash Hits) - BARCLAY(Super Group)VOL.3 BIEM (white/orange label) distribution mark: “C”(in circle) rear TR cnr.

6/12/70 *0920 221 (white/orange label) Johanswaelen is imprinted on side A record. "T" printed on top right back cover. 6/12/70 *0920 221 BAND OF GYPSYS (white/orange label) on label: "License: Jeffery & Chandler"] 6/12/70 *0920 221 BAND OF GYPSYS (white/orange label) Matrix: BLY 920 221 A/B

FRANCE MISC. LP RELEASES:

4/68 London(Disques)*195 002 GET THAT FEELIN' stereo/mono [with Curtis Knight] Matrix A: ACZ-3066-M2 same matrix as UK vinyl B: ACZ-3067-R1

GERMANY POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: [GEMA] 12/16/66 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE white label promo [pic sleeve] (UK release date- German probably about a month later)

3/17/67 *59 072 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [picture sleeve] 3/17 release date: UK, probably close to Ger & Fr CH: 45h Matrix: 59072 A/B P 1967

5/5/67 *59 078 THE WIND CRIES MARY/HIGHWAY CHILE [ps] CH: 45h Matrix: 59078 A/B P 1967 note: has "R" rubber stamped on side B

8/19/67 *59 117 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STPLSD [ps] CH: 45h Matrix: 59117 A/B P 1967 Made in Germany printed on record (both sides)

[Note: the above listed (4) 45's are the only releases listed in the 5/50/68 Zurich Monster Konzert program discography]

11/67-68c *59 159 FOXY LADY/MANIC DEPRESSION red label [pic sleeve] ps has Deutsche Grammophon credits across bottom on both sides. photo: Dezo Hoffman?[same session/shots as US Reprise 0572 Hey Joe. (also included) for Ref: different Pic Sleeve (variation) only. NO DISC here. FOXY LADY/MANIC DEPRESSION *** Has NO Deutsche G credits at all. Has, "Grafiche Dotti - Cernobbio" running up right btm edge/border one side only

1968 *59 199 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH [picture sleeve] White label promo CH: 45h Matrix: 00 059199 A/B 1968 *59 199 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH [picture sleeve] Red label CH: 45h Matrix: 00 059199 A/B

1968 *59 240 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME [pic sleeve] White label promo CH: 45h Matrix: 00 859 240 A/B 1968 *59 240 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME [pic sleeve] Red label CH: 45h Matrix: 00 859 240 A/B

4/4/69 *59 256 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [picture sleeve] White label promo [sample not for sale] CH: 45h Matrix: 00 059 256 A/B NOTE: Date might actually be 2/69. See 2/69 Informationsschallplatte lp says 1968 in vinyl next to matrix # [A Schroeder Music] 4/4/69 *59 256 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [picture sleeve]ø Orange label CH: 45h Matrix: 00 059 256 A/B [A Schroeder Music] DISC ONLY: NO SLEEVE, SLEEVE IS SAME AS ABOVE

11/14/69 *59 375 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/THE BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP [white label-not for sale] CH: 45 Matrix: 00 059 375 S1/2 11/14/69 *59 375 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/THE BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP [picture sleeve]

GERMANY MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

10/67 DECCA *D 19 888 HOW WOULD YOU FEEL/YOU DON'T WANT ME [white label] DJ-Promo [GEMA] Pic sleeve front: “ Disc-Jockey information”, (dk green ink)having song titles, times,etc and nine industry affiliate logos. Sleeve rear is blank CH: 45h, Matrix: 45-D-13152/3 + “Manufactured in Germany” Inner sleeve:Decca version 1-sided with green text, titled: 10/67 DECCA *D 19 888 HOW WOULD YOU FEEL/YOU DON'T WANT ME [ps] [Red label] Writting “12.16.67” on pic sleeve (purchase date?) Pic sleeve: Front and back the same with close up pic of Jimi circa 66-early 67, big lettering to right on black background. CH: 45h Matrix: D 13152/3 [Gema] note: has 12.10.67 written on picture sleeve Inner sleeve may have been: (not here) "Teldec Info" sleeve 2-sided blue w/yellow lettering. Teldec = Telefunken + Decca 1968 LONDON *DL 20 850 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: MSC-7797/8-IXU

[Note: in 5/30/68 Zurich Monster Konzert program, JHE discography,the (2) above listed 45's are the only non-Polydor 45's mentioned]

GERMAN POLYDOR LP RELEASES: [GEMA] Deutsche Grammophon Hamburg 5/12/67 *184 085 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [U.K. release date]

1968 *239 000 AXIS: Deutsche Grammophon,Hamburg stereo/mono on cover (red/org label) reads Stereo 2nd cover of first German reissue. Blocked out 184 110 is not there. 239 000 only on cover. Disc with runoff- matrix identical to blocked out version Note: this version of AXIS: being advertised in the 1/11/69 program

1968 *184 138 SMASH HITS stereo/mono (red Polydor older style labels) back cover has Manufactured by Deutsche Grammophon at LR 1969 *184 138 SMASH HITS stereo mono reissue (red Polydor “boxes” style label) back cover DOES NOT have Deutsche Grammophon info, only has printed in Germany info Matrix: Side A: 00 184138 = 2 A Side B: 00 184138 = 2 B

11/68 *184 183/4 ELECTRIC LADYLAND gatefold 2LP orange stereo label. Interior of cover is THIN stock paper- Fragile ! Matrix disc 183: Side A: 184183A 613 00(two etched outs)8A//1 Side B: 184 183B 613 00(etched out)8 B//1 Matrix disc 184: Side A: 613 00(8etched out)9A(etched in)(B etched out)//1 184184A Side B: 184184B (above) 613009B (below-etched in) 61300(9etched out)8 A (ALL XXX’d out) //1

12/68+ *184 190/91 UNDERGROUND (2 lp gatefold) [compilation] Orange Polydor label Side 2: , If 6 was 9 & 3rd Stone From The Sun (mis-spelled as Brol Stone From The Stone) Note: "Stern Musik" on front/back cover Matrix: P1968

2/69 *641 513 INFORMATIONSSCHALLPLATTE U-MUSIK [white label promo] Polydor sampler with (2) Jimi cuts Crosstown Traffic/Gypsy Eyes 59 256 Matrix: 641513 S1/2 P1969 Side 2: Crosstown Traffic/Gypsy Eyes 59-256 Note: believe this was issued in paper innersleeve w/credits

CHESS RECORDS/POLYDOR [GEMA] Deutsch Grammophon 8/69 *109 577 NEWS [white vinyl] (sampler) Matrix: 00 109577 S1/2 P1969 Note: Features only 1 cut: Red House (side A) Cover sticker"Sonderauflage-Einfuhrungspreis DM 10,-" Billboard 8/9/69 pg.98, Hamburg: "DDG has produced a sampler, Blues News featuring tracks by Jimi Hendrix etc."

