The UK version of Smash Hits was originally released in April 1968, shortly after the LP Axis: Bold As Love and while The Jimi Hendrix Experience were working on Electric Ladyland.
and Foxy Lady, Manic Depression, Can You See Me, and Fire from the Are You Experienced LP.
Tracks 4, 6 & 7 recorded Nov 1966. Track 12 recorded Dec 1966. Track 5 recorded Jan 1967. Tracks 1 and 2 recorded Jan/Feb 1967. Track 3 recorded Feb 1967. Track 9 recorded Mar 1967. Track 10 recorded Apr 1967. Tracks 8 & 11 recorded Jul 1967.
Some copies includes a sticker on cover.
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