First Rays of the New Rising Sun is a compilation album[2] credited to American rock musician Jimi Hendrix, issued in April 1997 on MCA Records.[1] Featuring songs mostly intended for his planned fourth studio album, it was one of the first releases overseen by Experience Hendrix, the family company that took over management of his recording legacy. It reached the album charts in the United States, United Kingdom, and four other countries.