GERMAN MISC. LP RELEASES:

INFORMATIONS-SCHALLPLATTE [GEMA] 12/67 *MU 117-2 LISTE DEZEMBER 1967 – industry sampler. [Compilation: Telefunken Decca, RCA, London and Warner Bros. artists] Matrix: V-797-1 Manufactured In Germany Side 2: Jimi Hendrix & Curtis Knight cut #8 Hush Now Note: not issued with LP cover, issued in plastic/paper Innersleeve with LP/tracks/credits info

KARUSSELL [Gold-Serie] [GEMA] 1970 *2674 001 & THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE [2-lp] stereo gatefold interior bio make no mention of his death. Made in Germany. Deutsch Grammophon credits recordings by . Track was marketing Who + Jimi through Backtrack 1-5 LPs of 1970

ATLANTIC 1970 *ATL 6001 WOODSTOCK music from the original soundtrack lpX2 K 660 001 large-bold at btm of label. made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH (French catalog # on cover too: WE 323 Note: [released in UK 6/70 as K60001]

INDIA LP RELEASES: (any label)

1969-70 (?) POLYDOR INDIA 2612 002 ELECTRIC LADYLAND Polydor Of India Stereo (red label)CORES boxes style label. Manufactured & marketed by Polydor of India, Bombay Has 184 183 on runout

1970 CAPITOL *STAO 472 BAND OF GYPSYS red label The Gramophone Co. of India produced by Heaven Research. cover has Gold Record award

ISRAEL POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

1967 *EP-1P 1011 PURPLE MAZE-51ST ANNIV./WIND CRIES MARY-HIGHWAY CHILE EP mono [orange logo] Made in Israel. side 1: 604001, side 2: 604002 CH: 45 Matrix: 1011A/B copyright info in French. Label/track info in English copy has rubber stamp both sides in Hebrew.

ISRAEL MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES

AZR DISCO 1967 *EP 6767 RAMALLA RADIO - HIT Featuring: Purple Maze, Little Man, When A Man Loves A Woman and Human Jungle CH: wpo Matrix: none Purple Haze rel. 3/17/67 as single Human Jungle was a 1967 “northern soul” song by The Fugitives Little man was a 1966 song by Sonny & When a man loves a woman 3/66 song Percy Sledge

ISRAEL POLYDOR & MISC LP RELEASES: Litratone Ltd Haifa [BIEM] publisher

1967 Polydor *184 085 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED [Litratone-Haifa sub-printed on German (GEMA) label. 1967 imprinted in vinyl.]

1967 Polydor *184 110 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [Litratone-Haifa label 1967 imprinted in vinyl, unusual back cover]

1968 Polydor *613 004 SMASH HITS [Litratone-Haifa Track cover/label and STPLSD mis-spelled as “Laughing Sau's Dice”.] 68 Polydor*613004/184138 SMASH HITS [Litratone-Haifa Track cover/German label]

11/68 Polydor*184 183/84 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [red/org label stereo/mono. 1968 imprinted in vinyl. 184183 disc only/single LP. Hebrew on both covers & diff back cover.] Matrix: 00 184 183 = 2A Side B: 613 008 B/1 184183 B 1969 *EMI STATESIDE SSL 5018 SOUNDTRACK [Hebrew writing on cover]

1970 Polydor *2406 002 BAND OF GYPSYS Litratone-Haifa [Note: Track cover, Polydor label red-orange, earlier label design] plastic/laminated cover 1970 Polydor *2406 002 BAND OF GYPSYS [as above but subsequent Polydor label design with rectangular panels]less glossy cover stock

ITALY POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

3/14/67 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 061 A/B 0 140367 note: Stone Free has Mecolico credit as publisher!

5/67 *59 072 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 O72 A/B 520

6/67 *59 078 THE WIND CRIES MARY/HIGHWAY CHILE [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 078 A/B 520 190667 note: mono D.R. publisher

5/8/68 *59 199 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH [picture sleeve] Matrix: NH 59 199 A 520 note: D.R. publisher NOT Biem

10/30/68 *59 240 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME [pic sleeve] Red label mono CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 240 A/B 520 330-10-68

10/30/68 *NH 59 240 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/THE BELLS OF SAN FRANCISCO White label mono Juke box AS 038 NO Dust Jacket. Inner sleeve only. Stampato in Italia CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 240 A/B 520 30-10-68

3/10/69 (AS 046) *NH 59 256/NH 59 259 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/CROSSROADS (CREAM) white label mono Juke Box AS 046 CH: 45h Sleeve: Red Distribuzione Phonogram SPA Milano Side A: Runoff: NH 59 256 A 520 10-3-69 Side A: Runoff: NH 59 259 A 520 10-3-69 Stampato in Italia (on label)

3/10/69 *59 256 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: NH 59 256 A/B 520 note: 10/3/69 date is listed after matrix

11/69 AS 076 *59 375 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/DESDEMONA(Marsha Hunt) [ps] "Serie Speciale Juke - Box" White Polydor label CH: 45h Matrix A: NH 59 375 A 520 25 11 69 Matrix B: NH 59 372 A 520 25 11 69 Label A: D.R (publisher) AS 076 1969 Label B: BIEM (publisher) AS 076 1969 [Desdemona] Sleeve: AS 076 DISCO SUCCESSO...TV GIOVANI w/stones "tongue" logo Back:"Sales Promotion Service", Polydor logo, Italian disc/radio info. Made In Italy

1/70 EP NH *59 375 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: D.R. NH 59 375 A/B

ITALY MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

LONDON 10/20/67 *101 60 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: MSC-7797-1C

ITALY POLYDOR LP RELEASES: Difusione Radio(?) [D.R.] publisher 1967 *184 085 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED

?? *184 110 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE

JAPAN POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: Nippon Grammophon Co. Ltd

3/68 *DP 1559 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY mono pic sleeve. CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1559 A/B

5/68 *DP 1564 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STP-LSD mono pic sleeve CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1564 A/B Orange label [370yen]

7/68 *DP 1573 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono pic sleeve 370 yen on front, sticker on back 400 yen CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1573 A/B

9/68 *DP 1585 FOXY LADY/ mono pic sleeve 400yen CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1585 A/B Orange label [400yen]

2/69 *DP 1605 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME mono orange label pic sleeve 400yen CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1605 A/B

3/69 *SKP 1145 PURPLE HAZE-HEY JOE/FOXY LADY-BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP 7 "EP stereo red label pic sleeve. Has lyrics insert. 500yen CH: lph Matrix: SKP 1145 A/B

6/69 *DP 1625 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1625 A/B

1970 *DP 1752 CHANGES/ [picture sleeve w/obi strip] CH: 45h Matrix: DP 1752 A/B

JAPAN POLYDOR LP RELEASES: Nippon Grammophon Co. Ltd.

