Here we look at 10 albums owned by Hendrix, and Jacob Murray names the songs or styles they influenced.
Django Reinhardt Europe's Greatest Contribution to Jazz
Features the fast finger-picking style of a self-taught Romany master of the guitar. Hendrix named his group 'Band of Gypsys' in Django's honour.
The 5th Dimension Up, Up and Away
A Jimmy Webb-written song from soulful pop and R&B vocal group, who influenced Jimi's poppier sound.
'The Wind Cries Mary' Little Richard – Vol 2
The second gospel album by the singer/pianist from 1958. Richard is considered the link between R&B and rock and roll. Hendrix was influenced by Richard's dance moves and stage presence.
Bob Dylan John Wesley Harding
Dylan returned to an acoustic sound, after three electric albums, with this 1967 record. Hendrix was a well known Dylan fan. Covered 'All Along the Watchtower' a year after he heard this album.
Howlin' Wolf More Real Folk Blues
Blues compilation highlighting one of Chess Record's stars, whose real name was Chester Burnett. Hendrix covered Wolf's 'Killing Floor' at the Monterey festival.
The Beatles Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Often described as the greatest album ever recorded, heralding psychedelic music. Hendrix was so enamoured with the lead song that he covered it only a couple of weeks after it was released.
Handel Messiah
The German-born classical composer's best known work. Hendrix was excited to be living in the house where Handel once lived, in London. '1983 … (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)' has many symphonic qualities.
Muddy Waters Electric Mud
A concept album in which Waters, a famous blues guitarist, turns to psychedelic music. 'Voodoo Chile' evolved from 'Catfish Blues', a homage to Muddy Waters.
Ravi Shankar The Sound of the Sitar
Spiritual album by Hindustani classical musician from 1965. In 'Love or Confusion' Hendrix replicates the droning sound of the sitar on his guitar.
E Power Biggs Bach on the Pedal Harpsichord
British-born US concert organist performs Bach on the harpsichord. Hendrix uses the harpsichord to great effect on 'Burning the Midnight Oil' on the album Electric Ladyland.
Most of the albums were bought by Hendrix during his time in London, between 1965 and 1968.
Mr Allen said: "What we're bringing to London are key items from his time as well as the record collection. They're particularly interesting as I had some people go back and look at the wear on the records and you could tell what he listened to the most by which records are the most worn, which are basically all the blues records, as well as the Beatles and Bob Dylan."
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