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CA: Fine Art, Chinese Art & Rare Books

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 06:00PM EST
Lot 95

JIMI HENDRIX SIGNED VINYL RECORD OF "THE ESSENTIAL JIMI HENDRIX"

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000

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Jimi Hendrix signed vinyl record of "The Essential Jimi Hendrix". Jimi Hendrix signed the album "The Essential Jimi Hendrix". This one was released by Capitol Records in 1970. The cover features high-saturation color photography, focusing on the moment when HENDRIX plays the guitar. The contrast of red, green and yellow colors echoes the visual symbols of psychedelic culture, and the futuristic design of the font "Hendrix" reinforces his identity as a "music pioneer". Jimi Hendrix signed with a silver marker pen, elegantly writing it beside his photo, making it an extremely rare and historically significant item.

Dimensions: Vinyl records Size 12 1/4 x 12 1/5 in.

Provenance and authenticity: According to information provided by the consignor, this lot is accompanied by documentation relating to prior opinions on attribution and authenticity, including a certificate of authenticity.

The auction house has not independently verified the provenance or authenticity of this lot, and all related information is provided for reference only.

Note: As a greatest hits collection, it features Hendrix's classic works from the middle and later stages of his career, blending psychedelic rock, blues rock and funk rock. It is a condensed version of his experimental guitar style and musical diversity. Representative tracks include: "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", "Machine Gun", etc. Taking "showing Hendrix's style evolution" as the clue, from the early psychedelic rock (" Purple Haze ") to the later funk fusion (" Freedom "), it fully presents his transformation from "guitar virtuoso" to "music experimenter", which is an excellent entry point to understand his artistic career. This greatest hits album is the "golden key" to Hendrix's artistic legacy. It not only reviews the peak creations of his musical career but also, with its dual visual and auditory impact, has enabled the "God of the Guitar" to have an influence spanning half a century. To this day, it remains a benchmark for "experimentation and artistry" in rock culture. The estimated value of this album is between 20,000 and 40,000 US dollars.