** NOTE: OBI STRIP issued for all LP's. SLPM,SMP & MP versions look alike ** NOTE: White label promos exist for all LP releases

5/68 *SLPM 1391 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [1st pressing mono red/orange label] 9/68+/- *SMP 1391 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? 1st pressing SLPM disc <2nd pressing cover> Red/white SMP obi

7/15/68 *SLPM 1398 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [w/insert] Disc: SLPM 1398, Cover: SLMP Frist pressing Matrix: SLPM 1398 A/B 9/68 (c.) *SMP 1398 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE Cover: SMP 1398, Disc: SLPM 1398 [Red/white Obi SMP 1398] Matrix: SLPM 1398 A/B

10/68 *SLPM 1407 HEROES OF BRITTISH SOUNDS Featuring: , The Who, Procul Harum, Cream, John's Children and The Move Matrix: SLPM 1407A/B Note: Contains only Purple Haze and Hey Joe songs Gatefold lp has early 67 EXP group photo inside cvr

11-12/68 *SMP 1432 HEROES OF w/Cream//Julie Driscoll (early style Polydor red label) Matrix: SMP-1432A/B Note: Contains the songs All Along The Watchtower, Purple Haze and Little Miss Strange.. Cover says 6806 (June-68)but these songs were released After that date on Electric Ladyland, except Purple Haze. Price: Y1,750

1/69 *SMP 1413 SMASH HITS [White Label Promo] NO OBI (boxes style red Polydor label) Matrix A: 613 004 A 1 SMP 1413A B: 613 004 B 4 SMP 1413B 1/69 *SMP 1413 SMASH HITS (Red label) NO OBI has : Nippon TO 6901 1 sided insert Matrix A: 613 004 A 1 SMP 1413A B: 613 004 B 4 SMP 1413B Manufactured by Nippon Grammophon Co., Ltd. Japan 1/69 *MP 1413 SMASH HITS (red label) red MP-1413 obi] Matrix A: 613 004 A1 MP 1413A B: 613 004 A2 MP 1413B Manufactured by Polydor K.K., Japan printed on back ICHIHARA SUEHARU/JIMI HENDRIX

4/69 *SMP 9301/2 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [white label promo] Obi with SMP-9301/02 Y3,000 info on bottom 4/69 *SMP 9301/2 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [with booklet] Obi with SMP-9301/02 Y3,000 info on bottom SMP 9301 Matrix B: SMP-9301A Matrix B: SMP-9302B SMP 9302 Matrix A: SMP-9302A Matrix B: SMP-9302B Manufactured by Nippon Grammophon Co., Ltd. Japan TA 6904 printed on back cover. Also, Y3.000 4/69 *MP 9301/2 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [with booklet] Obi with MP-9301/2 Y3,500 info on top only MP9301 Matrix A: SMP-9302A Matrix B: SMP-9302B MP9302 Matrix A: SMP-9302A Matrix B: SMP-9302B Manufactured by Polydor K.K., Japan TA 6904 printed on back cover. Darker back cover than MP 2108

9-10/70* (c.) *MP 2108 BAND OF GYPSYS gatefold with Gold MP 2108 OBI *liner notes make no mention of JH death. date on cover (10/70)often a couple weeks after actual release. Probably released 9/70

MEXICO POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

1968 *EPO 1499 PURPLE HAZE EP: PURPLE HAZE/HEY JOE/FIRE/UP FROM THE SKIES [picture sleeve] "version original" CH: 45h Matrix: 17-02-647/8 1A

1968 *EPO 1532 JUGO DE HITS VOL. 8 FIRE(Arthur Brown)/THIS WHEEL’S ON FIRE(Driscoll/Auger Trinity)/ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER(JIMIHENDRUX EXPERIECE) mono EP [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: 17-02-795/6 1A

MEXICO POLYDOR LP RELEASES:

1968 *220094 SMASH HITS note: Song titles in both English/Spanish & P 1968 printed on (box-triangle red label) Back cover gives info on bottom regarding distribution...

1970 *2480 005 BAND OF GYPSYS POLYDOR Stereo Matrix A: 17-05-1259-1A B: 17-05-1260-1A Note: 1970 is printed on this generic RED polydor label..."Lo Distribuye DU-SA" logo on front cover Back cover info: Hecho En Mexico/Distribuido Por Dusa /Discos Universales, S.A...also, altered 67 photo/ drawing.

1970 *184 110 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE – POLYDOR [eje: ardiente como el amor] Cover has British flag, Grabado en inglaterra logo. Lo Distribuye DUSA on bottom right cover corner. All titles in both English & Spanish. Isle Of Wight cover photo.

NETHERLANDS MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

LONDON 10/20/67 *FLX 3197 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [picture sleeve-mono disc] CH: wpo Matrix: AA 3197 1/2 670 1967 111

NETHERLANDS POLYDOR LP RELEASES: [BIEM]

69-70 *D113/7 THE BEST OF JIMI HENDRIX (Smash Hits with title/back cover change) BOEK EN PLAT (book and record club) edition Polydor (older style) red label. A side: “184 138 A” below cat# D113/7 A B side: “111 004 S2” below cat# D 113/7 B 184 138 is Smash Hits early #. Label looks similar to German 1st ed

NEW ZEALAND POLYDOR (and MISC) LP RELEASES:

1967 *612 001 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? mono [not mentioned] typical Polydor Orange red label. indented circular groove inch or so out from hole.. Matrix: lphm 612 001 A/B Manufactured & distributed in New Zealand by Philips Records (N.Z.) ltd. No song minutes given on label. Instead, C/C is printed.

1970 *2406 002 BAND OF GYPSYS Matrix: 2406 002 A/B note: Puppet cover. back:"Distributed In Australasia By Polygram Records PTY. Limited

MUSIC FOR LEISURE 1970 *NZ SP 137 BACKTRACK 1 mono/stereo. Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Aust. K 130 Marsha Hunt, Arthur Brown, , John’s Children. Made in New Zealand. Distributed in New Zealand by Music for Leisure LTD Distributed in Australia by Phonogram Recordings Pty Ltd A compilation LP rather than exact copy of the UK Backtrack 1

NORWAY POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: Utovende Kunstnere, Oslo [N.C.B.] OPPTATT

12/16/66 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono #1 45: wpo Matrix: 59061 A/B 710 P67 ps cover: Orange-red, ‘STONE’ touches ‘HEY’ ps cover: 59061 low position rear ps credits: trykk og lay-out: team trykk a.s Picture sleeve rear outside: “A.S. NOR-DISC OSLO at LL cnr. Also: with 2-color DENON turntable ad “Ungdommens Spiller” 12/16/66 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono #2 45: por Matrix: 59061 A/B 710 P67 ps cover: Darker Red, ‘STONE’ touches ‘HEY’ ps cover: 59061 low position rear ps credits: trykk og lay-out: team trykk a.s 12/16/66 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono #3 45: wpo Matrix: 59061 A/B 710 P67 ps cover: Lighter Red, ‘STONE’ doesn’t touch ‘HEY’ ps cover: 59061 high position rear ps credits: trykk og lay-out: team trykk a.s/Oslo 12/16/66 *59 061 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono #4 45: wpo Matrix: 59061 A/B 710 P67 ps cover: Lighter Red, ‘STONE’ doesn’t touch ‘HEY’ ps cover: 59061 low position NO rear ps credits: Blank!

