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The Essential Jimi Hendrix 1979 US Pressing (2RS 2245)

The Essential Jimi Hendrix by Jimi Hendrix

Artist
Jimi Hendrix
Title
The Essential Jimi Hendrix
Label
  • Reprise Records 2RS 2245
Country
US
Released
1979
Format
LP, Compilation, Repress · 2 records
Format notes
Winchester Pressing, Gatefold

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.

  • 2RS-1-2245 JW5Scribed in runout A, variant 1
  • 2RS-2-2245 WW3 #5 ·—◁Scribed in runout B, variant 1
  • 2RS-3-2245-JW3#4- "stickman drawing" 0Scribed in runout C, variant 1
  • 2RS-4-2245 WW1 #4 [Crossed out Winchester logo] oScribed in runout D, variant 1
  • 2RS-1-2245 WW1 #3 —◁Scribed in runout A, variant 2
  • 2RS-2-2245 WW1 #4 —◁Scribed in runout B, variant 2
  • 2RS-3-2245 WW1 #3 —◁Scribed in runout B, variant 2
  • 2RS-4-2245 WW1 #5 —◁Scribed in runout B, variant 2
  • 2RS-1-2245 JW4 #3Scribed in runout A, variant 3
  • 2RS-2-2245 JW3 #7Scribed in runout B, variant 3
  • 2RS-3-2245 JW2 #2Scribed in runout C, variant 3
  • 2RS-4-2245 JW3Scribed in runout D, variant 3

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