Axis:bold as love - Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jimi Hendrix

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Artist - Jimi Hendrix
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Psych Rock and Blues Rock
Year - 2010
Country - United States
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Near Mint

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Description

Authorised Hendrix Family Edition.

Remastered from the Original Tapes

Artist: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Title: Axis: Bold as Love Album Type: Audiophile Reissue (Experience Hendrix / Sony Legacy) Original Release Date: March 9, 2010 Label: Experience Hendrix / Sony Legacy (Catalog: 88697 62396 1) Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Acid Rock

Background & Production The 2010 reissue of Axis: Bold as Love is widely considered one of the most successful "audiophile" restoration projects in rock history. Part of a massive campaign by the Hendrix family (Experience Hendrix) and Sony Legacy, this version was carefully supervised by Janie Hendrix and original engineer Eddie Kramer. The goal was to bypass the digital compression of the 90s and return to the warmth and spatial depth of the original sessions. It was mastered from the original two-track analog master tapes, ensuring the most authentic representation of Hendrix’s 1967 vision available in the modern era.

Musical Composition & Style This reissue highlights the intricate, layered production that was often lost in earlier digital-to-vinyl transfers.

  • Sonic Depth: The 2010 mastering emphasizes the extreme stereo panning and "phasing" effects on tracks like "EXP" and the title track, "Axis: Bold as Love."

  • Clarity: Listeners often note the increased definition in Noel Redding’s bass lines and Mitch Mitchell’s jazz-influenced drumming, which provides a clearer foundation for Jimi’s guitar work.

  • Featured Tracks: The iconic "Little Wing" and "Castles Made of Sand" benefit from the analog warmth, reducing the "harshness" of the high frequencies found in 80s/90s CD versions.

Original Pressing & Collector Notes Unlike many modern reissues that use digital files, the 2010 "Family" reissue is a true analog-sourced product, making it highly respected among audiophiles.

  • Mastering Credentials: This version was mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound. Look for the "STERLING" stamp and George Marino’s initials in the dead wax (runout).

  • Vinyl Quality: Pressed on 180-gram high-performance vinyl, typically at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) or RTI, known for having a very low noise floor.

  • Packaging: The release is housed in a high-quality, heavy-duty gatefold tip-on sleeve (where the art is glued onto heavy cardboard, mimicking 1960s production). It includes an 8-page 12"x12" booklet with rare photos, credits, and liner notes.

  • Identification: Look for the "Experience Hendrix" logo on the back cover and the silver "Authentic Hendrix" holographic sticker on the shrink wrap.

    • Keywords: Jimi Hendrix, Axis Bold as Love, 2010 Reissue, 180g Vinyl, Experience Hendrix, Sony Legacy, George Marino, Audiophile Pressing, Analog Master, Little Wing.

    • Collection Ideas: Audiophile Essentials, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Modern Analog Reissues, 180 Gram Club.

    • Related Artists: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Santana.

     
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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