Item Description

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced (Repirse - RS-6261)

Pressing features: 1968 US Repress, Stereo, Nice Copy 

Notes: A seismic debut that helped redefine the possibilities of rock music, Are You Experienced (1967) introduced The Jimi Hendrix Experience as one of the most innovative and explosive acts of the psychedelic era. As Hendrix’s first studio album, it arrived before Axis: Bold as Love (1967) and launched a brief but extraordinary run of groundbreaking releases that would culminate in Electric Ladyland (1968). Recorded with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell, the album fused blues, hard rock, psychedelia, and studio experimentation in ways that were virtually unprecedented at the time; tracks like “Purple Haze,” “Foxy Lady,” and “The Wind Cries Mary” remain cornerstones of classic rock. Hendrix was largely unknown in the United States when the album became a sensation in the UK, despite being American himself.  Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums ever recorded, Are You Experienced has appeared on every major edition of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, ranking #15 in 2003, #15 again in 2012, and rising to #30 in the magazine’s substantially revised 2020 edition.

Vinyl Record grade:  Strong VG++ / EX 

Beautiful, well-cared-for record with a strong, glossy finish and only minimal signs of prior handling. Surface retaines a rich sheen throughout.

On close inspection under strong light, a faint hairline whiff may be visible so that's holding it back from a grade of Near Mint. A superb copy that comfortably sits at the very upper end of the scale. 

Cover/Jacket grade: VG+, jacket has minor shelf wear but no damage elsewhere, minor writing on back of jacket, strong spine, no seam splits - decent 

Other contents: includes original inner sleeve

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Record will be packed in a plastic outer sleeve with the record placed outside of the album jacket to prevent seam splits and securely sent in a reinforced media mailer with fragile stickers displayed on outside.

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Record Grading Scale (Based on visual inspection)

Sealed

Only used for sealed items.

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks / Part of an exceptional collection, curated with care, carefully handled, and properly stored. A grade seldom used. 

VG++

May have one or two visible imperfections (extremely faint or minor scratches)

VG+

A few visible scratches. These may include light scratches, or other superficial marks. Scratches are difficult to see.

VG

Greater numbers and severty of scratches. Pronounced play wear. Visabily used. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt. Severe scrathes. 

Cover/Jacket Grading Scale

Sealed

Only used for sealed items

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This is grade seldom used. Must be in original plastic shrink wrap.

VG++

Sleeve may have a small sticker or bit of writing but looks great.  Minimal ring wear. May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs or slightly worn edges)

VG+

A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.

VG

 Acceptable cover but may have drill hole or cut corner. May have a minor split side (1-3 inches), large sticker, or prominent ring wear. Corners are more rough. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections. Obvious wear and tear.  Minor to major flaws including sticker rash, major doodles or other distracting writing, major ring wear, soft spine, or major, total split seem.