3/17/67 *59 072 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY mono insert pic sleeve layout credits/Oslo on rear of sleeve 45: wpo Matrix: 59072 A/B

8/67 *NH 59 117 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/THE STARS THAT PLAY WITH LAUGHING SAM'S DICE [gatefold insert picture sleeve] mono Deutsche Grammophon Hamburg CH: wpo Matrix: NH 59117 A/B 710 P67

SOUTH AFRICA POLYDOR LP RELEASES:

5/12/67 *LPHM 84706 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED Matrix A: 612001-A Matrix B: 612001-B LPHM 84706 (P) 1967 on both label sides different front and back cover (featuring band bio's) Gallo Guaranteed Gewaarborg label top left back cover

1968 *SLPHM 184 719 ELECTRIC LADYLAND VOL.1 (613009) Matrix A: 613009 A Matrix B: 613009 B Laminated "interpak" cover 1968 *SLPHM 184 720 ELECTRIC LADYLAND VOL.2 613008 upside-down over 184720 on label. Matrix A: 613008 A Matrix B: 613008 B Laminated "interpak" cover Gallo Guaranteed GF Waarborg) logo on top left back cover 1968 1968 *SLPHM 184 720 ELECTRIC LADYLAND VOL.2 613008 upside-down over 184720 on label. Matrix A: 613008 A Matrix B: 613008 B Laminated "interpak" cover (front only varient) unlaminated rear Gallo Guaranteed GF Waarborg) logo on top left back cover 1968

SMASH HITS 1970 cover *SLPHM *184 714 “Stereo SLPHM 184714(in box)located on LR cover 7/71 disc *184 138 Label: 184 138 A/B. Dated label: “(p)July 1971” Laminated "interpak" cover Matrix A: 00 184138 = 2 A Matrix B: 184138 = B 613004 B V4 stamped in matrix groove: 2 C71 ◊Z note: This cover 184714, image illustrated on back of Axis 239000 LP cover

1970 *2480 005 BAND OF GYPSYS Matrix A: 2480 005 S1 Matrix B: 2480 005 S2 Laminated "interpak" cover note: This cover 2480005, image illustrated on back of Axis 239000 LP cover

SPAIN POLYDOR/ALL 45 RELEASES:[BIEM/GEMA] red label

1967 *51 080 EPH HEY JOE/STONE FREE/PURPLE HAZE/51st ANNIVERSARY [PS] Type A CH: 45h Matrix: 850 GG 51080 1/2 E = 1 note: SGAE publisher filing/index tab still attached to cover At LR corner of back cover: “Madrid” 1967 *51 080 EPH HEY JOE/STONE FREE/PURPLE HAZE/51st ANNIVERSARY [PS] Type B COVER(S) VARIANT: has blacked out panel where catalog # is, and “51 080 EPH” surprinted above it. Also blacked out in Polydor logo on back cvr and surprinted below. Further: another blacked out item bottom left back cover with surprinting above of 51 080 EPH. At LR corner of back cover: “Jordán,21-Madrid-10”

67-68(early) *60 008 THE WIND CRIES MARY/HIGHWAY CHILE [picture sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: 850 GG 60008 A/B = 1

1968 *60 025 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH [ps-same both sides] CH: 45h Matrix: 850 60025 A/B = 1

1968 *60 041 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME [pic sleeve] CH: 45h Matrix: 850 60041 A/B = 1 1968

1969 mono *1060 079 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP [picture sleeve-Biem/Gema] CH: 45h Matrix: 850 1060 079 A/B = 1

SPAIN POLYDOR/ALL LP RELEASES [BIEM/GEMA]

11/68 Polydor *184 183/184 ELECTRICLADYLAND (red label)Stereo Gatefold 2xLP Cat #s at LL of front cover. “Stereo”in blue box above logo front cover) Spanish cover with “cara” sides listings interior Madrid info on labels. Shares catalog #’s with German releases, but has heavy stock covers made in Spain

SWEDEN/SCANDANAVIA POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: [NCB] publisher SWEDEN(distribution?)/ SCANDANAVIA: Deutsch Grammophon, Hamburg

3/17/67 *59 072 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [mono insert pic sleeve like Norway, but no credits on sleeve back] CH: wpo Matrix: 59 072 A/B

5/5/67 *59 078 THE WIND CRIES MARY/HIGHWAY CHILE [mono insert pic sleeve] CH: wpo Matrix: 59 078 A/B 710 P67

69 *59 256 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [German Pic Sleeve] CH: wpo Matrix: 59 256 A/B P69

SWEDEN MISC. LP RELEASES:

1967 *TELEFUNKEN PPX-01 SOUL JIMI HENDRIX & CURTIS KNIGHT Matrix: Side A- TSC 631 ST Side B- TSC 632 ST Foto: Larsake Thuresson (front & back cover) Produced by Ed Chaplin at Studio 76 (PPX Production)

THAILAND MISC.45 & EP RELEASES:

1968 *MTR 281 CASH BOX VOL.XII [compilation: 4 songs] 45 EP All Along The Watchtower Also: Midnight Confessions (The Grass Roots), On the Road Again (Canned Heat), I’m in a Different World (Four Tops)

U.K. TRACK/POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES:

EMIDISC Pre-12/16/66 *no cat# HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono,2-sided, hand typed on white labels EMIDISC ACETATE (they make blank acetates). Note: John McDermott of Hendrix Estate said it is not a discreet mono, but 'folded down'.

POLYDOR 12/16/66 *56139 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono [Yameta/Pall Mall] CH: -wpo Matrix: 56139 A/B 12/16/66 *56139 HEY JOE/STONE FREE mono [Yameta/Pall Mall] CH: -por Matrix: 56139 A/B

ANIM RECORDS *no cat# Pre-3/17/67 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY mono 45 I.B.C. SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS (2-sided red label) Production ACETATE Labels purple with silver text. Black typewriting. Hand typed side A: PURPLE HAZE “JIMMI HENDRIX” Hand typed side B: 51st ANNIVERSARY “JIMMI HENDRIX”

TRACK 3/17/67 *604 001 PURPLE HAZE [white label] CH: wpo Matrix: 604 001 A/1 NO TRACK RECORD logo- Just “TRACK” at top. Rights message not wrapped around edge of label but printed at top. Limited. Made in Great Britain credit btm. note: ONE SIDED PROMO DISC.. on rear handwritten in purple pen ink, “no record on this side”

3/17/67 *604 001 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [white label] CH: wpo Matrix: 604 001 A/B 1 (Punch out intact) 3/17/67 *604 001 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [white label] CH: lph Matrix: 604 001 A/B 1 (LP size hole) 3/17/67 *604 001 PURPLE HAZE/51ST ANNIVERSARY mono [black label] CH: por Matrix: 604 001 A/B 1

Pre-5/67 *no cat# TRACK RECORDS LTD. THE WIND CRIES MARY 1-sided acetate, discreet Mono mix (as released in UK) I.B.C. Sound Recording Studios (purple label/silver text) Hand-typed as Polydor Records Limited with “Polydor” crossed out in pen and “Track” written in to the left. Also typed: Jimi Hendrix Experience, and below the hole “THE WIND CRIES MARY”, and below that in different handwriting, “REL-MAY 5”

