Jimi Hendrix - Hendrix In The West 12" Vinyl LP Album

- French Pressing Released Barclay Records with Gatefold Album Cover

High Resolution Photo of jimi hendrix jimi in the west

"Hendrix in the West" is a posthumous live album by Jimi Hendrix, released in January 1972 by Polydor Records, later in February by Reprise Records and in France on Barclay Records. The album contains songs from Hendrix's performances at the Royal Albert Hall on February 24, 1969, the San Diego Sports Arena on May 24, 1969, Berkeley Community Theatre on May 30, 1970 and the Isle of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970. This is the French release of Jimi Hendrix in the West in a deluxe gatefold cover, with different tracklisting and label text. The album's title is "Jimi In The West" on the record's label-

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Album Description:

Unearth a scorching slice of Hendrix history with the French pressing of "Hendrix in the West" on Barclay Records. This 1972 vinyl gem, adorned with a captivating gatefold cover, throws open the vault on electrifying live performances captured between 1969 and 1970.

The backdrop for this release pulsates with the raw energy of the late 60s. Rock 'n' roll was undergoing a seismic shift, and Hendrix, a guitar god in the making, stood at the epicenter. This wasn't just about catchy hooks and wailing vocals; it was about experimentation, pushing boundaries, and redefining the very essence of rock.

"Hendrix in the West" throws genre out the window. Hendrix seamlessly weaves blues, rock, and his own signature psychedelic flourishes, creating a sound that's as intoxicating as it is innovative. His incendiary guitar work takes center stage, a searing fusion of feedback, distortion, and pure sonic alchemy.

While some might find the sheer intensity overwhelming, for true music aficionados, this album is a revelation. It's a chance to witness Hendrix, unadulterated and raw, pushing the limits of his instrument and the live experience itself.

The origins of this French pressing remain shrouded in a bit of mystery. There's no producer credit, and the recording studio locations are lost to time. However, the raw fidelity only adds to the album's charm, capturing the untamed energy of those incendiary live shows.

Essential Album Information For: Hendrix in the West

Music Genre:

Rock, Psych, Acid, Blues-Rock 

Label & Catalognr:

Barclay 80.448

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram 

Year & Country:

Made in France

Hendrix in the West Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages

Producers:

The album: "JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West" was produced by: Eddie Kramer, John Jansen .

Eddie Kramer is a legendary music producer & sound engineer known for shaping the sound of rock icons like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Kiss. Born in South Africa, his innovative recording techniques revolutionized studio production. From Electric Lady Studios to Woodstock, his impact spans decades. Learn more about his career & contributions in his biography.

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Eddie Kramer, John Jansen at Electric Lady Land Studios in New York City

Photography:

Jim Marshall, Tom Wilkes for Camouflage Productions

Jim Marshall was a legendary music photographer known for capturing rock’s most iconic moments. His images of Jimi Hendrix at Monterey, Johnny Cash at San Quentin, and The Beatles defined an era. With unparalleled access, he documented the raw energy and emotion of music’s greatest legends, leaving a timeless visual legacy that continues to inspire. more…
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jimi Hendrix – guitar, vocals
  • Mitch Mitchell – drums
  • Billy Cox – bass guitar on tracks A1-A3, B1, B2 (LP)
  • Noel Redding – bass guitar on tracks A4, B3 and B4 (LP)
Complete Track-listing of the album "JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West"

The detailed tracklist of this record "JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. RAP Intro
  2. The Queen
  3. Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band
  4. Little Wing
  5. Lover Man
  6. Johnny B Goode
  7. Blue Suede Shoes
    Side Two:
  1. Red House
  2. Voodoo Chile
 
Jimi Hendrix performing live with intense emotion, eyes closed and mouth open in a powerful expression. He is wearing a vibrant blue shirt with intricate, colorful embroidery on the shoulders, accessorized with layered necklaces. The stage lighting casts dramatic shadows, highlighting the movement and energy of his performance. His afro hair frames his face, and his raised arm, slightly blurred, conveys dynamic motion.
This image captures Jimi Hendrix in an electrifying live performance, as seen on the cover of "Hendrix in the West". His passionate expression, eyes shut and mouth open, embodies the raw power of his music. Clad in a vibrant blue shirt with intricate embroidery, he radiates the essence of psychedelic rock. The stage lighting and motion blur on his raised arm enhance the energy of the moment, immortalizing Hendrix in the heat of musical ecstasy.
Album Back Cover  Photo of "JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West"
 
