First Rays of the New Rising Sun (Remastered)

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Annotation

Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Jimi Hendrix featuring the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Features 2009 remaster.

Annotation last modified on 2018-09-04 06:50 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ Blu-spec CD 1
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1Freedom
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-24)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
guitar and piano:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-25, on 1970-07-14, on 1970-07-19, on 1970-08-14, on 1970-08-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-24)
recording of:
Freedom (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
33:26
2Izabella
engineer:
Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1971-01-31) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1971-01-31)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-18 until 1970-06)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1971)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, United States (on 1970-01-17) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (in 1970-06)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1971-01-31)
recording of:
Izabella (from 1970-01-17 until 1970-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Experience Hendrix, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label) and Interworld Music Ltd.
2:50
3Night Bird Flying
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-24)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-08-22)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-08-22)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-08-22)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-16, on 1970-07-19, on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-24)
recording of:
Night Bird Flying (from 1970-06-16 until 1970-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
33:50
4Angel
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-11-12) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1970-11-12)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-07-23 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1970-10-19)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-23 until 1970-08-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-23 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-07-23, on 1970-08-20, on 1970-10-19)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-11-12)
recording of:
Angel (from 1970-07-23 until 1970-10-19)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
3.454:21
5Room Full of Mirrors
engineer:
Tony Bongiovi and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-20) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-20)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1969-11-17 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles (from 1969-11-17 until 1970-08-20)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-11-17 until 1970-08-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-11-17 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, United States (on 1969-11-17) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (from 1970-06 until 1970-07, on 1970-08-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-20)
recording of:
Room Full of Mirrors (from 1969-11-17 until 1970-08-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music, Chappell Music Co. Inc., Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label) and Interworld Music Ltd.
3.553:21
6Dolly Dagger
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-24)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-07-01, on 1970-07-15, from 1970-07-19 until 1970-07-20, on 1970-08-14, on 1970-08-18, on 1970-08-20, on 1970-08-24)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-24)
recording of:
Dolly Dagger (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-24)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.54:44
7Ezy Ryder
engineer:
Jack Adams (American engineer), Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-22) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-22)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Miles (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Steve Winwood and Chris Wood (vibes for Jimi Hendrix)
background vocals:
Steve Winwood (from 1969-02-18 until 1970-08-22) and Chris Wood (of Traffic) (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1971)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, United States (on 1969-12-18, on 1970-01-20) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-15, on 1970-06-18, on 1970-07-02, on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-22)
recording of:
Ezy Ryder (from 1969-12-18 until 1970-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.554:09
8Drifting
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-12-02)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
vibraphone:
Buzzy Linhart (on 1970-11-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-25, on 1970-06-29, on 1970-07-23, on 1970-08-20, on 1970-11-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-12-02)
recording of:
Drifting (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-11-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.33:48
9Beginnings
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1972-01-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1972-01-24)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-07-01, on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1972-01-24)
recording of:
Beginnings (from 1970-07-01 until 1970-08-22)
composer:
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
4:12
10Stepping Stone
engineer:
Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1970-12-03) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-12-03)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
background vocals:
Ghetto Fighters (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, United States (on 1970-01-07, on 1970-01-17, on 1970-01-20) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-26)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-12-03)
recording of:
Stepping Stone (Jimi Hendrix song) (from 1970-01-07 until 1970-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.554:12
11My Friend
engineer:
Angel Sandoval (Engineer), Tom Muccio (Engineer) and Vincent J. Gagliano (Engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-12-02)
12 string guitar:
Ken Pine (on 1968-03-13)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Mayes (Chicago drummer, songwriter and producer) (on 1968-03-13)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1968-03-13)
harmonica:
Paul Caruso (American harmonica player) (on 1968-03-13)
piano:
Stephen Stills (on 1968-03-13)
recorded at:
Sound Center Studios in New York, United States (on 1968-03-13)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-12-02)
recording of:
My Friend (on 1968-03-13)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.84:36
12Straight Ahead
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-20)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-17 until 1970-08-20)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-17 until 1970-08-20)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-17 until 1970-08-20)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-17 until 1970-08-20)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-17, on 1970-07-19, on 1970-08-20)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-20)
recording of:
Straight Ahead (from 1970-06-17 until 1970-08-20)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
4:42
13Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1971-05-12) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1971-05-12)
bass:
Billy Cox (on 1970-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (on 1970-07-01)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-07-01)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (on 1970-07-01)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-07-01)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-07-01)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1971-05-12)
recording of:
Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) (on 1970-07-01)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Bella Godiva Music and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.86:04
14Earth Blues
engineer:
Bob Cotto (Engineer), Bob Hughes (engineer) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer), Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) (on 1971-05-12) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1971-05-12)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
background vocals:
Billy Cox (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26), Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26), Buddy Miles (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26) and The Ronettes (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, United States (on 1969-12-19, on 1970-01-20) and Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-26)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1971-05-12)
recording of:
Earth Blues (from 1969-12-19 until 1970-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix and Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3.84:21
15Astro Man
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-22) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-22)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
percussion:
Juma Sultan (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-06-25, on 1970-07-19, on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-22)
recording of:
Astro Man (from 1970-06-25 until 1970-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3:34
16In From the Storm
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-11-29)
bass:
Billy Cox (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
background vocals:
Billy Cox (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24), Emmeretta Marks (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24) and Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-07-22, on 1970-08-20, on 1970-08-24)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-11-29)
recording of:
In From the Storm (from 1970-07-22 until 1970-08-24)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3:41
17Belly Button Window
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Jeffery
producer:
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others)
mixer:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-24) and Eddie Kramer (engineer) (on 1970-08-24)
guitar:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-22)
vocals:
Jimi Hendrix (on 1970-08-22)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-22)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States (on 1970-08-24)
recording of:
Belly Button Window (on 1970-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
Jimi Hendrix
publisher:
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label)
3:36

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photography:Barrie Wentzel
Chuck Boyd (photographer)
Jim Cummins (photographer)
Alan Herr
Willis Hogans Jr.
Michael Jang
Ted Kessell
Eddie Kramer (engineer)
Linda McCartney
Michael McGettigan
Grant Harper Reid
Jonathan Stathakis
Daniel Tehaney (photographer)
Walter Iooss (photographer)
Baron Wolman
liner notes:John McDermott (US producer/liner notes)
remastering:Eddie Kramer (engineer)
George Marino (mastering engineer)
design:Smay Design (graphic design)
manufactured by:Sony Music Japan International Inc. (Do not use as a label, see the annotation.)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (company, not a label) (in 2010)
licensed to:Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP)
remastered at:Sterling Sound (original NYC studio; split/relocated to Nashville and Edgewater in 2018) in Chelsea, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/8409913 [info]
ASIN:JP: B009GN79D8 [info]