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I Care About Vinyl

I do clean my records on a machine I designed and built myself. Even though these records look very clean, I believe that all records need to be deep-cleaned at least twice, especially older LP's. I will leave it up to the buyer to use their own method and machine to do the final deep clean these records.

I use a strong halogen side light sometimes looking at small marks with a strong hand-held lens inspect them before assigning a visual grade. 

Most Importantly- I also take the time to play-grade the record on my system (Luxman TT with an Ortofon cartridge, Roksan Integrated and B&W speakers) to establish the fidelity of the recording and pressing as well as the condition of the LP. This helps to ensure that the description of the record will match the play experience you have on your own system.  

Miles Davis  "Kind Of Blue" 

A pivotal Jazz masterpiece. 

Miles Davis was one of many jazz musicians growing dissatisfied with bebop and saw its increasingly complex chord changes as hindering creativity.

Davis implemented his first modal composition with the title track of his studio album "Milestones" (1958). Satisfied with the results, Davis prepared an entire album based on modality. Pianist Evans, who had studied modal chord/scale theory but had departed from the Davis group to pursue his own career, was drafted back into the new recording project, the sessions that would become Kind of Blue.

"Kind of Blue" has been regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz record of all time. Its influence on music, including jazz, rock, and classical genres, has led writers to also deem it one of the most influential albums ever recorded. The album was one of fifty recordings chosen in 2002 by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry, and in 2003 it was ranked number 12 on Rolling Stone magazines list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. 

If you are a new to modern jazz, KOB will form the cornerstone of any modern jazz collection. As a collection piece, these early copies will only increase in value.

This listing:

Orig. ED1/1st release. Excellent original 1959 release/ED 1 on the Columbia 6-eye deep groove label. Has early 1AC/1AC stampers.

The LP is in Very Good VG++/VG+ visual with just a few light inner sleeve lines and one small scuff in track 1. Side 2 has some light scratches mostly on one side. Some light, hazy inner sleeve ghost spots on both sides. Well-cleaned and sleeved with a fresh new MOFI Master Sleeve. Has the original Columbia inner sleeve. VG to VG++ play grade depending on where you are. Plays very good with some light crackle, tics and light pops in spots. Some spots play quietly. Another deep cleaning may remove more of this noise. The great mono sonics you expect from these early six-eye mono pressings.  

The jacket is in very good VG++ condition. Flat shiny and crisp. light early edge wear. Some scuffing on the darker areas in the middle of the front face. The spine is perfect- no splits or cracks.

The inner sleeve is NM-/fresh condition. The original Columbia inner sleeve is included- no splits. The record was well-cleaned and has been placed in a fresh new MOFI Master Sleeve to protect it.  

Condition and Audio Quality:

The LP  has been visually inspected and play graded. Both sides look very clean but I always recommend a good cleaning for older records, even in this fine condition, to remove any inner sleeve fibers that may have accumulated over the years. 

Side 1 (stamped: 1AC): VG to VG++ play. VG++ visual. The record has all of it's original deep inky black shine and it's original rainbow luster. A few light inner sleeve lines and one small scuff in track 1. Some light, hazy inner sleeve ghost spots. Well-cleaned. VG to VG++ play grade depending on where you are. Plays very good with some crackle and pops in some spots but no skips. Some spots play very quietly. No skips or repeats. Another deep cleaning may remove more of this noise. The great mono sonics you expect from these early Columbia deep groove six-eyes.

Side 2 (stamped: 1AC): VG to VG++ play. VG++ visual. The record has all of it's original deep inky black shine and it's original rainbow luster. Some light scuff lines and light scratches mostly on one side. Has a few light hazy inner sleeve ghost spots. Well-cleaned. VG to VG++ play grade depending on where you are. Plays very good with some crackle and pops in some spots but no skips. Some spots play very quietly. No skips or repeats. Another deep cleaning may remove more of this noise. The great mono sonics you expect from these early Columbia deep groove six-eyes.

Genre/Sub Genre/Featured Instruments: Jazz / hard bop, modal

Label: Columbia (six-eye) CL 1355

Format: 1 x LP Mono

Country: US Pressing

Year Released: 1959

Shipping: Album will be placed inside new 3 ml. poly outer sleeve. Record and inner sleeve are placed between the jacket and outer sleeve to prevent jacket splits during shipping. Shipped in pro-quality #200 LP mailer w/padding.

