Unheard Jimi Hendrix recordings up for auction, “which only you can listen to” if you win

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Jimi Hendrix recordings have now gone up for sale in an auction dedicated to Hendrix memorabilia.As reported by The Guardian, the unreleased demos date back to 1968 – two years prior to the rock legend’s death – and are said to be “very different in sound and length” from their known versions.

The tracks are roughly seven minutes long with the demo including the likes of ‘Up From the Skies’, ‘Ain’t No Telling’, ‘Little Miss Lover’ and ‘Stone Free’.

The master tape alone is expected to sell for roughly £200,000.A live-streamed auction in which the tapes will be sold is set to be held in London on November 15 by Propstore, specialists in film, TV and music memorabilia.

However, the person who ends up owing the recordings will only be able to play them in the privacy of their own home.A post shared by Jimi Hendrix (@jimihendrix)The first three tracks are from The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s second album ‘Axis: Bold as Love’ whereas ‘Stone Free’ was the B-side to ‘Hey Joe’ which marked Hendrix’s first UK single release in 1966.Speaking about the unearthed tapes, Mark Hochman – music consultant for the auctioneer, Propstore – said that whoever buys it will have “the kudos of having your own Jimi Hendrix songs which only you can listen to”.“These versions have never been heard before, circulated or broadcast and are very different in sound and length to the more common examples, “Hochman added.“They’re a lot tighter and smoother.