JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Axis Bold As Love 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Genuine French Pressing on BARCLAY PANACHE Records

Front cover of the Jimi Hendrix Experience album featuring Jimi Hendrix in a vibrant blue suit holding a guitar, Mitch Mitchell seated at a drum kit, and Noel Redding standing with a bass guitar. The background features flowing, wavy psychedelic patterns in muted tones, with the text Jimi Hendrix Experience in a retro, curved font. The logo for the Barclay label and Panache branding are displayed in the corners.

  "Axis: Bold as Love" is the second studio album by "The Jimi Hendrix Experience". Under pressure from their record company to follow-up the successful debut of their May 1967 album "Are You Experienced". The album was recorded to fulfill the band's contract, which stated that they must produce two albums in 1967. Even so, it was not released in the USA until 1968 due to fears that it might disturb the sales of the first album.

Rare French release with different album cover, pressed on 150 grams vinyl
Hendrix Ignites "Axis: Bold as Love" - A French Twist on a Psychedelic Masterpiece
Album Description:

Forget the suits and their suits-y worries. The Jimi Hendrix Experience wasn't built on churning out by-the-numbers sequels. Sure, their 1967 debut, "Are You Experienced?" was a lightning rod, a brash explosion that rewrote the rulebook on rock guitar. But for Hendrix, "Axis: Bold as Love" wasn't a victory lap, it was a cosmic exploration in a 12-inch groove.

This French pressing on Barclay Panache cuts straight to the chase. No need for fancy English liner notes; here, Jean-Noel Coghe lays it down in the language of love, liberty, and existential angst – perfect fuel for Hendrix's lysergic jams.

This wasn't some corporate-mandated cash-in recorded in a sterile studio. "Axis" pulsates with the energy of London's vibrant late-60s scene. Imagine Hendrix, fresh off blowing minds at Monterey Pop, holed up in Olympic Studios, conjuring sonic landscapes between May and June, then returning in October to add the finishing touches. The atmosphere practically seeps from the grooves.

But make no mistake, this ain't all raw energy and feedback. Hendrix, the ever-restless innovator, delves deeper here. Tracks like "Spanish Castle Magic" shimmer with Eastern influences, while "Little Wing" takes us on a gossamer ballad unlike anything he'd done before. "One Rainy Wish" throws a curveball with its soulful introspection, a testament to Hendrix's ever-evolving vocabulary.

there's still plenty of room for the Hendrix we know and love. "Up From the Skies" explodes with his signature wah-wah fury, and "If Six Was Nine" bends reality with its mind-melting riffage. It's a heady brew, a potent mix of genres – psychedelic rock, blues, even a dash of sci-fi – all swirling in Hendrix's unparalleled sonic cauldron.

Music Genre:

Acid Psych Prog Blues Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love" was produced by: Chas Chandler

This album was recorded at: May–June, October 1967 Olympic Studios (London, England)

Album Liner Notes (In French) by: Jean-Noel Coghe

Photography: J.P. Leloir

Transcript of the original liner notes

JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

Jimi m’a défini sa musique comme étant du “Freak’n Funky”. Il a de suite voulu associer à sa réussite Mitch Mitchell et Noel Redding. Il déclare très confiant qu’ils jouent dans son esprit. C’est évident. La batterie de Mitchell est percutante, quant à la basse de Redding, elle complète le tout d’une façon admirable. L’intégrité, l’homogénéité du groupe est réelle. Il pense qu’il ne fut pas été possible de réaliser l’Experience avec des musiciens blancs américains : inférieurs aux Anglais, ce n’est qu’une question de mentalité et d’état d’esprit nécessaires à la musique d’Hendrix.

Le métier, Jimi l’a appris auprès des grands noms du R’n’B, qui lui ont apporté l’expérience, mais il déclare n’avoir guère été influencé par leurs genres respectifs. Son style lui est propre. Cela fait déjà plusieurs années qu’il est testé, mais ce n’est que depuis quelque temps qu’on lui attache de l’importance.

Jimi admet toutefois qu’il a été marqué par une certaine forme de blues dont il a très vite donné une version “Free-Form”. Il pense — il en a le droit — que sa musique se suffit et espère que le nom de Hendrix sera bientôt synonyme d’un style de musique comme l’est celui de Chuck Berry, par exemple.

Sa dextérité deviendra légendaire. Ses doigts parcourent le manche de la guitare avec une rare sûreté et c’est là qu’on devine les nombreuses années de pratique. La guitare n’a, pour lui, plus aucun secret. Généralement, il improvise. Jimi est, dans l’exécution de ses mouvements, d’une rapidité à toute épreuve : du revers de la main, du coude, il caresse sa guitare ; bien sûr, il a quelques trucs faciles, comme le fait de gratter ses cordes derrière la nuque ou entre les jambes. Mais, alors que, chez d’autres, cela tourne au numéro de cirque, chez Hendrix, on devine autre chose : la ferveur.

