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The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Released on October 16, 1968, Electric Ladyland is the third and final studio album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience and is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. A double LP, it showcased Hendrix’s unparalleled creativity, sonic experimentation, and guitar mastery, pushing the boundaries of psychedelic rock, blues, and funk. The album was a commercial and critical success, becoming Jimi Hendrix’s only No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and leaving an indelible mark on the evolution of rock music.
Following the success of Are You Experienced? (1967) and Axis: Bold as Love (1967), Hendrix took full control of Electric Ladyland, producing the album himself—a move that led to tensions within the band and with producer Chas Chandler. The sessions at Record Plant Studios in New York City were legendary for their freeform, late-night jam sessions and Hendrix’s obsessive perfectionism.
Unlike the first two Experience albums, Electric Ladyland featured a rotating cast of musicians, including Steve Winwood (Traffic), Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane), Al Kooper, and Buddy Miles, reflecting Hendrix’s growing desire for artistic freedom beyond the confines of a traditional rock trio.
Electric Ladyland represents Hendrix at his creative peak, with longer, more experimental compositions, layered guitar overdubs, and pioneering studio techniques.
The UK edition of Electric Ladyland featured a controversial cover—a photograph of 19 naked women posing provocatively, which was not approved by Hendrix. The US version used a red-tinted image of Hendrix performing, which has since become the standard cover.
Upon release, Electric Ladyland was met with widespread critical acclaim and was Hendrix’s best-selling album, topping the Billboard 200 chart. Over the years, its legacy has only grown, with Rolling Stone, NME, and countless music historians ranking it among the greatest albums of all time.
Electric Ladyland became a blueprint for psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and even heavy metal. Its studio experimentation, layered soundscapes, and improvisational feel influenced artists.
Electric Ladyland is more than just an album—it’s an experience, a journey, and a testament to Hendrix’s genius. It pushed the boundaries of what was possible in rock music, guitar playing, and studio production, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy. Even over 50 years later, its influence is still felt across multiple genres, proving that Jimi Hendrix was truly ahead of his time.
All analog remaster from the original 2 track master tapes by Jimi’s original engineer.
Complete original artwork, 8 page LP sized booklet with rare photos and linear notes
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
…And The Gods Made Love
Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)
Crosstown Traffic
Voodoo Chile
Little Miss Strange
Long Hot Summer Night
Come On (Let The Good Times Roll)
Gypsy Eyes
Burning Of The Midnight Lamp
Rainy Day, Dream Away
1983…(A Merman I Should Turn To Be)
Moon, Turn The Tides…Gently Gently Away
Still Raining, Still Dreaming
House Burning Down
All Along The Watchtower
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
