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The Essential Jimi Hendrix by Jimi Hendrix, album cover

First-year pressing

The Essential Jimi Hendrix 1978 UK Pressing (2612 034)

The Essential Jimi Hendrix by Jimi Hendrix

Artist
Jimi Hendrix
Title
The Essential Jimi Hendrix
Label
  • Polydor 2612 034
Country
UK
Released
1978
Format
LP, Compilation · 2 records
Format notes
Gatefold Sleeve

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • 2335134 A//1 P 14 3Runout Side A, Record 1 [Stamped]
  • GROOVY GRASS INDEED! HovisRunout Side A, Record 1 [Etched]
  • NICE ONE ALANRunout Side B, Record 1 [Etched]
  • 2335134 B//2▼420 04 1 11 1Runout Side B, Record 1 [Stamped]
  • 2335135 A//1 P1 3 5Runout Side A, Record 2 [Stamped]
  • JMH LIVES-BOB!Runout Side A, Record 2 [Etched]
  • 233513*5 B//1 P1 1 9Runout Side B, Record 2 [Stamped]
  • Bob the Frog HovisRunout Side B, Record 2 [Etched]
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