Purple Haze track on the American release of "Are You Experienced" on August 23, 1967. Because of the song's airplay on underground FM radio, the album became more popular than Hendrix's singles. One of Hendrix's most popular songs, "Purple Haze" appears on numerous compilation albums. Some of these include "Smash Hits", "The Essential Jimi Hendrix", "The Singles Album", "Kiss the Sky", "", "The Ultimate Experience", "", "", and "The Singles Collection". An alternative version recorded at the same time, but with different vocal and guitar overdubs, is the first song on "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" 2000 box set. Live recordings of "Purple
Soundtrack Recordings from the Film Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack Recordings from the Film Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack Recordings from the Film Jimi Hendrix is the soundtrack to the 1973 documentary film, "Jimi Hendrix". The double album was released by Reprise Records in July 1973. It contains the full-length live performances from the film and some clips from interviews (though not necessarily from the film). The album peaked at number 89 on the "Billboard" album chart, which generated concern at Reprise Records that repackaging old material would no longer satisfy the fans of Jimi Hendrix. The album has not been released on compact disc. The documentary (or rockumentary) was made