JIMI HENDRIX - ELECTRIC LADYLAND 2LP 12" LP Vinyl Album

- Rare French release with Finger cover

"Electric Ladyland" is the third and final album of new material by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. It is the only Hendrix studio album professionally produced under his supervision.

 

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Electric Ladyland: A French Rarity in the Hendrix Oeuvre
Album Description:

In 1968, Jimi Hendrix unleashed "Electric Ladyland," the third and final studio album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. It stands as a testament to Hendrix's genius, marking the only studio album he produced under his direct supervision. The rare French release, featuring the notorious "finger cover," adds another layer of intrigue to this groundbreaking record.

Historical Context and Musical Exploration

"Electric Ladyland" emerged during a period of intense social upheaval and artistic innovation. The late 1960s were defined by the counterculture movement, a surge in psychedelic experimentation, and a broadening of musical horizons. Hendrix, already a towering figure in the rock world, seized this moment to push his creative limits further than ever before.

The album spans a remarkable array of genres. It incorporates rock, blues, psychedelia, and funk, demonstrating Hendrix's ability to transcend traditional genre boundaries. Tracks like "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and "All Along the Watchtower" highlight his extraordinary guitar prowess and emotive vocal delivery. Meanwhile, "1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" exemplifies Hendrix's penchant for expansive, exploratory compositions, taking listeners on a nearly 14-minute odyssey through an underwater dreamscape.

Controversies

The French release of "Electric Ladyland" is especially notable for its controversial cover art, known as the "finger cover." Unlike the more widely known nude cover, this version features an image of Hendrix's finger pointing suggestively. This cover sparked its own set of debates and was seen as provocative and edgy, reflecting the album's boundary-pushing content.

Production Team and Recording Studio

"Electric Ladyland" is a landmark in part due to Hendrix's meticulous production. He assumed full control over the album's sound.

The recording sessions took place in several high-end studios, including Olympic Studios in London and the Record Plant in New York City. These facilities provided the state-of-the-art equipment and creative atmosphere necessary for Hendrix's experimental approach. The innovative use of flanging, phasing, and tape echo in the recordings exemplified the cutting-edge techniques Hendrix employed to create his distinctive sound.

Music Genre:

Acid Psychedelic Prog Blues Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland" was produced by: Jimi Hendrix

Album cover photography: Alain Dister, Jean-Pierre Leloir

Record Label Information:

Barclay 0920069 Super Panache
Album Packaging: Double LP Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with photos on the inside cover pages

Media Format:

Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 560 gram 

Year & Country:

1968 Made in France
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland
    Jimi Hendrix Experiencc Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Noel Redding
  • Mitch Mitchell
Complete Track-listing of the album "JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland"

The detailed tracklist of this record "JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland" is:

The detailed tracklist of this record "JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland" is:

    Disc One:
  1. "And the Gods Made Love"
  2. "Electric Ladyland"
  3. "Cross Town Traffic"
  4. "Voodoo Chile"
  5. "Little Miss Strange"
  6. "Long Hot Summer Night"
  7. "Come On"
  8. "Gipsy Eyes"
  9. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp"
    Disc Two:
  1. "Rainy Day, Dream Away"
  2. "1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)"
  3. "Moon, Turn the Tides... Gently, Gently Away"
  4. "Still Raining Still Dreaming"
  5. "House Burning Down"
  6. "All Along the Watchtower"
  7. "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)"

 

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The Barclay label on Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland" (French release) features bold black and red graphics, catalog number 0920060, and lists four tracks from Face I, highlighting the album's unique design.
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