All Along the Watchtower

~ Recording by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • GB1968-10-25
Track Record613 008/9
2.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • US1968-10-25
Reprise Records2RS 6307
1.3All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric Ladyland, Part 1The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • GB1968-10-25
Track Record613 010
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:03The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAll Along the WatchtowerThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSingle
Track Record604025
2.6All Along the Watchtower3:58The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2335 203, 2335 204, 2612 037
2.6All Along the Watchtower3:58The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2657-012
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSmash HitsJimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum + Compilation
  • US1969-07-30
Reprise Records2025, MS 2025
1.3All Along the Watchtower4:10The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceVoodoo ChileThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSingle
Track Record2095-001
1.3All Along the Watchtower?:??The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric Ladyland, Part 1The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.7All Along The Watchtower3:59Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2343 080
1.6All Along the Watchtower?:??Jimi HendrixThe Guitar AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2664 356
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSmash HitsThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum + Compilation
Reprise RecordsMSK 2276
2.4All Along the Watchtower3:57The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Essential Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise Records2RS 2245
2.4All Along the Watchtower3:57The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Essential Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)MPZ 8109/10
2.4All Along the Watchtower3:57The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Essential Jimi Hendrix (club edition)Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise Records2RS 2245
2.2All Along the Watchtower3:58Jimi HendrixThe Story of Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2664 379
1.3All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceWhere the Buffalo RoamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Backstreet RecordsMCA-5126
1.9All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Singles AlbumJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2625 047
1.9All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Singles AlbumJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2 LP 26 25 047 56
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:03The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)823 359-2
1.11All Along the Watchtower3:56Jimi HendrixKiss the SkyJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise Records1-25119
1.11All Along the Watchtower3:57Jimi HendrixKiss the SkyJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise Records9 25119-2
1.11All Along the Watchtower3:56Jimi HendrixKiss the SkyJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise RecordsCD 25119
1.11All Along the Watchtower3:56Jimi HendrixKiss the SkyJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)823 704-2
1.9All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Singles AlbumJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)827 369-2
1.9All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Singles AlbumJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)827 369-2
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:03The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • JP1986-05-01
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P58P-25001/2
1.6All Along the Watchtower3:58Jimi HendrixStereoplay: The Best of Highlights IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay819 460-2
1.9All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Singles AlbumJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-06-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P58P 20112~3
2.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Reprise Records6307-2
2.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Reprise RecordsCD 6307
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Reprise Records6307-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi Hendrix1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1988-11-07
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)837 362-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:03The Jimi Hendrix Experience25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD68
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix Experience1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)837 362-2
1.2All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixBack on the RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stylus MusicSMD 854
1.2All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixBack on the RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stylus MusicSMR 485
1.2All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixBack on the RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stylus MusicSMC 854
1.14All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision, PMV/Special Projects819 976-2
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSmash HitsThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum + Compilation
Reprise RecordsCD 2276
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSmash HitsThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum + Compilation
Reprise Records2276-2
1.6All Along the Watchtower3:59Jimi HendrixTour of DutyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)460899 1
2.2All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Essential Jimi Hendrix, Volumes One and TwoJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • US1989-10-23
Reprise Records9 26035-2
1.11All Along the Watchtower3:56Jimi HendrixKiss the SkyJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1989-12-01
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P20P-22017
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixAll the HitsJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD 352064
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixAll The HitsJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Duchesse152064
1.18All Along the Watchtower3:59Jimi HendrixAmerican Dreams IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1All Along the Watchtower3:59The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceClassic Rock: Shakin' All Over 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-19, OPCD-2581
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:03The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P36P-22004~5
2.2All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Essential Jimi Hendrix, Volumes One & TwoJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Reprise RecordsW2 26035 W22 26035
1.11All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Songs of Bob DylanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Start Records (State of the Art)SCD 20
1.10All Along the Watchtower3:59Jimi HendrixFlashbackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1990-01-05
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02Jimi HendrixCornerstones 1967-1970Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 231-2
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02Jimi HendrixCornerstones 1967–1970Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 231-2
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02Jimi HendrixCornerstones 1967–1970Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847231-2
1.3All Along the Watchtower3:58Jimi HendrixCrosstown TrafficJimi HendrixSingle
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)873 855-2, PZCD 71
2.6All Along the Watchtower4:02The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Reprise Records, Columbia House (direct‐mailing distributor of club editions of releases)2-6307, W2 6307
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric Ladyland (Digital re-mastering by Joe Gastwirt)The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Reprise Records6307-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAll Along the WatchtowerThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceSingle
  • FR1991-02-04
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)879 583 2
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!)847 233-2
1.2All Along the Watchtower4:04Jimi HendrixFlower Power, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.4All Along the Watchtower3:59The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Rock Collection: Rock StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/01
1.6All Along the Watchtower4:02Jimi HendrixCornerstones 1967–1970Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)STARCD 5933
2.11All Along The Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Best Of Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)CD 22 017IF
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)517 235-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
517 235-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)517 235-2
1.10All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Rolling Stone Collection: 25 Years of Essential RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicOPCS-2692, OPCS-2693, OPCS-2694, PT-23707, PT-23708, PT-23709, PT-23710, R102-33
1.10All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Rolling Stone Collection: 25 Years of Essential RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicA-23707/R102-34, A-23708/R102-34, A-23709/R102-34, A-23710/R102-34, OPCD-2692/R102-34, OPCD-2693/R102-34, OPCD-2694/R102-34, R102-34
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-04-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10829
1.18All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceA Bronx TaleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1993-09-28
Epic SoundtraxEK 57560
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • US1993-09-28
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10895
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric Ladyland (US reissue, UNI)The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • US1993-09-28
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10895
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1993-12-31
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CMCASD 10829
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 125440, MCAD-10895
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCASD 10895
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 233-2
4.1All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Experience CollectionJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10936
3.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Experience CollectionJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10936
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCASD 10829
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10829
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 101527, MCAD-10829
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe Ultimate ExperienceJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10829
1.2All Along the Watchtower3:59The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceBlue ChipsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -1994
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
1.10All Along the Watchtower3:59Jimi HendrixFlashback: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE1995-05-22
WTG RecordsNK 46042
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixBurnin’ SoulJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
A Priori RecordsCD 791316
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate Experience (HDCD remaster)Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)517 235-2
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixThe Ultimate Experience (HDCD, compilation, reissue, remastered, special edition)Jimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)517 235 - 2
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • US1997-04-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11600
1.15All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • XE1997-04-28
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11600
1.5All Along the Watchtower3:59The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceExperience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1997-09-16
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11671
Bootleg
1.11All Along the Watchtower4:01Jimi HendrixAll the HitsJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 045
2.1All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixThe Look Behind CollectionJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)LB 013
1.10All Along the Watchtower?:??The Jimi Hendrix Experience1968 A.D., Part TwoThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum + Live
  • -1994
Whoopy Cat RecordsWKP-0013, WKP-013
1.7All Along the Watchtower4:01The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceForrest Gump: The Soundtrack [Missing Tracks]Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -1994
1.3All Along the Watchtower4:00The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceGoldJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)K 090996 S, KJF-31-867
1.1All Along the Watchtower4:00Jimi HendrixManic ExpressionsJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
GrifonGR-88003
(unknown)
2.6All Along the Watchtower?:??The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceElectric LadylandThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAlbum
  • US1968-10-25
Reprise RecordsRST 6307-1-C, RST 6307-2-C
1.4All Along the Watchtower3:57Jimi HendrixDie grossen VierJimi HendrixSingle + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2607 001
1.14All Along the Watchtower4:03Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixJimi HendrixAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)837 568-2

