HENDRIX EXCLUSIVE SINGLES

In advance of the upcoming album, Valleys Of Neptune of previously unreleased studio material from Jimi Hendrix, there are a couple of retailers who have singles (yes, those still exist) - one CD and one vinyl. Each include a bonus track not found on the other.

1. Wal-Mart is offering a CD single (remember that format?) featuring "Valleys Of Neptune" (the song) plus a b-side entitled "Peace In Mississippi," which if I'm not mistaken was originally released on the LP "Crash Landing" in the mid-70s ('75?). The b-side is an absolute killer rock instrumental with Hendrix showing off an almost heavy metal flare. From what I've read, this single is limited to 15,000 copies and is only available at the brick and mortar stores. Sorry online shoppers. The good news is that its pretty cheap. I picked one up at my local Wal-Mart for $1.88.

UPDATE: I completely forgot to mention that there's also a code in the Wal-Mart CD single to download a live version of Red House (played at Clark University).

2. Amazon, among other places, has a limited edition 45 also featuring "Valleys Of Neptune" as well as a b-side called "Cat Talking To Me." I haven't personally heard this version, but feel free to chime in if you have. No word on how many copies of this were pressed.

As far as bonus tracks, iTunes will have 2 bonus tracks not found on the regular physical copy of the full album: "Slow Version" and "Trash Man".

It will be interesting to see if indie shops score something completely different or any of these songs previously mentioned as a bonus giveaway.