Miles Davis - "Miles Ahead" | 12" Vinyl LP | 1981 jap. reissue | MONO | NM
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Artist: Miles Davis (and Gil Evans)
Title: Miles Ahead
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33rpm
Genre: Jazz
Stereo / Mono : Mono
Year of Manufacture: 1981 (reissue)
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Label: CBS / Sony
Deadwax details
Side A: 18AP2053A2 1A2
Side B: 18AP-2053B1 1A1
Play grade: Beautiful dead quiet Japanese vinyl. Nice punchy mono. Both sides play through without skipping.
Label Notes: Replicates the classic "red and orange" columbia labels used on USA pressings in the 1970's. Both labels look perfect.
Jacket Grade Visual: NM Notes: Gorgeous heavy tip-on jacket features the rare original front cover design, that was subsequently withdrawn. Crisp edges, immaculate rear slick, just a few faint marks on front. Comes with original Japanese inner.
Listening Notes Beautiful moody playing here by Miles, using the Flugelhorn throughout. Like a cross between "Porgy and Bess" and "Sketches of Spain". Interesting arrangements by Gil Evans that are perfectly executed.
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Discogs Grading Guide:
Mint (M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint (NM)
A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good Plus (G+)
A record in Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Fair (F)
The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.
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