Jimi Hendrix - Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision was produced by Experience Hendrix President Janie Hendrix, veteran filmmaker George Scott and John McDermott. The audio portion includes some of Hendrix’s last recording sessions and features takes & edits in which 38 of the 39 tracks are previously unreleased and has been compiled and overseen by Eddie Kramer (his long-time engineer) and archivist John McDermott of Experience Hendrix.

Each configuration also contains a Blu-Ray of the documentary. The film incorporates new interviews --including Steve Winwood, recording engineer Eddie Kramer and Experience members Mitch Mitchell and bassist Billy Cox-- vintage footage and dozens of never-before-seen photos that tell the full story of Electric Lady Studios, from conception to completion in 1970.

Despite the many obstacles Hendrix and his compatriots faced, the studio has thrived for more than a half century and served as the recording site for classic albums by AC/DC, The Clash, Chic, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and hundreds more.

As well as including a brand new 5.1 mix of 20 tracks, none of which have previously been available in the format, the Blu-ray will also feature a brand-new documentary that explores the early days of Electric Lady Studios. The documentary includes never-before-seen footage and photos as well as track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as “Freedom,” “Angel” and “Dolly Dagger” by recording engineer Eddie Kramer.

Limited Edition 5LP vinyl box set produced by Legacy Recordings in 2024. Audiophile grade vinyl pressed by Quality Record Pressings. It includes an extensive booklet filled with unpublished photos, Hendrix’s handwritten song drafts, and comprehensive liner notes.

TRACKLISTING:

LP1

1. Ezy Ryder [Alternate Mix]
2. Valleys of Neptune [Alternate Version]
3. Straight Ahead [Takes 1 & 2]
4. Astro Man [Takes 9 & 10]
5. Drifting [Takes 1 & 2]
6. Night Bird Flying [Take 25]
7. Earth Blues [Alternate Mix]
8. Drifter's Escape [Takes 1 & 2]
9. Astro Man [Take 14]
10. Further Up the Road

LP2

1. Dolly Dagger [Takes 17 & 18]
2. Lover Man
3. Freedom [Take 4]
4. Angel [Take 7]
5. Beginnings [Take 5]
6. The Long Medley [Astro Man / Beginnings / Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) / Midnight Lightning (Keep on Groovin') / Freedom]

LP3

1. Freedom [Alternate Version/July 19, 1970]
2. Valleys of Neptune [Demo]
3. Tune X / Just Came In [Take 6] (Medley)
4. Drifting [Alternate Version / August 20, 1970]
5. Messing Around [Take 17]
6. Tune X / Just Came In (Take 8) (Medley)
7. Dolly Dagger [Alternate Version] Come Down Hard on Me [Take 15]
8. Heaven Has No Sorrow [Demo]

LP4

1. Midnight Lightning / Beginnings
2. Dolly Dagger [Mix 2]
3. Belly Button Window [Take 1]
4. Night Bird Flying [Alternate Version]
5. Freedom [Alternate Version / August 20, 1970]
6. Straight Ahead [Alternate Mix]
7. In from the Storm [Alternate Mix]

LP5

1. Bolero / Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) [Alternate Mix]
2. Drifter's Escape [Alternate Mix]
3. Bleeding Heart [Alternate Mix]
4. Drifting [Alternate Version / November 20, 1970]
5. Astro Man [Alternate Version]
6. Room Full of Mirrors [Alternate Version]
7. Angel [Alternate Version]

BLU-RAY:

Documentary - Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

5.1 Surround Sound Mixes

1. Freedom
2. Izabella
3. Night Bird Flying
4. Angel
5. Room Full of Mirrors
6. Dolly Dagger
7. Ezy Ryder
8. Drifting
9. Beginnings
10. Stepping Stone
11. My Friend
12. Straight Ahead
13. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)
14. Earth Blues
15. Astro Man
16. In from the Storm
17. Belly Button Window
18. Pali Gap (from Rainbow Bridge album)
19. Lover Man (from Jimi Hendrix Experience box set)
20. Valleys of Neptune (from Valleys of Neptune album)