Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool
CAPITOL ECJ-50050 Japan 1980
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Released in 1980, this album was influenced by the music of pianist Claude Thornhill.
This had a huge influence on the subsequent rise of West Coast jazz.
PRESTIGE SMJ-6520(M), SMJ-6520Ⓜ, PG-6023 Japan 1976
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This is an essential piece when talking about the history of jazz.
The 4th album released by Prestige. An edited version of the two 10-inch LPs originally recorded in 1954, with two alternate takes added.
CBS SONY 25AP 2530 Japan 1983
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Tear on Obi, Mark on Media
This is Miles' second studio recording since his return.
The jacket illustration, created by Miles himself, is also a hot topic.
Miles Davis - Round About Midnight
CBS SONY 18AP 2052 Japan 1981
GB£26.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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PRESTIGE SMJ-6503 Japan 1975
GB£34.42
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
Miles Davis - Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet
PRESTIGE SMJ-6532(M), SMJ-6532, SMJ-6532M, SMJ-6532Ⓜ, PG-60 Japan 1976
GB£31.72
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
The pinnacle of the golden quintet, the origin and eternal of hard bop.
Miles and Coltrane unleash the pinnacle of improvisation and conversation.
PRESTIGE SMJ-6534, SMJ-6534M, SMJ-6534(M), SMJ-6534Ⓜ, PG-60 Japan 1976
GB£34.42
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A masterpiece of modern jazz that combines cool tension and quiet passion.
This is one of the Prestige tetralogy, and the sharp trumpet and tight rhythm section stand out as one unit, showcasing the essence of hard bop.
Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine - Miles Davis In Concert
CBS SONY 18AP 2062 Japan 1981
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A quiet flame burns, Miles at night
An exquisite live take based on the classic album "The Four Pieces."
Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain
CBS SONY 18AP 2057 Japan 1981
GB£26.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
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CBS SONY SOPL 153, SOPL-153 Japan 1972
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
It marked a revolutionary moment that opened the door to modal jazz.
This masterpiece by the Miles Davis Sextet combines experimental elements that show the beginnings of modal jazz with the group's high level of improvisation, making it an important work that would shape the course of jazz history.
CBS SONY 18AP 2053 Japan 1981
GB£34.42
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
Miles Davis - Someday My Prince Will Come
CBS SONY SOPL-157 Japan 1972
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
Miles Davis - Musings Of Miles
PRESTIGE OJC-004 US 1982
GB£23.61
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Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
Post Bop, Fusion, Modal, Post Bop
COLUMBIA CS 9875 US 1969
GB£61.45
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
The King of Jazz Depicts Silence and Creativity: The Beginning of Electric Jazz
An early jazz fusion work incorporating electric instruments, a groundbreaking turning point in his career
Free Jazz, Fusion, Experimental
COLUMBIA G 30038 US 1970
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
CBS SONY 28AP 2151~2 Japan 1981
GB£31.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media
The most revolutionary work in jazz history.
It was ranked 87th in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
Miles Davis - Round About Midnight
CBS SONY SONP 50033 Japan 1968
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover
Miles Davis - Jazz At The Plaza Vol. 1
COLUMBIA C 32470 US 1973
GB£11.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
A live album that saw the light of day 15 years after it was recorded.
This work was recorded at a Columbia Records Jazz division party held at the Plaza Hotel in New York in September 1958.
Miles Davis - In Person Friday And Saturday Nights At The Blackhawk, San Francisco
COLUMBIA C2S 820 US
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
CBS SONY 18AP 2054 Japan 1981
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
It marked a revolutionary moment that opened the door to modal jazz.
This masterpiece by the Miles Davis Sextet combines experimental elements that show the beginnings of modal jazz with the group's high level of improvisation, making it an important work that would shape the course of jazz history.
COLUMBIA PC 8163 US 1971
GB£26.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Heat Damage on Media
A masterpiece that is considered one of the most important works in jazz history.
A well-harmonized ensemble and exquisite improvisation.
Contemporary Jazz, Modal, Latin Jazz, Latin Jazz
COLUMBIA PC 8906 US 1977
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover
Miles Davis - Collectors' Items
PRESTIGE VIJ-242 Japan 1984
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A treasure trove of modern jazz
A treasured recording of a jazz giant.
CBS SONY 18AP 2061 Japan 1981
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
A live album recorded at the Antibes Jazz Festival in France.
This is an album that really shows off George Coleman's talent.