Jimi Hendrix in a powerful live performance, wearing a vibrant blue, flowing shirt adorned with intricate floral embroidery. His face is filled with intense emotion as he sings with his mouth open and eyes closed, deeply immersed in the music. He grips his guitar at a dramatic angle, fingers pressing the strings, embodying the raw energy of rock and blues. The stage lighting casts warm highlights on his afro and outstretched hand, enhancing the sense of movement and passion.
This striking image captures Jimi Hendrix mid-performance, lost in the soul of his music. Clad in a flowing blue shirt with detailed embroidery, his expression is one of raw intensity as he sings with passion and plays his guitar at an evocative angle. The dramatic stage lighting and deep shadows accentuate the power of the moment, immortalizing Hendrix as the legendary performer he was.
Inner Sleeve   of "JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi In The West" Album
 

Jimi Hendrix performing live, silhouetted against deep red and orange stage lighting. His blurred figure and glowing afro add to the ethereal, electrifying atmosphere of the performance. In the background, the drummer, illuminated by a spotlight, is captured mid-motion, with the audience watching in awe from the edge of the stage. The lens flare and dramatic lighting enhance the raw energy and intensity of the moment, immersing the viewer in the concert’s fiery ambiance.
This evocative image captures Jimi Hendrix in the heat of a live performance, his silhouette bathed in warm, red stage lighting. The blurred motion of his figure and the glowing aura around him amplify the otherworldly energy of the scene. In the background, the drummer is illuminated by a single spotlight as the audience watches closely from the stage’s edge. The lens flare and deep contrast add to the hypnotic, almost dreamlike quality of the photograph, encapsulating the magic of Hendrix's presence on stage.

High Resolution Photo of the Inside Page  

A page from the 'Hendrix in the West' album featuring a dramatic red-hued stage lighting effect on the left, resembling a cosmic explosion with a bright white spotlight piercing through. On the right side, there are three smaller images of Jimi Hendrix and his band captured in warm red tones, along with the album’s tracklist and liner notes. The text details recording locations, credits, and songwriters, giving insight into the live performances that make up the album.
This album insert from *Hendrix in the West* showcases a striking red stage lighting effect on the left, resembling a fiery burst of energy. On the right, three smaller images depict Jimi Hendrix and his band immersed in performance, bathed in warm red lighting. Below, the tracklist and liner notes provide details about the recordings, including song titles, writing credits, and recording locations. The layout balances visual intensity with historical documentation, offering a glimpse into Hendrix’s legendary live performances.

Enlarged High Resolution Photo of the Record's Label  

Close-up of the record label from 'Jimi in the West,' released under the Barclay label. The label has an artistic black and orange design with track listings for Side A, featuring songs such as 'Little Wing,' 'Johnny B. Goode,' and 'Blue Suede Shoes.' Notably, the album title on the record label differs from the album cover, where it is titled 'Hendrix in the West.' The label also includes the catalog number (80.448 A), licensing details, and production credits.
This enlarged high-resolution photo showcases the record label for "Jimi in the West", released under the Barclay label. The label features a striking black and orange design, along with track listings for Side A, including "Little Wing", "Johnny B. Goode", and "Blue Suede Shoes". Interestingly, the title on the record label reads "Jimi in the West", whereas the album cover presents it as "Hendrix in the West", suggesting a variation in naming between different pressings or distributions. The label also includes the catalog number (80.448 A), licensing details, and production credits.

JIMI HENDRIX Vinyl LP Discography and Album Cover Gallery

Jimi Hendrix was a true original, a musician whose innovative approach to the guitar helped to define a generation of rock music. His untimely death cut short a career that was still full of promise, but his influence continues to be felt to this day. He remains a true icon of American music, and his legacy is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation in the arts.

JIMI HENDRIX - Are You Experienced? JIMI HENDRIX - Are You Experienced? album front cover vinyl record

Barclay XBLY 80 581, Panache License Yameta , 1967 , France

This verson is from the independent Barclay Records in France, which produced a completely different cover featuring a photo of Hendrix performing on a recent French TV show,

Are You Experienced? 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love
JIMI HENDRIX - Axis Bold As Love album front cover vinyl record

Barclay 0820167 , Panache , License Yameta , 1967 , France

The album was recorded to fulfill the band's contract. Even so, it was not released in the USA until 1968 due to fears that it might disturb the sales of the first album.

