Don't know why I used that for the title. Time for some minor reflections. When Jimi's family ( later to be called Experience Hendrix LLC or for short I'll use LLC ) regained the full and complete rights to his music the decision was made to stay with MCA ( Universal Music Group ), for duplication and marketing.
This was the 1995-96 era and by adjusting their deal were able to seamlessly transform the hodge-podge of product MCA had released with Alan Douglas and his production team into a cohesive package which mirrored the original Reprise Records of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Some changes would be made but they were subtle in nature and, for once in a long, long time, Jimi's albums were treated with the respect they deserved.
But, some albums were cut out of the loop all together. THE CRY OF LOVE, RAINBOW BRIDGE, HENDRIX IN THE WEST and WAR HEROES, just to name a few, were split up into several other albums.
FIRST RAYS OF THE NEW RISING SUN incorporated the entire line-up of THE CRY OF LOVE plus pieces from RAINBOW BRIDGE { never released in cd format } and WAR HEROES. Some complained that they wanted their favorites albums back in the original order but LLC said they knew best. I agree whole heartedly that LLC's decision was the right one and the basic structure of Jimi's posthumous releases were preserved while eliminating the morbid history Mike Jeffery had created, following Jimi's death.
Jeffery had debts to pay off and since Jimi was gone, he could control the catalog. Problem was, Jeffery was near-sighted in his actions and caused more problems than anyone had expected. Going back, the problems started about the time Chas Chandler left as Jimi's producer in 1968.
More to follow.
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