Here we have the holy grail of Jimi Hendrix vinyl for many collectors - an original May 1967 Mono 1st UK pressing of Are You Experienced? on Track Record cat. no. 612 001 which was the first release on the Track Record label- and the first album to unleash Mr. Jimi on the world. An album of huge significance.
This record has been owned by the same owner from new who has stored it carefully all these years - we are honoured to be selling on his behalf along with other originals on separate listings. This is a wonderful copy which is very difficult to find in such great condition.
The matrix nos. are A-1 1 2 7/ B- 1 1 11 - please check photos.
The record has been ultrasonically cleaned in our amazing Degritter and the vinyl has come up spotless and very shiny - see photos.There are just a few tiny marks visible which have no impact on playback.
We played it to test. The record sits flat on the turntable and has a very low noise floor. The sound signature is clear, warm and analogue as these old Mono pressings often are - we are always amazed at how good they sound The vinyl behaved beautifully with very little noise, even between tracks, and NO skips, jumps, sticking or clicks. Just Jimi s astonishing bluesy guitar skills taking centre stage. The labels are clean, there are some spindle hole marks but nothing major. This is definitely a very playable enjoyable copy not just a placeholder
The front laminated outer sleeve is very clean with a few light creases, wear to the spine, and some corner rubbing. The opening edge still has pretty clean edges. The rear is writing and stain free, some light ringwear, but otherwise in excellent shape.
The original paper inner sleeve is included complete with Patent Application No 40904/61 printed on the bottom LH corner. We have popped the record into a new poly lined anti static sleeve to keep it pristine after cleaning - you will receive both.
We have also used an outer poly sleeve to protect the album the record will be taken out of the outer sleeve for shipping to avoid damage.
A fabulous copy for either a collector or for anyone who wants to own a piece of rock history.
Selling other vinyl rarities on separate listings including original Beatles, Rolling Stones and more - check my other items for sale. I have many more to be listed over the coming months so why not add me to your favourite sellers?
International bidders are welcome from most parts of the world - please note I will only ship International Tracked Signed.