POLYDOR 5/5/67 *604 004 THE WIND CRIES MARY/HIGHWAY CHILE (2) [black label] CH: wpo Matrix: 604 004 A/B 1

POLYDOR 5/67+ *EPH 7237 THE WIND CRIES MARY EP: JHE & THE BEE GEES [PS] Side A: New York Mining Disaster 1941/Purple Haze Side B: Spicks and Specks/The Wind Cries Mary CH: wpo (triangle punch-out) Matrix: EPH-7237-ABC26890/1 5/67+ *EPH 7237 THE WIND CRIES MARY EP: JHE & THE BEE GEES [PS] CH: wpo (4-prong punch out)

SPOT 8/67 *no cat# BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP Acetate, Mono single 1-sided SPOT (label) Yellow with black type SPOT STUDIOS (later renamed Mayfair Studios) 64, South Molton St, W.1 Grosvenor 7171 (phone) UK mono mix, as released

TRACK 8/19/67 *604 007 BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP/STPLSD [black label] CH: wpo Matrix: 604 007 A/B 1

TRACK 8/67 *604 009 HOW WOULD YOU FEEL/YOU DON'T WANT ME CH: lph Matrix: 604009 A/B 1 NOTE: see this same Curtis Knight release as Decca F 22652 [unreleased] in UK MISC SINGLES.. Track sued, suppressed release, then took rights and released it themselves.(SEE 2 enclosed copies of this white label Decca release here for reference)

TRACK 10/18/68 *604 025 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHT CH: wpo Matrix: 604 025 A 2 420 [black label] TRACK 4/4/69 *604 029 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [black label] CH: 45h Matrix: 604 025 A/B 420 11 TRACK 11/14/69 *604 033 FIRE/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP CH: 45h Matrix: 604 033 A/B 1

U.K. MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

10/20/67 LONDON *HL 10160 HUSH NOW/FLASHING American Recordings Demonstration SAMPLE Not For Sale/YELLOW label Printed on label: “release date: 20-10-67” CH: wpo Matrix: MSC-7797/8-1C 10/20/67 *HL 10160 HUSH NOW/FLASHING [black label] CH: wpo Matrix: MSC-7797/8-1C CH: wpo Matrix: MSC-7797/8-1C

U.K. TRACK/POLYDOR LP RELEASES:

5/12/67 *612 OO1 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [mono] Matrix: 612 001 A/B 1

12/1/67 *612 003 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [mono] Matrix: 612 003 A/B 1 12/1/67 *613 003 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [stereo] Has orange insert (gatefold) with lyrics Matrix: 613 003 A/B 1

4/19/68 *612 004 SMASH HITS [mono] Matrix: 613 004 A/B 4/19/68 *613 004 SMASH HITS [stereo] Matrix: 613 004 A/B

10/25/68 *613 008/9 ELECTRIC LADYLAND 2-lp/gatefold (mono/stereo] rare 1st pressing Matrix notes: Side A: 613008, but the ‘9’ has been scratched off and ‘8’ scratched in beside it] Side D: 613008, but the ‘9’ has been scratched off and ‘8’ scratched in beside it] Side B: 613009, The orig matrix # 6133008, the ‘8’ has been scratched off and ‘9’ scratched in beside it Side C: 613009, The original Matrix number crossed through with xxxxxxxxxx’s and “6133009 B” scratched in by hand Addl. LP Jacket/Label notes: 1.) The labels have the Matrix (inverted) in smaller print above the Catalog number 613 008/9. Later issues only have the catalog #. 2.) Inside the gatefold sleeve (at bottom of inside rear cover) the title graphics on original are blue color and if you look closely you can see this overprints completely different track-listing for this lp. The RE-ISSUE(S) titles are in white. 3.) Interior pics of Mitch & Noel are HUGE on this version, all subsequent versions have SMALL pics of M & Noel 10/25/68 *613 008/9 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [2-lp/gatefold mono/stereo] Matrix: Side A: 613 008 A/1 Side D: 613 008 B/2 420 Side B: 613 009 A/1 Side C: 613 009 B/2 420

1968 (10/25+) *613 010 ELECTRIC LADYLAND PT.1 Matrix: 613 010 A/B 2 420 Title print on top left cover in white Note: Advertised on NME 11/2/68 cover! David King collage art: gatefold laminated cover late68-early69 *2856 002 ELECTRIC JIMI HENDRIX Track (Polydor) label record club issuance: The Audio Club of Great Britain Matrix A: 2856 002 1Y//2 420 B: 613 008 B/1 (scratched out/over) 2856 002 2Y (added in next to it) copy has original inner sleeve

1969 *109 601/2/3 POP POWER '69 “Polydor Special Limited Edition” (4)LP box set featuring 2 JHE songs: All Along The Watchtower & Crosstown Traffic

1969 *613 016 THE HOUSE THAT TRACK BUILT Stereo [Sampler has Polydor Records Ltd credit too] side 1: cut #2 All Along the Watchtower side 2: cut #2 Purple Haze David King collage art: gatefold laminated cover

1969 *613 017 ELECTRC LADYLAND PT.2 Matrix A: 613 017 A/1 (scratched out/over) Matrix B: 613 017 B//3 420 11

5/70 *2407 001 BACKTRACK 1

5/70 *2407 002 BACKTRACK 2 [99(pence)Version] HENDRIX/WHO/ FAIRPORTCONVENTION/MARSHA HUNT/ARTHUR BROWN part of a “99 pence” discount sales program

5/70 *2407 003 BACKTRACK 3 [99 Version] WHO/HENDRIX Matrix: 2407 003 A/B 1 420 Note: Side 1 is the Who, EXP on side 2 with 6 songs from AYE? Lp 6/27/70 NME ad for Virgin Records lists Backtrack 3

5/70 *2407 004 BACKTRACK 4 [99 Version] WHO/HENDRIX Matrix: 2407 004 A/B 1 420 Note: Side 1 is the Who, EXP on side 2

5/70 *2407 005 BACKTRACK 5 [99 Version] WHO/HENDRIX Matrix: 2407 007 A/B 1 Note: Side 1 is the Who, EXP on side 2

6/12/70 *2406 002 BAND OF GYPSYS [Track] [original puppet cover] Matrix: 2406 002 A/B A v 1 12 1, B=1 11 1 back cover: (track logo)Stereo front cover (track logo)Super 6/12/70+ *2406 002 BAND OF GYPSYS [Track] [gatefold Isle Of Wight photo cover] Matrix: 2406 002 A/B A v 1 11 212 2, B=1 11 28 inside: says "Stereo (track logo) Super" **Puppet cover was discontinued early & replaced with this cover [Find more accurate dating!] TRACK 9/70 *no #/IBC " Festival" TRACK RECORDS LTD. [US release date 5/27/70] IBC SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS (tan-yellow/green generic IBC label) Stereo 33rpm 12”. Hand typed details. same cuts as Reprise MS 2029 (USA) ‘Historic Performances Recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival’ This acetate came with a "with Compliments" card from Track Records (no longer with it) Never Released in UK. [perhaps Track/Polydor was considering it]

U.K. MISC. LP RELEASES:

LONDON [dist by Decca] 2/68 *SH 8349 GET THAT FEELING [with Curtis Knight] Matrix A: ACZ-3066-IL B: ACZ-3067-IL Laminated with 'Clarifoil' cover note: "Made In England" purple label Note: 3/9/68 RS article mentions injunction preventing UK release of Get That Feeling

EMI/ 4/10/68 *PMC 7047 McGOUGH & McGEAR Matrix A: xex 679 -1 B: xex 680 -1 Note: Jimi plays on cuts 'So Much' & 'Ex Art Student' no mention on lp...

