Description: Axis: Bold as Love is the second studio album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. It was first released by Track Records in the United Kingdom on December 1, 1967, only seven months after the release of the group's highly successful debut album, Are You Experienced. In the United States, Reprise Records delayed the release until the following month [release date: 1/15/1968]. Like its predecessor, Axis: Bold as Love was a critical and commercial success, reaching the top ten in the album charts in both countries. NOT SO FUN FACT: Its album cover generated controversy for displaying Hindu religious iconography. It was designed without Hendrix's approval, and he publicly expressed his dissatisfaction. It was certified platinum in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Rolling Stone ranked it number 92 on its 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". THIS COPY is a Terre Haute 1st pressing from 1968 in a gatefold cover (see Notes, below). The vinyl has some marks, but per a test listen, there were no skips and only a couple of clicks at the end of the fade out on track A3. Overall, the vinyl is in Very Good [VG] condition or better. The original gatefold cover shows only general signs of handling, including surface soiling in the light areas on the front (refer to photo). Overall, it is in Very Good [VG] condition. The original inner sleeve is plain white with square corners and a center label hole. The backside has some large tears (see photo); for this reason I will also include a new white inner sleeve for your use. NotesFirst Terre Haute stereo press. Tri-color pink, gold and green labels Artist name appears on labels as just: Jimi Hendrix Experience © 1967 - Yameta Co. Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas Barcode and Other IdentifiersPressing Plant ID (Etched in runout): TOther (Print code in gatefold): 4Matrix / Runout (Side A label): (30,725)Matrix / Runout (Side B label): (30,726)Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, var 1): T 30725 º RS-6281 1-C C5Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, var 1): T | 30726 º RS-6281 1-D Λ5Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, var 2): T | º 30725 RS-6281 1-C | Λ7Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, var 2): T | 30726 º RS-6281 1-D Λ3Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, var 3): T 30725 RS-6281 º 1-D | Λ 11Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, var 3): T º 30726 RS-6281 1-C | Λ 5Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, var 4): T 30725 RS-6281 o 1-D Λ Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, var 4): T 30726 RS-6281 o 1_c B4ENJOY!
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Artist: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Speed: 33 RPM
Composer: all songs by Jimi Hnedrix except B3 by Noel Redding
Record Label: Reprise Records
Release Title: Axis: Bold As Love
Case Type: Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Catalog Number: RS 6281
Edition: First Edition, First Pressing
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good (VG)
Release Year: 1968
Language: English
Producer: Chas Chandler
Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)
Era: 1960s
Style: Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Record Size: 12"
Features: Original Cover
Genre: Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Audio Channels: Stereo