Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland The Jimi Hendrix Experience RS6307 Vintage 1972 Reissue

Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland The Jimi Hendrix Experience RS6307 Vintage 1972 Reissue of 1968 Release

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG
Inner Sleeve: VG+
Record: VG+
RS6307
We conservatively grade our records.

Jimi Hendrix – Electric Ladyland (1972 Reissue, RS 6307) is a reissue of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s groundbreaking 1968 double album, Electric Ladyland, released by Reprise Records. This iconic album captures Hendrix at his creative peak, blending rock, blues, psychedelia, and innovative guitar effects. The album features celebrated tracks like "All Along the Watchtower," "Crosstown Traffic," and the mesmerizing "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)."

Overview:

• Title: Electric Ladyland
• Artist: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
• Reissue Date: 1972
• Label: Reprise Records (Catalog #: RS 6307)
• Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Notable Tracks:

1. "All Along the Watchtower" – Hendrix’s powerful cover of Bob Dylan’s classic, which became one of his signature songs.
2. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" – An electrifying track showcasing Hendrix’s exceptional guitar skills and improvisational prowess.
3. "1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" – A psychedelic, experimental piece that highlights Hendrix’s inventive studio work.

Album Significance:

Electric Ladyland is often considered Hendrix's masterpiece, blending soulful, genre-defining guitar work with deeply personal and experimental compositions. The album’s production techniques, including stereo effects and multi-layered sounds, were groundbreaking at the time and inspired generations of musicians. This reissue preserves the original album's immersive feel while bringing Hendrix’s artistry to a new generation.

Collectability:

The 1972 Reprise reissue (RS 6307) is a desirable edition for Hendrix fans and vinyl collectors alike. While not as rare as the original 1968 release, this pressing maintains high sound quality and is a solid option for those looking to own a piece of rock history without paying premium prices for first pressings.

This Electric Ladyland reissue is essential for anyone wanting to experience Hendrix’s full musical range and innovation.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.