Jimi Hendrix The Cry Of Love Vinyl LP Reprise MS 2034 VG+ 1st Pressing Freedom

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Jimi Hendrix The Cry Of Love Vinyl LP - Reprise MS 2034 VG+ First Pressing (1971)
Condition: Very Good+ Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested and plays very well. Cover shows some shelf wear, mostly on back. Original gatefold cover.
The Cry of Love is a posthumous album by Jimi Hendrix. Recorded primarily in 1970, it features new material that Hendrix was working on for his planned fourth studio album before his death later that year. While most of the songs were included on proposed track listings by Hendrix, the final selection was made by recording engineer Eddie Kramer and drummer Mitch Mitchell, with input from manager Michael Jeffery. Hendrix, Kramer, and Mitchell are credited as the album's producers, with Jeffery as the executive producer.
Released on March 5, 1971, by Reprise Records in the United States and Track Records in the United Kingdom, The Cry of Love was successful on the record charts in both countries and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1998. Critics responded favorably to the album, viewing it as an impressive tribute to Hendrix. Several of its songs were later featured on other efforts to recreate the album Hendrix had been working on, including Voodoo Soup in 1995 and First Rays of the New Rising Sun in 1997.
Track listing
Side one 1. "Freedom" 3:24 2. "Drifting" 3:46 3. "Ezy Ryder" 4:09 4. "Night Bird Flying" 3:50 5. "My Friend" 4:40
Side two 1. "Straight Ahead" 4:42 2. "Astro Man" 3:37 3. "Angel" 4:25 4. "In from the Storm" 3:42 5. "Belly Button Window" 3:34
Band members Jimi Hendrix – lead vocals, guitar, backing vocals on "In from the Storm", piano on "Freedom", production, mixing on "Freedom", "Nightbird Flying", "Ezy Ryder", "Astro Man", "Belly Button Window" Billy Cox – bass guitar on all tracks (except "My Friend", "Belly Button Window") Mitch Mitchell – drums on all tracks (except "Ezy Ryder", "My Friend", "Belly Button Window"), posthumous production, mixing on "Angel"
Additional musicians Juma Sultan – percussion on "Freedom", "Astro Man" The Ghetto Fighters a.k.a. Arthur and Albert Allen – backing vocals on "Freedom" Buzzy Linhart – vibraphone on "Drifting" Buddy Miles – drums on "Ezy Ryder" Billy Armstrong – percussion on "Ezy Ryder" Steve Winwood – backing vocals on "Ezy Ryder" Chris Wood – backing vocals on "Ezy Ryder" Noel Redding – bass guitar on "My Friend" Kenny Pine – twelve-string guitar on "My Friend" Jimmy Mayes – drums on "My Friend" Stephen Stills – piano on "My Friend" _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

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GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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