LONDON 11/68 Mono *HA 8369 STRANGE THINGS - JIMI HENDRIX & CURTIS KNIGHT Matrix A: ACL-3110-1B B: ACL-3111-B white sticker with HLP 038 on both sides of label mono black London label - P 1968 (Made in England)

U.S. REPRISE 45 & EP RELEASES: All 45h

5/1/67 *0572 HEY JOE/51ST ANNIVERSARY [white label promo/ps] Matrix: KA-4850/1-1A With (mint cond) INSERT: “HEY JOE” REPRISE SINGLE #0572.(rare) 6-1/2”sq. mustard yellow heavy stock promotional card. “America is About to Experience the Jimi Hendrix Experience” followed by various testimonials by record magazines and reviewers. There is a large Bruce Fleming photo of Jimi in his military jacket 5/1/67 *0572 HEY JOE/51ST ANNIVERSARY (brown/orange label) Matrix: KA-4850/1-1A note: has generic reprise brown and white sleeve

6/19/67 *0597 PURPLE HAZE/THE WIND CRIES MARY [white label promo] Matrix: KA-4985/6-1A note: W7:reprise orange w/white border sleeve

6/19/67 *REP 1118 THE WIND CRIES MARY/THE WIND CRIES MARY [white label promo] Stereo one side, Mono on other. DJ copy Matrix: REP-1118 KA-4986-SDJ/DJ 1A/1B

6/19/67 *0597 PURPLE HAZE/THE WIND CRIES MARY (brown/orange label) Matrix: KA-4985/6-1B/C note: green :r hollywood sleeve

11/27/67 *0641 FOXEY LADY/HEY JOE [white label promo] Matrix: KA-6006-1B KA-4850/1-1B 11/27/67 *0641 FOXEY LADY/HEY JOE [brown/orange label] Matrix: KA-6006-1A KA-4850-1A note: original white/brown Reprise sleeve

2/26/68 *0665 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH [white label promo] Matrix: KA-6360-1A KA-6369-1B note: original white/brown Reprise sleeve 2/26/68 *0665 UP FROM THE SKIES/ONE RAINY WISH (brown/orange label) Matrix: KA-6360-1C KA-6369-1A note: original white/brown Reprise sleeve ------at this point W7reprise logo starts getting used on 45 labels ------1968 *0728 PURPLE HAZE/FOXEY LADY"Back To Back Hits"[white label] Matrix: KA 6006-1A KA 4985-1A 1968 *0728 PURPLE HAZE/FOXEY LADY "Back To Back Hits"[tan label] Matrix: KA 6006-1A KA 4985-1A

9/2/68 *PRO 293 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP 0767 [pro 293/stereo white label promo] Matrix: L 5424S-1B L 5427S-1A note: original red “:r” Reprise sleeve 9/2/68 *0767 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP Mono White Label Promotional Matrix: L-5424-1E L-5427-1F note: :r (orange/white) generic sleeve 9/2/68 *0767 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP (tan label) Matrix: L-5424-1A L-5427-1B note: original red “:r” Reprise sleeve

11/18/68 *0792 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES [white label promo] Matrix: L-5442-1A L-5425-1B note: "Property Of WGLS-FM" rubber stamped on side B 11/18/68 *0792 CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC/GYPSY EYES (tan label) Matrix: L-5442-1A L-5425-1A note: original red “:r” Reprise sleeve

9/15/69 *0853 STONE FREE/IF 6 WAS 9 [white label promo] Matrix: MA-7400-1A Matrix: MA-6365-1A note: original red “:r” Reprise sleeve 9/15/69 *0853 STONE FREE/IF 6 WAS 9 (tan label) Matrix: MA-7400-1A KA-6365-1B

4/13/70 *O905 STEPPING STONE/IZABELLA [white label promo] Matrix: N51853-1B N51854-1B 4/13/70 *0905 STEPPING STONE/IZABELLA (tan label) Matrix: N51853/4-1A/B [Sterling imprint] note: original red “:r” Reprise sleeve

8/70 *PRO 441 RADIO SPOT FOR MONTEREY [stereo white label] Matrix: Pro #441 31183 1A/B

U.S. MISC. 45 & EP RELEASES:

T-NECK 6/64 *45-501 TESTIFY PT I / PT II (maroon label- silver lettering) CH: 45h Matrix: TN-7920/1 Runnoff: A side: TN 7924-4 B side: TN 7921-1

ROSEMART *45-801 MERCY, MERCY/CAN’T STAY AWAY 8/64 DON COVAY & Goodtimers CH: 45h Matrix: RSM-7879-11/7873-11 Side RSM 7879 Mercy, Mercy. Jimi definitely plays guitar Side RSM 7873 Can’t Stay. Jimi? Minimal guitar/ballad Rec: Can’t Stay Away 5/13 & Mercy, Mercy 5/18/ at Atlantic

REVIS *RR 1013 MY DIARY/UTEE ROSA LEE BROOKS 6/65 Matrix: RR-1013 A/B My Diary written by

VEE JAY *VJ-698 I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT BUT IT'S GOT ME PT.1/2 10/1/1965 (promotional copy] (white label/blue text) CH: 45h logo: “[VJ}” on both sides. Matrix: 65-8657/8 VEE JAY *VJ-698 I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT BUT IT'S GOT ME PT.1/2 10/1/65 LITTLE RICHARD VJ label: logo: “[VJ]” with “vee-jay records” in logo. (black label/silver text) “Singles of Significance” dust sleeve. CH: 45h Matrix: 65-8657/8 VEE JAY *VJ-698 I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT BUT IT'S GOT ME PT.1/2 10/1/65 LITTLE RICHARD. VJ label: logo: VEE JAY in oval CH: 45h Matrix: 65-8657/8

ATCO *45-6402 HELP ME (GET THE FEELING) PART 1/PART II Spring 66 RAY SHARPE with KING CURTIS ORCHESTRA (label: yel-white front, white only rear) has matching yel-white Atco sleeve

RSVP *1120 HOW WOULD YOU FEEL/WELCOME HOME 4/66 CURTIS KNIGHT Matrix: T4KM-4245-2A T4KM-4246-2A Recorded circa 10/6/65 Produced: PPX/Ed Chalpin (Knight mgr.)

