MILES DAVIS Kind Of Blue (Historic 1959 US first deep groove
MONO issue of the undisputed classic 5-track vinyl LP, on the
iconic red & black 'six eye' Columbia label with stamped
'XLP47324-1D/XLP47325-1AD' matrices in the run-outs. This is the
very rare original mono mix, as intended at the time of release, &
towering well above its peers, this is the album to end all jazz albums!
One of the crucial points to mention here is that the original Kind of
Blue mono master tape no longer exists, alas these first issue mono
LPs are the best quality examples in terms of sound & instrumental
balance [original so-called 'stereo' pressings had pitch errors]. A must
have for the Miles collector & fascinating to compare to subsequent
issues. Complete with the pasted picture sleeve & catalogue inner, see
'more info' for condition details... CL8163)
#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time.
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Miles Davis Kind Of Blue - 1st 6-eye - VG US vinyl LP album (LP record)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
1. So What
2. Freddie Freeloader
3. Blue In Green
4. Flamenco Sketches
5. All Blues
Columbia LP CL 8163
August 17, 1959 release
Producer: Irving Townsend
Engineer: Fred Plaut
March 2, 1959 (a)
Miles Davis (tpt); Cannonball Adderley (as - on all tracks except 3); John Coltrane (ts); Bill Evans (p); Wynton Kelly (p - on track 2 only); Paul Chambers (b); Jimmy Cobb (d) April 22, 1959 (b) Miles Davis (tpt); Cannonball Adderley (as); John Coltrane (ts); Bill Evans (p); Paul Chambers (b); Jimmy Cobb (d)
All tracks recorded at Columbia 30th Street
Studio, NYC
Condition : -
The pasted picture sleeve, complete with original catalogue inner, has survived over half a century in spectacular condition. Cannonball Adderley's name is misspelt 'Adderly' & 'Flamenco Sketches' is listed before 'All Blues' [the labels list them the other way round]. The colours are still bright & vivid & both sides clean, with clearly legible text all over including along the spine. There are no splits & the edges reveal just the lightest signs of scuffing or shelf wear, astonishing considering it's unlaminated. With a tiny number annotation to the bottom right hand corner on the back, & a few light indentation hairline marks on the front, the cover is a beautiful example, graded VG+.
The labels have no writing or tears & bear the 'deep groove' both sides & the iconic 'six eye' Columbia label design. 'Nonbreakable' is printed in black to the left hand side. There are just one or two faint marks by the spindle hole.
The matrix numbers in the trail off are machine stamped 'XLP47324-1D' & 'XLP47325-1AD' either side. Regarding the letters, the myth goes that Columbia worked through the alphabet, first with single then double letters (A to NJ, B to Indiana, C to CA & so on).
The heavyweight vinyl has been professionally cleaned & play tested. Note: we would highly recommend a MONO only setting during your listening experience as this would eliminate unwanted surface noise left & right in the stereo field [this record is real MONO & designed as such]. We grade the vinyl VG/VG- & playback is far higher with no distortion & crystal clear sonics in places. Miles insisted on an open snare sound when recording for subtle ambience, & the light surface noise detectable in places only adds to the atmosphere. Visually, there are a couple of light hairlines marks both sides, with no jumps during play. There are a series of light clicks at the start of 'Flamenco Sketches' not spoiling the performance too much, & the classic intro to So What still packs a punch to this day. By no means mint, this is an historic disc in nice condition & affordable.
Simply wonderful this album, despite any condition flaws... pure aural ambrosia!
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
Sold Out - 'Request Next' to get an email if it comes back into stock.
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| Year of Release: |
1959 |
| Artist: |
Miles Davis (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Kind Of Blue (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Columbia |
| Catalogue No: |
CL1355 |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
MDALPKI691534 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
Jazz, Male Solo, Progressive
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| Related Artists: |
Al Foster, Dave Holland, George Coleman, Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Garrett, Mike Stern, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones, Red Garland, Ron Carter, Sonny Fortune, Teo Macero, The Brass Ensemble |
| Complete Stock List: |
Miles Davis |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number MDALPKI691534 |
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