Axis Bold As Love 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Band of Gypsys
JIMI HENDRIX - Band of Gypsys (France, Polydor Records) album front cover vinyl record

Polydor 2489 146   , 1970 , France

"Band of Gypsys" is a landmark album in Jimi Hendrix's career and in the history of rock music. Its fusion of funk, soul, and rock set a new standard for musical experimentation and improvisation.

Band of Gypsys (France, Polydor Records) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Band of Gypsys
JIMI HENDRIX - Band of Gypsys (France, Barclay Records) album front cover vinyl record

  Barclay 0920221 , 1970 , France

This is the French edition of JIMI HENDRIX's "Band of Gypsys", released on the Barclays Record Label with different cover photographs 

Band of Gypsys (France, Barclay Records) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - The Birth of Success Recorded Live
JIMI HENDRIX - The Birth of Success Recorded Live album front cover vinyl record

Music For Pleasure Ltd MFP 50053 , 1970 , Holland

The Birth of Success Recorded Live was produced by Ed Chalpin with live tapes of Curtis Knight and the Squires incl JIMI HENDRIX. It is an enduring masterpiece that solidified Jimi Hendrix's place as a musical legend

The Birth of Success Recorded Live 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Cry of Love
JIMI HENDRIX - Cry of Love album front cover vinyl record

  Polydor 2480 027 , 1971 , Germany

This album "JIMI HENDRIX - Cry of Love" is a posthumous fourth studio album by American musician JIMI HENDRIX, released in February 1971

Cry of Love 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland
JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland (Original UK Uncensored Cover) album front cover vinyl record

Polydor 2310269 , 1968 , UK

This is the s Polydor International album release cover, controversially, with a photo of group of nude women, which was replaced after Experience Hendrix took control of Hendrix' recordings.

Electric Ladyland (Original UK Uncensored Cover) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland
JIMI HENDRIX - Electric Ladyland (France, Barclay Records) album front cover vinyl record

Barclay 0920069 Super Panache , 1968 , France

Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland" French Barclay 2LP is a rare gem, featuring a distinctive Finger cover. This iconic release showcases Hendrix's musical brilliance

Electric Ladyland (France, Barclay Records) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Eternal Fire with Curtis Knight
JIMI HENDRIX - Eternal Fire with Curtis Knight album front cover vinyl record

Hallmark records SHM 732   , 1976 , England

Jimi's guitar playing and songwriting had revolutionized rock music, and he was constantly pushing the boundaries of what was possible with the instrument. However, before he became a solo artist

Eternal Fire with Curtis Knight 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Experience Movie Soundtrack
Thumbnail of JIMI HENDRIX - Experience Movie Soundtrack album front cover

Entertainment International SLDEI 782 , , France

"The Experience" movie was a concert film directed by Steve Rash that featured performances by Hendrix and his band, The Experience, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, in 1969.

Experience Movie Soundtrack 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX Feat. Curtis Knight - Dawn of Jimi Hendrix
JIMI HENDRIX Feat. Curtis Knight - Dawn of Jimi Hendrix album front cover vinyl record

DIsques Esperance ESP 155503 , , France

"Dawn of Jimi Hendrix" is a significant album in Hendrix's career. It provides a glimpse into Hendrix's early collaborations with Curtis Knight and showcases his unique guitar playing.

Dawn of Jimi Hendrix 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Genius of Jimi Hendrix Original Sessions
JIMI HENDRIX - Genius of Jimi Hendrix Original Sessions (1984, France) album front cover vinyl record

Musique Festival Album 204 , , France

This is a masterpiece that showcases the incredible talent of Jimi Hendrix. The album features some of Hendrix's most iconic songs and demonstrates his versatility as a musician.

Genius of Jimi Hendrix Original Sessions (1984, France) 12" Vinyl LP
 JIMI HENDRIX - Hey Joe
 JIMI HENDRIX - Hey Joe album front cover vinyl record

Polydor / Successo 2486 158 , 1968 , Italy

"Hey Joe the Successo Rock Giants Vol. 1" Italian release vinyl LP album is a great addition to any Jimi Hendrix fan's collection. It showcases some of his best-known songs and highlights

Hey Joe 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Hendrix In The West
JIMI HENDRIX - Hendrix In The West album front cover vinyl record

Barclay 80.448 , , France

"Hendrix in the West" is a must-have for any Jimi Hendrix fan. The album captures the excitement and energy of his live performances and showcases his incredible guitar skills.

