Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced (UK) – RARE 1973 TRACK STEREO – Original BLACK & SILVER Labels – 613 001 – - LP - 1973

A rare 1973 UK Track Record stereo pressing of Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, issued under catalogue number 613 001. On 12 May 1967, the arrival of Are You Experienced changed the course of rock music forever. Recorded in London between October 1966 and April 1967, Jimi Hendrix's explosive debut introduced a sound unlike anything audiences had experienced before: blistering guitar feedback, extraordinary studio experimentation, deep electric blues and an entirely new approach to psychedelic rock. Produced by Chas Chandler and featuring Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums, the album established The Jimi Hendrix Experience as one of the most revolutionary groups of the decade. From the unmistakable opening of Foxy Lady and the wild rhythmic complexity of Manic Depression to the breathtaking blues performance of Red House and the otherworldly experimentation of Third Stone from the Sun, every track demonstrates why Hendrix remains one of the most celebrated guitarists in history. Remarkably, the original British album did not include the hit singles Purple Haze, Hey Joe or The Wind Cries Mary. Instead, it presented eleven tracks conceived as a complete album, making the original UK running order especially interesting to dedicated Hendrix enthusiasts.

This particular example is highly desirable for serious Hendrix collectors. The original 1967 British release appeared in mono under catalogue number 612 001. Although the album subsequently appeared in stereo configurations elsewhere, this 1973 edition represents an important early standalone British Track stereo issue. The record carries beautiful original-style black Track labels with silver lettering, distinguished by the Polydor Records Ltd. credit beneath the Track Record logo and Made in Gt. Britain printed along the lower label perimeter. These distinctive label details are important identifying characteristics of this particular British edition. Equally interesting is the original non-laminated, non-gatefold picture sleeve. Unlike the famous 1967 British mono sleeve, this later stereo edition features Jimi Hendrix printed prominently across the top of the front cover. This small but significant artwork variation helps distinguish the stereo issue from its earlier counterpart. For collectors interested in the evolution of Hendrix's British discography, this combination of the early Track label design, stereo catalogue number and distinctive sleeve variation makes this an especially appealing edition.
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Sleeve (VG+):
A very solid VG+ original picture sleeve presenting attractively overall. The front retains its distinctive period artwork, while some yellowish staining is visible on the reverse, consistent with age and previous storage. A respectable and appealing example of this uncommon stereo sleeve variation, grading VG+ overall.
Vinyl (EX):
A beautiful Excellent example retaining an attractive glossy appearance. Only very light signs of previous play are visible. Overall a particularly well-preserved record with minimal cosmetic wear and a lovely presentation, grading EX.
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Details
* UK Track stereo pressing (1973)
* Catalogue number 613 001
* Black Track labels with silver lettering
* Polydor Records Ltd. credit on labels
* Made in Gt. Britain
* Original non-laminated picture sleeve
* Jimi Hendrix lettering across top of front cover
* Stereo
* 12" vinyl LP