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Where was Purple Haze released?
On March 17, 1967, "Purple Haze" was released in the UK.
How did the song do on the music charts?
The single entered the charts at number 39 on Record Mirror and at number 43 on Melody Maker.
It peaked at number three.
When was the song released in the US?
It was released on June 19, 1967.
What record company was Hendrix with when he released it in the US?
Track Records.
Was the song released with his album?
Purple Haze" was included as the opening track on the American release of Are You Experienced.
When did Are You Experienced come out?
August 23, 1967.
Where else was Purple Haze released?
Purple Haze" appears on numerous compilation albums.

Question: How did the fans respond to the song?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the fans respond to Purple Haze?