RSVP *1124 HORNETS NEST/KNOCK YOURSELF OUT – 1966 (late) CURTIS KNIGHT & THE SQUIRES [DJ copy/not for sale] Matrix: TK4M-1468/9

FAIRMOUNT *F-1022 SOUL FOOD(THAT'S WHAT I LIKE)/GOODBYE,BESSIE MAE w 4/67 LONNIE YOUNGBLOOD Label: (straight “Fairmount” logo black) [White/grey striped DJ copy/NFS]

20TH CENTURY-FOX RECORDS 6/68 *45-6707 SWEET THANG/PLEASE DON'T LEAVE (Jimi on A side!) BILLY LAMONT [arranged by L.Youngblood,T.Staff] produced by J.Brantley Distributed by ABC Records, Inc. CH: 45h Matrix: BUD 5134 TF80205-1A/ TF80206-1A

BUDDAH *BDA-67 ROCK & ROLL BAND/YES I NEED SOMEONE – EIRE APPARENT 8/26/68 (BUD 5134) (psychedelic label)NFS (promo/jukebox) CH: 45h Matrix: 5133/4 Runoff: BUD-5133/4-1A BUDDAH *2011-117 ROCK & ROLL BAND/YES I NEED SOMEONE – EIRE APPARENT (black label) 1969 CH: 45h runoff: 04 2011117 A/B//1V420 11 2/3 BUDDAH *2011-117 ROCK & ROLL BAND/YES I NEED SOMEONE – EIRE APPARENT (black label) 1969 CH: lph runoff: 04 2011117 A/B//1V420 11 4

U.S. WARNER/REPRISE LP RELEASES: 8/23/67 *R 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [mono white label promo] Promo-Not For Sale sticker on cover Matrix: 10681 R-6261-A/B 1-A 8/23/67 *R 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [mono 3 color steamboat label] Rear has "5" @ LR before MADE IN USA Matrix: 10681/2 R-6261-A/B 1-E 8/23/67 *RS 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [stereo 3 color steamboat label] (copy 1) Rear has "4" after MADE IN USA @ LR corner Matrix: 30681- RS- 6261A-1C 1 T DD13 30682 RS 6261B - 1B-1 T C4 8/23/67 *RS 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [stereo 3 color steamboat label] (copy 2) Rear has "4" after MADE IN USA @ LR corner Matrix: RS 6261-A 30681- 1F- o C8 30682 RS 6261B 1H o B2 2 2 8/23/67+ *RS 6261 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [stereo 2 color steamboat label] Matrix: 30681 RS 6261A 1G 30682 RS-6261 B 1J C 12 8/23/67+? *ST 91513 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [stereo 2 color steamboat label] CAPITOL Record Club. Reads:[on label] "Mfd. by ,Inc. USA", but also has made by Reprise info too, & LP cover says RS 6261. ST-1-91513-X2#2 ST-2-91513-W1#1 Note: lp stored in this section; listed also in misc. ------NOTES: AYE? LP offered by Columbia Record Club: Ad in Cheetah magazine 1/68 [pg16].Columbia Cat file# 5547 (shows "reprise" logo in pic) 1/68 Life has Columbia club ad w/o showing any JHE.. ------

------W7reprise logo replaces :reprise logo on LPs from here on ------1/10/68 *R 6281 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [mono white label promo] Promo-Not For Sale sticker on cover Matrix: 10725/6 R-6281 A/B 1A 1/10/68 *R 6281 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [mono 2 color steamboat label & mono printed on top left cover] Matrix: 10725/6 1S 1/10/68 *RS 6281 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [stereo 3 color steamboat label] Matrix: 30725/6 RS-6281-A/B 1A/G 1/10/68 *SKAO-91441 AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE [CAPITOL Records club release] Matrix: SKAO-1/2-91441-W2/3

Aug-Sept 68 *PRO 290 SOME OF OUR BEST FRIENDS ARE [stereo white label promo] W7 (1)JHE cut from RS 6281/AXIS: if 6 was 9 *At this point they have JHE's upcoming album listed as: "Electric Circus Lady" 2XS 6307. Cover art: Ron Cobb (underground political cartoonist) Note: (PRO 293 has singles from EL dated 9/2/68)

10/16/68 *2RS 6307 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [stereo white label promo] Matrix: Side A: 30799 2RS 6307A-1C Side D: 30802 2RS 6307D-1G Side B: 30800 2RS 6307B-1E Side C: 30801 2RS 6307C-1E Note: "PRINTED IN U.S.A." on both sides of bottom cvr Jacket 10/16/68 *2RS 6307 ELECTRIC LADYLAND Matrix: Side A: 30799 2RS 6307A-1F Side D: 30802 2RS 6307B-1F Side B: 30800 2RS 6307B-1F Side C: 30801 2RS 6307C-1C Note: original 2 color "Steamboat" W7:reprise label.. Inner lp sleeves feature circular b&w promo pic on one side, AYE? RS 6261 lp cover pic on other side.. "reprise records to play and play again" 2nd printing released in 1971 10/16/68 *STBO 91568 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [CAPITOL Records Club release] record 1 side A matrix: STBO 4 91568 W1 #2 record 1 side D matrix: STBO 1 91568 W1 record 2 side B matrix: STBO 2 91568 W1 #1 record 2 side C matrix: STBO 2 91568 W1 #1 Note: certain matrix numbers scratched on record 2 Manufactured by Capitol Records (White spine cover) ...... NOTES: Electric Ladyland: LP offered by Columbia Record Club in Look Magazine 1/7/69 ...... c. 3/69 *PRO 331 THE 1969 WARNER/REPRISE SONGBOOK [not for air play] 2-lp compilation features Red House (3:45) side 4

7/30/69 *MS 2025 SMASH HITS [stereo white label promo] Matrix A: 30946 MS 2025 A -1B B: 30946 MS 2025 B -1B Cover: “Giant Poster Enclosed” ->HAS poster inside Original Reprise inner-lp sleeve:"Reprise 10 year Anniversary" (has both the AYE? and Axis LP's shown on one side. The other side has small Jimi publicity shot w/caption 'The JHE') 7/30/69 *MS 2025 SMASH HITS [stereo 2 color label] Matrix A: 30946 MS 2025 A -1A B: 30947 MS 2025 B 1E Cover & inner-lp sleeve same as above white label "Reprise 10 yr anniv" Cover: “Giant Poster Enclosed” ->HAS poster inside

...... MISC SMASH HITS NOTES: Bonhams 8/98 catalog,lot 235,states master date as 7/9/69 (Scotch)......

9/69 *PRO 336 THE 1969 WARNER/REPRISE RECORD SHOW (2-lp) Green label version: Contains the Smash Hits version of Stone Free. Both the Songbook & Record Show releases were offered only through mail-order.[Evergreen 9/69 mail order offer for both ended 8/1/70. 4 page promotion in Billboard 8/23/69 9/69+ *PRO 336 THE 1969 WARNER/REPRISE RECORD SHOW (2-lp) Palm Tree label version: (possibly a 1974 label/pressing) Matrix: 30965 pro 336 (side-1-1a) 30968 pro 336 (side 4-1a) pro#336 30967-1a (side 3) pro-336 30966-1c (side 2) enclosed inner sleeves: "©-Warner Bros. Records Inc."

