Jimi Hendrix – The Cry Of Love (Vinyl LP, 1971, Reprise Records MS 2034, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold, Sterling RL Cut)

Why This Record Matters
The Cry Of Love was the first Jimi Hendrix album released after his death, assembling recordings intended for the studio project he was developing at the end of his life. The album includes “Freedom,” “Ezy Ryder,” “Angel,” and “Night Bird Flying.” Eddie Kramer and Mitch Mitchell worked with Hendrix’s recordings to complete the 1971 release.

Collector Note
This 1971 U.S. Reprise Records MS 2034 gatefold edition is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing. The supplied runouts carry the STERLING stamp and Bob Ludwig’s “RL” initials, identifying a Sterling Sound lacquer cut by Ludwig.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Label: Reprise Records – MS 2034
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: MS-2034 31184-1 STERLING RL p
Side B: MS-2034 31185-1 STERLING RL D5 p

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Freedom – 3:24
A2 Drifting – 3:46
A3 Ezy Ryder – 4:09
A4 Night Bird Flying – 3:50
A5 My Friend – 4:40

Side B
B1 Straight Ahead – 4:42
B2 Astro Man – 3:37
B3 Angel – 4:25
B4 In From The Storm – 3:42
B5 Belly Button Window – 3:34

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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