Relationships

engineer:Eddie Kramer (engineer) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
producer:Jimi Hendrix
12 string guitar:Dave Mason (co‐founder of Traffic) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
drums (drum set):Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
electric bass guitar and electric guitar:Jimi Hendrix (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
percussion:Brian Jones (Rolling Stones member)
Mitch Mitchell (UK drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, many others) (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
background vocals:Dave Mason (co‐founder of Traffic)
vocals:Jimi Hendrix (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1968)
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (in 1999)
recorded at:Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-01-21)
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1968-04, in 1968-05)
produced at:Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-01-21)
mash-ups:All Along the Watchmen (Jimi Hendrix vs. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) by ah! (mashup producer)
part of:New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 24) (order: 24)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 40) (order: 40)
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 47) (order: 46)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 48) (order: 48)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2aoo2jlRnM3A0NyLQqMN2f [info]
recording of:All Along the Watchtower (from 1968-01-21 until 1968-05: cover)

All Along the Watchtower

lyricist and composer:Bob Dylan (from 1967-10 until 1967-11)
publisher:B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946)
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher)
Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995)
Dwarf Music (from 1968 to present)
later parody versions:Although None Could Watch an Hour
later translated versions:D’en haut de la tour du guet
Längst upp i högsta tornet
Na straży w dzień i w nocy
Naokoło wieży
Ο παλιάτσος κι ο ληστής
is the basis for:Watchtower