Lot #33: Jimi Hendrix - The Cry of Love LP (1971) Rare Canadian 1st Pressing Reprise

Highly collectible, authentic 1971 first Canadian pressing of Jimi Hendrix's brilliant posthumous album, The Cry of Love. This particular variation is a prized find for serious Hendrix collectors and vinyl audiophiles alike. It was manufactured and distributed during a specific transitional era by Warner Bros. Records of Canada, Ltd., just before the company transitioned to the WEA moniker. The pressing features the iconic "deep groove" label indentation profile and was pressed at the historic RCA Records Pressing Plant in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Catalog: MS 2034 Pressing identifier: ACR denotes metalwork/lacquer processing by RCA Studios in Toronto) Mastering cutting engineer: TG - etched by the legendary Canadian mastering engineer Trutone/Gerry at RCA Toronto Jacket manu: printed in Canada by Ever Reddy Cover Art: striking, raw cover illustration was drawn by Nancy Reiner, a close friend of Hendrix and then-girlfriend of his manager, Michael Jeffery. Reiner used a technique of cross-hatched hair-thin lines to capture Hendrix in deep concentration. The Canadian gatefold is structurally unique compared to its US counterpart, featuring a heavy-weight cardboard construction unique to the Ever Reddy printing plant. Track List: serves as the definitive look at what would have been Jimi's fourth studio album (tentatively titled First Rays of the Rising Sun). Showcases the tight, funky rhythm section of Billy Cox on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. Includes the hard-rocking studio staples Freedom, Ezy Ryder, and Night Bird Flying alongside the heartbreakingly beautiful soul-baring ballad Angel. Auction Note: All lots are from a single estate collection. This is an opportunity to purchase a carefully curated decades-spanning collection from a single collector. The majority of the vinyl is in near mint condition with many appearing unplayed - if there are flaws of note we did our best to photograph that specifically. If you would like any further information please use the question portion available on each lot. Shipping is available - if you win the lot please email [email protected] to arrange. Pickup category timeslot {A}