The third and final album released in Hendrix’s lifetime, ‘Electric Ladyland’ was also his only #1. As I mentioned previously, Hendrix was incredibly prolific, releasing 3 albums within the space of 17 months. This record came 10 months after ‘Axis: Bold As Love’ (#92). Hendrix was notorious for his perfectionism, sometimes recording 50 takes of one song. Producer, Chas Chandler, grew increasingly frustrated with Hendrix. This plus his droves of guests in the studio while recording pushed Chandler to quit. Hendrix would take on the role of producer.

Hendrix was particularly prolific, with the three albums he released in his lifetime all coming within 17 months. This, his second, came just 7 months after ‘Are You Experienced.’ Hendrix frantically wrote songs as he was promoting ‘Are You Experienced,’ and they were recorded with his band during their downtime from touring and TV appearances. Its release was almost delayed when Hendrix left the master tape of side A in the back of a taxi.