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Record and Jacket Grading Standards

I have been very unhappy with the variation in grading I see between record sellers. While all grading seems to reference the Goldmine grading standards, there are subtle variations in a condition that can make a big difference in the sonic enjoyment of a record, especially at the higher quality end of the grading spectrum. As such, I have created my own grading standards for records and jackets that points out these finer differences.

 

(SS) Still Sealed:  "Still Sealed" is a grade I am reserving for factory-sealed records that have never been opened. This grade assumes the disc inside is undamaged and in "Mint" condition but this cannot be verified until the disc is opened and examined. The jacket will have its original shrink wrap.

(M) Mint: "Mint " is a grade I am reserving for a perfect record. There are no scratches, scuffs, hairlines, fingerprints, spindle marks or other indications that it has been handled or played. The jacket will have its original shrink which is opened. The are no corner bumps, scratches, marks, creases or other signs of jacket wear.

(M-) Mint Minus: A "Mint Minus" record may have one very light paper scuff but no hairlines or other surface scratches. It looks clean and unplayed. I may also use a "Mint Minus" to grade a sealed record that has corner bumps or tears in the shrink wrap.

(NM) Near Mint: "Near Mint" is a record that is virtually flawless, clean and glossy. A near perfect, rarely-played record. May play with some very light and occasional dust or static related light noise that is only heard in the quietest passages. The vinyl and label surfaces show no obvious sign of wear. It looks clean with the factory shine and there may be a very light, barely visible paper scuff or two and a few light hairlines but no scratches. An LP jacket has no seam splits or any other obvious signs of wear but one or two light creases are acceptable. Ring wear should be almost invisible. No punch holes or other discount marks.  Very minimal corner bumps. Artist signatures are the only acceptable forms of handwriting for this grade. Basically, "Near Mint" looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

(NM-) Near Mint Minus: Same as above, yet shows a few very light hairlines which have no effect on the sonic quality. The record will have its factory gloss and ?rainbow luster? and only light spindle marks. Ring wear is minimal but starting to show lightly at the top and bottom. The jacket may have discount cuts or sales stickers, which will be noted. Artist signatures and minimal owner marks are the only acceptable forms of handwriting for this grade.

(VG++) Very Good Plus Plus: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show signs of use and may have slight paper scuffs or very light surface scratches that only reveal themselves in the quietest of passages and don't detract from the overall sonic quality. Most factory shine is still present. Slight edge warps that do not affect the tracking or sound quality are OK and will be noted. An LP jacket may have some signs of ring wear and shelf wear and a small corner bump or two these are minimal and acceptable for this grade.  A small seam split is also acceptable and will be noted. Light owner signatures, DJ marks and other forms of handwriting are acceptable for this grade. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be a showcase piece. All but the most discriminating collectors will find a ?Very Good Plus? record highly acceptable.

(VG+) Very Good Plus: Many of the defects found in a VG++ record are more pronounced in a VG+ disc but it is still a keeper. Surface noise is evident upon playing, but does not overwhelm the music. Groove wear will start to be audible and a random click, tic or soft pop may be evident but will not detract from the enjoyment of the recorded material. The jacket may have a seam split or ring wear and labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. A small light stain or some discoloring may be evident. The cover may exhibit a combination of these flaws but they will not overwhelm the piece.

(VG) Very Good: A VG disc will have more flaws but it is still a keeper. Surface noise is evident upon playing but does not overpower the music. Groove wear will be audible along with occasional pops and tics but there are no skips. The jacket may have a significant seam split and the spine may be seriously flaked. Labels and jackets may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. A small light stain or some discoloring may be evident. The cover may exhibit a combination of these flaws but they will not overwhelm the piece.

(G+) Good Plus, (G) Good: ?Good? means acceptable?not completely roached. The grade I usually reserve for listing the rarest of records. A record in ?Good? condition can be put onto a turntable and will play but it will it will have significant audible surface noise. A jacket or sleeve has larger seam splits and there may be significant water stains. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

Special Note:

(+) Plus: An extra "plus? may be added occasionally to a grade to highlight the finer points of some better grades.

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Customer Service and Return Policy

A five-star rating is important to me and I will work with a reasonable buyer who is not satisfied. You can buy with confidence because I provide a thorough assessment of a record. In a case where a buyer feels that I have provided a record below what has been described or I missed a major fault, please contact me through Ebay within 30 days of receiving your item, explain your problem and If we agree, then I will take the item back and provide a full refund. Buyer must pay return shipping. Sealed records must be returned still sealed to be eligible for a full refund.

Thank you.