1968 A.D. is a collection of mostly Electric Ladyland demos and outtakes, with a few other songs added (most notably, Miami Pop performances). An interesting collection, though I have one complaint with it.
The end of the Three Little Bears is cut off. And the final 4 minutes or so of this track feature an amazing solo performance by Jimi. A slow blues along the lines of Villanova Junction.
It can be found on the Mixdown Master Tapes set in it's complete form. Other than that one small irk, you get a pretty good package, if a bit repetitious in spots.
The Miami Pop performances would probably be the highlights of this CD, a nice live set. Will have to look and see if the complete concert is available.
Sound quality is good, just a little tape warble here and there. But if Electric Ladyland is a favorite of yours, you will probably enjoy seeing the humble beginnings of some of the tracks from that classic album.
- Rainy Day Shuffle (Uncut Jam)
- Gypsy Eyes (Early Take)
- Gypsy Eyes (Guitar & Drum Instrumental)
- Gypsy Eyes (Alternate Mix)
- Come On Part II (False Start)
- Come On Part II (Alternate Take)
- Three Little Bears (Different Mix)
- Tax Free (Different Mix)
- Instrumental (Cat Talking To Me)
- House Burning Down (Alternate Mix)
- House Burning Down (Different Guitar)
- Burning Of The Midnight Lamp (Remix)
- Foxy Lady (Miami Pop Festival)
- Fire (Miami Pop Festival)
- Hear My Train A-Comin' (Miami Pop Festival)
- Purple Haze (Miami Pop Festival)
Catalog #: Kopy Kat 001