Je m’explique. Pour Jimi, la guitare, c’est tout. Il m’a confié par ailleurs que sa guitare tenait, chez lui, l’importance et la place que peut avoir une femme chez d’autres. Alors, en toute pudeur, j’ai comparé son jeu de scène instinctif à l’accomplissement d’un acte sexuel, ce qui ne l’a nullement offusqué : il ne m’a guère contredit.

Pendant, je vous affirme que ce n’est pas tout… Une fantastique version de “Hey Joe”. Il est tout en feu, désireux d’en donner plus encore. Une nouvelle guitare fait son entrée. Puis, il entame une fantastique version de “Wild Thing”. Déjà, entre temps, il a plusieurs fois changé de guitare, à cause des cordes cassées ou parce qu’il désirait obtenir une nouvelle sonorité. C’est alors qu’il atteint le sommet. La guitare contre un pied d’ampli atteint alors son paroxysme d’énervement tandis que les baguettes volent en éclats. Le visage hagard, il en arrive à taper sa guitare contre les amplis qui se mettent à vaciller dangereusement. Soudain, il délaisse sa guitare et, comme vidé, quitte précipitamment la scène, pendant que se prolongent longtemps encore les effets de Larson… Grandiose, démentiel, suffoquant, délirant.

Jean-Noël COGHE,
de la revue Rock & Folk

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Photo: J.-P. Leloir 0 820 167

Record Label & Catalognr:

Barclay 0820167 , Panache , License Yameta

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1967 Made in France
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jimi Hendrix – guitar, vocals, piano, flute, voice of "Mr. Paul Caruso" on "EXP"
  • Noel Redding – 8 string bass, backing vocals, foot stamping on "If 6 Was 9", lead vocals on "She's So Fine".
  • Mitch Mitchell – drums, glockenspiel on "Little Wing", backing vocals, "interviewer" on "EXP"
Complete Track-listing of the album "JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love"

The detailed tracklist of this record "JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love" is:

    Side One:
  1. "EXP" 1:55
  2. "Up from the Skies" 2:55
  3. "Spanish Castle Magic" 3:00
  4. "Wait Until Tomorrow" 3:00
  5. "Ain't No Telling" 1:46
  6. "Little Wing" 2:24
  7. "If 6 Was 9" 5:32
    Side Two:
  1. "You Got Me Floatin'" 2:45
  2. "Castles Made of Sand" 2:46
  3. "She's So Fine" (Noel Redding) 2:37
  4. "One Rainy Wish" 3:40
  5. "Little Miss Lover" 2:20
  6. "Bold as Love" 4:11
High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover  "JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love"
 
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The front cover of this album features the Jimi Hendrix Experience in a stylized, psychedelic design. The band members—Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding—are prominently displayed against a clean, flowing background with wavy, multicolored patterns that evoke the era’s vibrant and experimental aesthetic.

Jimi Hendrix stands confidently in the foreground, dressed in a striking blue suit, holding his guitar with his signature flair. His dynamic pose emphasizes his central role in the band and his commanding stage presence.

Noel Redding, the bassist, is positioned slightly behind Hendrix, wearing a casual outfit with light-colored pants and a dark green top, adding a contrast to Hendrix’s flamboyance.

Mitch Mitchell, the drummer, is seated at his drum kit to the left, wearing a patterned jacket, showcasing the trio as a unified yet individually distinct group.

The typography features a flowing, psychedelic font for the text ‘Jimi Hendrix Experience,’ harmonizing with the overall design. The background incorporates curved, wave-like elements that enhance the sense of motion and energy. The muted, pastel shades of the background contrast with the vibrant colors of the band’s clothing and instruments, creating a visually arresting image.

The logo of the French label Barclay is displayed in the corner, and the term ‘Panache’ adds a touch of exclusivity, aligning with the unique vibe of the release. Overall, the cover reflects the avant-garde spirit of Jimi Hendrix’s music and the cultural aesthetic of the late 1960s.

High Resolution Photo Album Back Cover with the liner notes by   Jean-Noel Coghe

High Resolution Photo of JIMI HENDRIX  AXIS BOLD AS LOVE FRANCE BARCLAY PANACHE  

Enlarged High Resolution Photo of the Record's "BARCLAY" Label  

High Resolution Photo of JIMI HENDRIX  AXIS BOLD AS LOVE FRANCE BARCLAY PANACHE

This record label features a classic design for the French release of Axis: Bold as Love by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, distributed by Barclay Records.

The label is circular with a white background overlaid with an orange-red watercolor-style splatter effect, adding a vivid and dynamic visual.

The Barclay logo, bold and black, is prominently displayed at the top in a hand-drawn, brushstroke style.

The text indicates key album details, such as “MONO-STEREO”, catalog number No 0820167, and 33 TOURS P, specifying the format and speed of the record.

The label also identifies the album as part of the “Série Panache” and references Licence Yameta, connecting it to Hendrix’s management and production company.

It includes the rights management label BIEM, and the matrix number XBLY 0820167-1 is printed along the side.

Around the edge of the label, in small font, are copyright warnings and the text “Made in France.”

The label’s overall design reflects a vibrant yet clean style, typical of the late 1960s, aligning with Hendrix’s psychedelic and groundbreaking musical approach.

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