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Electric Lady Land, Jimi Hendrix- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
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Description

The tape is wavy but sounds very good. The second half of Electric Ladyland on 4-track reel-to-reel. Features iconic late-era Hendrix cuts including “All Along the Watchtower” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).” A classic psychedelic rock release in its original Reprise reel format.

Details

Album: Electric Ladyland (Volume II)

Artist:

  • Jimmi Hendrix

Label: Reprise Records

Year of Release: 1968

Duplicator: Warner Bros

Country: United States

Genre:

  • Rock
  • Classic Rock

Reel: 7 1/2 IPS 7 inch Tape, 4 Track Tape

Condition Notes:

  • Box: Very Good- some light shelf-ware
  • Sound Quality: Very Good
Track List

Side 1
1. Rainy Day, Dream Away
2. 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)
3. Moon, Turn the Tides… Gently Gently Away

Side 2
1. Still Raining, Still Dreaming
2. House Burning Down
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Tape Review

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland
Reel-to-reel tape, Reprise

Electric Ladyland is Hendrix at full stretch—psychedelia, blues, funk, and studio experimentation all colliding into something expansive and fearless. From the cosmic drift of “1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)” to the electric punch of “Crosstown Traffic” and the slow-burn intensity of “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” this is an album that rewards immersive listening. On reel-to-reel, the depth and separation really shine, giving the guitars room to breathe and the rhythm section real weight.

This tape has been play-tested and sounds excellent, with strong fidelity, clarity, and no dropouts. Note: the tape shows some waviness during the first 15–20 seconds of playback, but it does not appear to affect sound quality. Once past the opening, playback is smooth and consistent throughout.

A classic title in a format that truly suits it—ideal for serious listeners and collectors alike.

About Four Track Tapes

Two-track stereo reels grew out of early post-war tape, when consumer releases were mostly mono (often with a “flip the reel” second side). Once in-line two-track (half-track) became standard, big tracks at 7.5 ips made great jazz and classical sound incredibly real. The industry eventually moved to 4-track because it was cheaper and offered more playing time- learn more here.

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