Hendrix In The West 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Live at Woodstock
JIMI HENDRIX - Live at Woodstock (2010, Europe) album front cover vinyl record

 Experience Hendrix – 88697 77225 1 , 2010 , EU

This is a beautifully packaged three-lp set with Jimi Hendrix Live performances at the Woodstock 1969 Pop Festival

Live at Woodstock (2010, Europe) 12" Vinyl LP
 JIMI HENDRIX - Lonnie Youngblood
 JIMI HENDRIX - Lonnie Youngblood album front cover vinyl record

International Joker Productions SM 3912 , 1981 , Italy

A collaboration between Jimi Hendrix and fellow musician Lonnie Youngblood. The album blends soul, R&B, and blues, showcasing Hendrix's versatility as a musician

Lonnie Youngblood 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Moods
JIMI HENDRIX - Moods album front cover vinyl record

  TRIP Records TLP-9512 / SLT-00861  , , USA

The album was compiled by Alan Douglas, who had previously produced Hendrix's posthumous releases. The album features tracks from various recording sessions throughout Hendrix's career,

Moods 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX OTIS REDDING - Monterey International Pop Festival
JIMI HENDRIX OTIS REDDING - Monterey International Pop Festival (1967, France) album front cover vinyl record

Atlantic 940.056, XBLY 940.056 , 1967 , France

This album is a compilation LP album, Side one is dedicated on tracks by Jimi Hendrix, while Side Two has the tracks by Otis Redding, who died six months after this festival.

Monterey International Pop Festival (1967, France) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Rainbow Bridge
JIMI HENDRIX - Rainbow Bridge album front cover vinyl record

Reprise REP 54 004 , 1971 , Germany

Rainbow Bridge was released after Hendrix's death. The LP was compiled by Hendrix's manager, Michael Jeffery, from various recordings and unfinished tracks that Hendrix had left behind.

Rainbow Bridge 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Smash Hits
JIMI HENDRIX - Smash Hits (1966, Gt Britain) album front cover vinyl record

TRACK Record 613 004 , 1966 , Gt Britain

This album "Smash Hits" by Jimi Hendrix is a compilation of singles by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and the very first compilation album for Jimi Hendrix

Smash Hits (1966, Gt Britain) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Sound Track Recordings from the Film
JIMI HENDRIX - Sound Track Recordings from the Film (1973, Germany) album front cover vinyl record

Reprise REP 64017 , 1973 , Germany

It contains the full-length live performances from the film and some clips from interviews (though not necessarily from the film). The album has not been released on compact disc.

Sound Track Recordings from the Film (1973, Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - Stone Free a tribute
JIMI HENDRIX - Stone Free a tribute album front cover vinyl record

Reprise records 9362-45438 , , Germany

"Stone Free a tribute" a 1993 album recorded by various artists in tribute to Jimi Hendrix. The artists include his classic rock contemporaries.

Stone Free a tribute 12" Vinyl LP
 JIMI HENDRIX - Voodoo Chile Live Experience 1967-1968
 JIMI HENDRIX - Voodoo Chile Live Experience 1967-1968 album front cover vinyl record

Blank White Label, stamper codes JHBL   , 1970

An unofficial record capturing the musical zeitgeist of 1967-1968, resonates with electrifying live recordings. The album showcases Hendrix's unparalleled prowess

Voodoo Chile Live Experience 1967-1968 12" Vinyl LP
JIMI HENDRIX - War Heroes
JIMI HENDRIX - War Heroes (1972, France) album front cover vinyl record

Barclay 80467 , 1972 , France

War Heroes is the posthumous sixth studio album by American guitarist JIMI HENDRIX, released on October 1 and December 1972 in the United Kingdom and the United States respectively.

War Heroes (1972, France) 12" Vinyl LP

Vinyl Albums by JIMI HENDRIX Tribute Bands

JEFF COOPER AND THE STONED WINGS - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
JEFF COOPER AND THE STONED WINGS - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix album front cover vinyl record

  Europa E 454   , , Germany

"Tribute to Jimi Hendrix" is a vinyl LP album released by jazz guitarist Jeff Cooper in 1971 as a tribute to the legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who had passed away a year earlier.

Tribute to Jimi Hendrix 12" Vinyl LP
PURPLE FOX - Jimi Hendrix Hits (Tribute Album) P
PURPLE FOX - Jimi Hendrix Hits (Tribute Album) album front cover vinyl record

Sonic 9013 , 1971 , Germany

"Purple Fox - Jimi Hendrix Hits" is a collection of Jimi Hendrix covers and a tribute album by a band called The Purple Fox. It was released in 1971 on the Sonic 9013 label

Jimi Hendrix Hits (Tribute Album) 12" Vinyl LP

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