1. General Information Artist: Jimi Hendrix Title: Jimi Hendrix (12-LP Box Set) Label: Polydor Catalog Number: 2625 038 Country: Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) Release Year: 1980 Format: 12 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Box Set 2. Description This massive "White Box" set serves as a definitive library of Hendrix’s recorded legacy up to 1980. It contains 11 distinct album titles across 12 LPs (with Electric Ladyland being a double album). The set includes the primary studio trilogy, legendary live performances like Band of Gypsys and Isle of Wight, and the controversial Alan Douglas-produced studio albums. The minimalist design, featuring a classic military-jacket portrait and Hendrix's birth/death dates, has made this an iconic piece of rock memorabilia. 3. Condition Grading: Professionally graded by VMG (Soft-Grading Certification) with a high score of 9.0. Box: The white outer box is in exceptional condition, maintaining its bright color with very little of the "foxing" or yellowing typically found on this 45-year-old release. Corners are sharp and the structure is rigid. Vinyl: Based on the overall 9.0 certification, the discs are in top-tier collector condition, likely showing little to no signs of previous play. 4. Notes for Collectors First Pressing: This is the original 1980 first pressing of the Australasian edition. Discography Completeness: This set is particularly valuable because it includes Midnight Lightning and Crash Landing. These albums were later deleted from the Hendrix catalog by the family estate (Experience Hendrix), making these Polydor pressings the primary way to own these versions on vinyl. Certification: The inclusion of the VMG 9.0 certificate provides third-party verification of the item's high-grade status, significantly enhancing its investment value. Market Rarity: While European versions exist, the Australasian pressing with the "Price Code 105" is a distinct variant that is harder to find in such a high state of preservation. 5. Matrix / Labels Labels: Standard red Polydor labels with black text. Catalog Number: 2625 038 appears on the box spine and the back cover. Distribution: Specifically marked: "Distributed in Australasia by PolyGram Records Pty. Limited." Matrix Numbers: Each of the 12 discs contains unique matrix stamps in the run-out grooves, often featuring Australian mastering marks (such as "MAX"). extraonline ref This extremely rare Australian 12 x LP + maxi-single box-set issue has all of Hendrix's official release recordings. It differs substantially from the German & UK/European box sets. It features different cover-art & Band Of Gypsy’s issued with "Puppet" cover. It has a lift off box-top (not the German issue slip-case design). LP sleeves on this set don’t have a LIMITED EDITION BOX SET stamp (as UK version does). 13 page booklet is identical to German booklet (but in English). Doesn’t include fold out poster. Probably the BEST Hendrix comp box of all time!