This is one of Miles Davis’ earliest recordings, and he assembled an incredibly powerful lineup when recording each of these tracks. The two sides were recorded in separate sessions, both in 1954. Both sides feature some of the greatest musicians of the era and, frankly, of all time. Side one consists of two takes on the title track and you’ll hear Thelonious Monk on piano, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. Side two is the earlier session and features Sonny Rollins on tenor, Horace Silver on piano, with Heath and Clarke supporting this session as well. Rudy Van Gelder oversees the recording. These sessions are historic. The album was released on Prestige in 1957, number PR 7109. This is the original mono release of the album with the 446 West 50th Street address. The vinyl is in exceptional condition with just a few very light surface scratches and paper scuffs, none of which significantly impact play. It plays with just light background noise throughout. The vinyl grades VG. The album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear including a five inch split in the middle of the bottom seam. The other seams are sharp, tight, and intact. There is age discoloration on the back. The cover grades VG.

Track List:
Bags Groove (Take 1)
Bags Groove (Take 2)

Airegin
Olea
But Not For Me (Take 2)
Doxy
But Not For Me (Take 1)

Grading Information I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay.  I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I will do both a visual check and an audio check.  I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.  I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive. 

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package.  For Media Mail, shipping is $4.00 in the continental U.S.  In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost.  In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $4.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. 

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will be shipped for $21.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country.  Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.