Jimi Hendrix ‘Band of Gypsys’ 50th Anniversary Vinyl Set Announced (Watch Trailer)

The Jimi Hendrix vaults have been revisited frequently in recent years, as seminal records from the gifted and legendary guitarist were reintroduced to new audiences in remastered, deluxe editions.

Next up is Band of Gypsys, Hendrix’s 1970 live album, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. Due out March 27 via Capitol/UMe, some special anniversary vinyl editions will be released to mark the occasion.

Here’s a trailer for the lavish new set:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4FiRsR5HLE

Jimi Hendrix was a singular talent, the type that commanded full attention upon first listen — as various rock and roll icons told us in a 2017 feature about Hendrix’ untouchable legacy.

More on the Band of Gypsys set, via a news release:

This new, all analog edition of Band Of Gypsys has been mastered from the original analog stereo tapes and will be pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl by Quality Record Pressings, along with a limited color pressing on 180-gram translucent cream, red, yellow and green swirl vinyl. The unique color vinyl edition will be available exclusively through AuthenticHendrix.com. All editions of the Band of Gypsys 50^th anniversary LP will be packaged with an eight-page booklet filled with rare images from the concerts and an essay by John McDermott. This special edition will feature a 24″ x 36″ replica of Capitol Records’ original promotional Band of Gypsys poster. Pre-order Band Of Gypsys now: https://UMe.lnk.to/BandOfGypsysVinylPR

“This is more than the commemoration of an anniversary,” said Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, “that, of course, is something momentous, but it is also the celebration of a cathartic event in Jimi’s life…a sort of changing of the guards. He demonstrated that there was no limit to his musical landscape. It was broad and beautiful, and like the leader of a true band of gypsies, Jimi could go anywhere on the spectrum of genres and be at home there musically!  This is our way of celebrating that part of Jimi’s journey.”

And the track listing for the LP:

SIDE A
1) Who Knows
2) Machine Gun
Recorded January 1, 1970 Early Show
SIDE B
1) Changes
2) Power To Love
3) Message To Love
4) We Gotta Live Together
Recorded January 1, 1970 Late Show

For more on Jimi Hendrix and his impeccable musical craftsmanship, enjoy our 2018 interview with engineer Eddie Kramer and co-producer John McDermott, who worked on the Electric Ladyland 50th anniversary reissue set.