Originally released in April 1997, First Rays of the New Rising Sun was the first album prepared under the direct supervision of the Hendrix Family. Drawing together seventeen songs whose creation spans from March 1968 through to Jimi's final sessions at Electric Lady Studios in August 1970, the album marked the last graceful gesture by the innovative artist Jimi Hendrix.

• Pressed at QRP, USA
• Authorized Hendrix Family Edition
• All Analog Mastering
• Double LP 150g Audiophile Vinyl
• Cut by Bernie Grundman
• Cut from the Original 2-Track Master Tapes
• Gatefold Cover
• Complete Original Artwork
• 8-Page LP-Sized Booklet with Rare Photos & Liner Notes

150-gram double LP

All-analog remaster from the original 1/4" mixes by Bernie Grundman

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP)!

All-analog LP pressed on 150-gram audiophile-grade vinyl. First Rays Of The New Rising Sun, the last graceful gesture by the innovative artist Jimi Hendrix, is the first album prepared under the supervision of his family. It draws together 17 songs whose creation span from March 1968 to the last sessions at Electric Lady Studios in August 1968.

Produced from the original master recordings, First Rays Of The New Rising Sun has many of Hendrix's most creative musical achievements, including "Night Bird Flying," "Angel," "Dolly Dagger," "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" and "From The Storm."

This release is a new, all-analog edition mastered from the original 1/4" mixes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 150-gram black vinyl at Quality Record Pressings.

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Freedom
2. Izabella
3. Night Bird Flying
4. Angel
5. Room Full Of Mirrors

Side B
1. Dolly Dagger
2. Ezy Ryder
3. Drifting
4. Beginnings

Side C
1. Stepping Stone
2. My Friend
3. Straight Ahead
4. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)

Side D
1. Earth Blues
2. Astro Man
3. In From The Storm
4. Belly Button Window

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