The Essential Jimi Hendrix
| The Essential Jimi Hendrix | ||||
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| Released | July 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1966–1970 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 84:28 | |||
| Label | Polydor (international) Reprise (US) | |||
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The Essential Jimi Hendrix is a compilation album of songs by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix, released in 1978 by Reprise Records. Some editions in the UK, Japan and Italy also contained a 7-inch 331⁄3 rpm one-sided EP single of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing the song "Gloria".
In 1989, the album was combined with the follow-up compilation, The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two, and issued on compact disc as The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes One and Two.
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| Source | Rating |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C+ |