The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Electric Ladyland

First released1968

Electric Ladyland, released in October 1968, was recorded primarily at the newly opened Electric Lady Studios in New York City, which Jimi Hendrix co-founded with engineer Eddie Kramer. The album was produced by Chas Chandler and Jimi Hendrix himself, with Eddie Kramer serving as the primary recording engineer, utilizing the studio's advanced 16-track recording capabilities to achieve unprecedented sonic experimentation. Hendrix employed innovative recording techniques including extensive overdubbing, backward tape effects, and layered guitar textures that were groundbreaking for the era. The double album marked a departure from the band's earlier work, showcasing Hendrix's expanding production ambitions and the technical possibilities offered by having his own dedicated studio facility. The recording sessions took place over several months in 1968 and established Electric Lady Studios as a legendary recording destination.