8/26/70 *MS 2029 HISTORIC PERFORMANCES RECORDED AT THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL [white label promo] [Festival poster cover] Matrix: 311 01-Re-1/2 MS-2029 A/B 8/26/70 *MS 2029 HISTORIC PERFORMANCES RECORDED AT THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL [all tan steamboat label] [Jimi/Otis small live photos cover] Matrix: 31101/2- Re1 MS-2029 8/26/70 *SW-93371 HISTORIC PERFORMANCES RECORDED AT THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL [2-color W7 steamboat] [Festival poster cover with white borders] Capitol Records club release with "W7" label. Has only Warner & Reprise credits throughout Matrix: SW1/2 93371 W1 #1

1970 *WS 1873 ALTERNATIVES stereo (White label promo) sampler/various artists track 1. JHE Purple Haze

U.S. MISC. LP RELEASES:

SCHROEDER *ASI 100 A/B 75 HITS A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LTD. [WLP] Sampler from catalogs: Arch Music Co., Inc. January Music Corp. & Sea-Lark Enterprises, Inc. Featuring: Fire, Foxy Lady, Purple Haze (version A) Purple Haze (version B) and The Wind Cries Mary Matrix: ASI-1OO1 VM 16551-X

ARMED FORCES *USA-IS 67 THE “IN” SOUND - U.S. ARMY 10/30/67 Purple Haze/Interview w/Jimi

CAPITOL *T-2856 GET THAT FEELING [mono] w/Curtis Knight 12/67 Matrix A: T-1- 2856-F-3: Matrix B: T-2- 2856-F-3: Note: Monophonic info printed bottom back cover CAPITOL *ST-2856 GET THAT FEELING [stereo]w/Curtis Knight 12/67 Matrix A: ST-1-2856-A-3 Matrix B: ST-2-2856-A-3 Note: No Monophonic info on back cover

CAPITOL *ST-2894 FLASHING w/Curtis Knight 10/68 note: Tapes made during sessions held in 10&12/1965

DO IT NOW *5000 FIRST VIBRATION 1969 compilation with Red House, track 7, side 1 Matrix: 13900-X Produced by "Do It Now Foundation" LA,CA

BUDDAH RECORDS *BDS 5031 EIRE APPARENT - 5/69 Jimi produced, but also played on tracks 3,4,5,6,7,8 DJ Copy-NFS BUDDAH RECORDS *BDS 5031 EIRE APPARENT (Sealed copy)

SAGGATARIUS *no cat# LIVE AT THE PHILHARMONIC HALL (light blue label) 8/69+ Matrix: Sagit 1/2-X Original bootleg with cover printed in U.K note: contains songs from 11/28/68 Philharmonic concert and Tonight Show TV appearance 7/10/6 so, this release is after 7/10/69... Back cover: "Printed in England 1969" [There is White Label variety also]

8/69 *DUNHILL DSX-55063 EASY RIDER/SOUNDTRACK [promo white label] Matrix: DSX 50063 A -1B DSX 50063 B -1G note: "PROMOTION - Not For Sale" sticker on lp cvr has original shrink 8/69 *DUNHILL DSX-55063 EASY RIDER/SOUNDTRACK

DO IT NOW *1001 20 GIANT HITS 1970 compilation with Red House, track 6, side 1 Matrix: 9000-A-E-1#2 K4858 side 1 Matrix: 9000-B-E-1#5 K4859 side 2 Produced by "Do It Now Foundation" Hollywood,CA Distributed by Ronco Teleproducts, Chicago

4/70 *CAPITOL STAO-472 BAND OF GYPSYS [green label] 1st release 4/70+ *CAPITOL STAO-472 BAND OF GYPSYS [red label] 2nd release [punched-out cover] 6/70+ *CAPITOL STAO2-472 BAND OF GYPSYS [off-red label] RCA record club Stereo. back of jacket: "Manufactured by RCA Music” NYC address Matrix: R-104148 A/B 2/3S COVER: had RIAA Gold record award (6/3/70 awarded) 6/70+ *CAPITOL STAO 500472 BAND OF GYPSYS [red label] Columbia House record club release back of jacket: "Manufactured by Columbia House” NYC address Matrix: STA-472-A-1A “mastered by Capitol” (punched in) COVER: had RIAA Gold record award (6/3/70 awarded)

4/70 *DOUGLAS 1 TIMOTHY LEARY - YOU CAN BE ANYONE THIS TIME AROUND [Jimi plays bass on Live and let live]

4/70 *

5/70+ *RUB DUBBER 70 001 LIVE AT THE LA FORUM Rubber Dubber [white label side 1&4, green label sides 2&3] 5/70+ *RUB DUBBER 70 001 LIVE AT THE LA FORUM Rubber Dubber [white label side 1&4, sky blue label side 2&3] 5/70+ *MUNIA LPR 28/29 LIVE AT THE LA FORUM black label disc-1, red label disc-2

Note: for more information regarding the L.A. Forum boots: see Ann Arbor Sun, 9/17-30/71

6/70 COTILLION SD3500 WOODSTOCK [3 record set] (light blue Cotillion label) ad: VV 5/28/70 "Gary's, NYC" $7.95 © 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp Printed in USA

URUGUAY POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: AGADU (DOBLE)

1969 *10150 TRAFFICO EN LA CIUDAD/ANIVERSARIO/FIRE/DEPRESIOS MANIATICA [EP]7” POLYDOR RED LABEL (lph) white center (where larger 45 hole would be) Copy has index tab still attached to cover

YUGOSLAVIA POLYDOR 45 & EP RELEASES: BIEM

1968 *S 53530 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/CAN YOU SEE ME [RTB-PS] [Radio-Televizija Beograd blue label][pic sleeve] CH: 45 Matrix: 53530-A/B-09128

1969 *S 53579 LET ME LIGHT YOUR FIRE/BURNING OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMP [Radio-Televizija Beograd blue label][pic sleeve] CH: 45 Matrix: S 53579 25030

YUGOSLAVIA POLYDOR LP RELEASES: 1969 [BIEM]*LVP 5755 ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? [purple RTB Label] Radio-Televizija Beograd RTB/PGP label on top right of cover and Polydor label on bottom right. Matrix: 1967 184 085 A/B very thin laminated stock for the cover 1970 *2612 002 ELECTRIC LADYLAND [RTB LP 5536/5537] Radio-Televizija Beograd Matrix 1: 5536 A 13190 2: 5536 (#7 is scratched) 3: 5537 A 8989 4: 5537 (#7 is scratched) Both lp labels printed in purple "SREBRNA" in jagged silver star logo- printed on front cover Manufactured under licence from Polydor International Gmbh by RTB Records. Beograd info in inside jacket. May have been for Polish distribution (?)

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