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Lot 49
  • 49

Jimi Hendrix

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Copyright to “The Wind Cries Mary” and 14 other hits sold to Yameta, signed
  • paper
Printed contract accomplished in typescript (carbon copy), signed (“Jimi Hendrix”) with 6-pence revenue stamp, 1 ½ pages (11 x 8 ½ in.), London, 16 February 1967, docketed in upper left “to NY, Acc.10.8.67”; formerly folded, a small light stain touching text.

Condition

formerly folded, small light stain touching text
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Jimi assigns publication rights for the cuts on “Are You Experienced?”

When Hendrix arrived in England (24 September 1966), things began to happen fast. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was born 1 October, “Hey Joe” was recorded in Paris on the 23 October, and by 1 December he had signed a contract with Yameta, a company set up in the Bahamas by John Hillman (an associate of Michael Jeffery, manager of “The Animals”) as an overseas tax haven. By 4 February 1967, “Hey Joe” was number four on the Melody Maker chart. Their first album “Are You Experienced?” was released in June.

The present contract assigns copyright to Yameta for “The Wind Cries Mary,” “Highway Chile,” “Purple Haze,” “51st Anniversary,” “Can you see me,” “Foxy lady,” “Manic Depression,” “May this be love,” “I don’t live today,” “Fire,” “Remember,” “3rd Stone from the Sun,” “Are you experienced,” “Love or confusion,” “Red House,” and “Here he comes.”

Hendrix was entitled to 10% for each copy of sheet music sold, 50% of royalties for record sales, 50% of royalties from authorized publication in foreign countries, 50% of net income for miscellaneous uses, and 50% of all performing and broadcasting fees.