MILES DAVIS Blue Note 1501 Volume 1 LP ORIGINAL TEST REFERENCE ACETATE 1977 NM

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💎 THE HOLY GRAIL OF STUDIO ARTIFACTS: MILES DAVIS ACETATE

Presented by The Archive Records, this is a singular piece of jazz history. This is not a mass-produced vinyl record; it is an original 12" Reference Acetate cut at the legendary United Artists Recording Studio (8715 West Third Street, Los Angeles) on May 2, 1977.

Why This Is Absolutely Unique:

Acetates (or lacquers) are the very first physical step in the record-making process. They are typically cut in quantities of one or two for engineers and producers to evaluate a master before mass production.

• One-of-a-Kind: Unlike a standard "First Pressing" where thousands exist, this is a unique studio object. It is highly probable that fewer than 5 copies of this specific disc were ever cut.

• The "1501" Pedigree: This disc contains the foundational 1952–1954 sessions for Miles Davis Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1501).

• Studio Provenance: Cut at the same facility used by Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and Marvin Gaye. The handwritten/typed "United Artists" labels provide undeniable authenticity of its 1977 origin during the UA/Blue Note era.

Personnel Included on These Tracks:

• Miles Davis (Trumpet)

• Art Blakey (Drums)

• Jackie McLean (Alto Sax)

• Bud Powell (Piano)

• Oscar Pettiford / Percy Heath (Bass)

Condition: Near Mint (NM)

The lacquer surface is in extraordinary condition, appearing virtually unplayed. It retains its original high-gloss mirror finish. Acetates are notoriously fragile and easily scratched; finding one from 1977 in this "Vault" state is a statistical anomaly.

• Surface: Flawless gloss, no visible marks.

• Labels: Crisp, original studio-typed labels with date (5-2-77) and tracklist.

• Storage: Housed in its original brown paper studio sleeve and kept in a climate-controlled environment.

The "Vault" Collection: The Audiophile Series

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Shipping & Returns Policy

Professional Packaging

• Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending.

• Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits, the disc is removed from the jacket/sleeve and placed behind it within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

Fast & Tracked Shipping

• Handling Time: Ships within 1–2 business days.

• Tracking: Provided immediately upon shipment.

• Combined Shipping: Available upon request; please wait for an invoice.

Returns & Satisfaction

• The "Collector’s Guarantee": I use strict Goldmine Grading. If you feel the item does not match the description, contact me directly. I am a collector first.

• 30-Day Returns: Accepted if returned in the exact same condition.

• 🚨 CONDITION POLICY: For opened records/acetates, any new marks or damage incurred while in the buyer's possession will void the full refund.

• Shipping Costs: Buyer covers return shipping unless a significant listing error occurred.