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Release date: 18-03-2013 (Originally released in 1967)

2013 EU reissue UK version 180g vinyl 2LP = One of the most stunning debuts in rock history, and one of the definitive albums of the psychedelic era. On Are You Experienced, Jimi Hendrix synthesized various elements of the cutting edge of 1967 rock into music that sounded both futuristic and rooted in the best traditions of rock, blues, pop, and soul.

Tracks:(2LP)
LP1:
A1 Foxy Lady
A2 Manic Depression
A3 Red House
A4 Can You See Me
A5 Love Or Confusion
A6 I Don't Live Today

B1 May This Be Love
B2 Fire
B3 Third Stone From The Sun
B4 Remember
B5 Are You Experienced ?

LP2:
C1 Hey Joe
C2 Stone Free
C3 Purple Haze

D1 51st Anniversary
D2 The Wind Cries Mary
D3 Highway Chile

Ex-The Animals musician & entrepreneur Chas Chandler had brought Hendrix to the UK, teaming him up with drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding. Recordings for Are You Experienced had begun in late October 1966, producing a string of singles preceding the illustrious first album by the world's most famous guitarist. While recording, the future working relationship between engineer Eddie Kramer and Hendrix was forged. The debut album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience was initially issued in mono and then 'enhanced stereo' on later issues.

The UK cover photography was by Bruce Flemming. Releases in Europe had the words "Jimi Hendrix" placed above the title. These later issues were 'enhanced stereo', with tracks listed on the back.

The USA & Canadian issues were released after the band appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, along with The Who. Its art was directed by Ed Thrasher, using a Karl Ferris infra-red fish-eye photo. There is a key difference to the tracks on this album, with some removed and replaced by the earlier singles, plus a change to the running order. The spelling "Foxey Lady" appears in some of these issues, and has been adopted for the Music On Vinyl mono reissue.