Kind Of Blue
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. Review: Great-sounding jazz and a great pressing - Kind of Blue by Miles Davis is an absolute classic and one of the most important jazz records ever made. Beyond the music itself, this 180-gram pressing is excellent. The vinyl feels substantial and well made, and the pressing quality is very clean. Surface noise is minimal, with quiet backgrounds that really let the music breathe. The soundstage is wide and natural, with great separation between instruments and a warmth that suits this album perfectly. The dynamics come through beautifully — the horns have body without harshness, the bass is full and controlled, and the cymbals sound smooth and natural. It’s the kind of pressing that encourages you to sit back and listen all the way through. A timeless album paired with a high-quality pressing. This is an essential record and a fantastic addition to any vinyl collection, especially if you appreciate well-pressed, great-sounding jazz on vinyl. Review: high-quality pressing - There’s a reason *Kind of Blue* is the ultimate jazz record, but spinning a clean, high-quality pressing of it is a completely different experience. The sense of space on this album is incredible; it literally feels like the band is pushed into the corners of your room. Miles’ trumpet sits dead center, sharp and intimate without ever getting piercing, while Coltrane and Adderley cut through the left and right channels with absolute clarity. The standout for me is the upright bass—it has a deep, woody weight to it that digital versions usually flatten out, and you can actually hear the texture of the fingers on the strings. Even the faint tape hiss from the original 1959 master adds to the atmosphere rather than distracting from it. It’s one of those rare records where you don't just listen to the music, you listen to the room it was recorded in.
| ASIN | B000002ADT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1 in Modern Postbebop (CDs & Vinyl) #1 in Bebop (CDs & Vinyl) #279 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,465) |
| Date First Available | December 12, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 2012246 |
| Label | Legacy Recordings |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Legacy Recordings |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 1997 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.6 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 1.6 ounces |
| Run time | 55 minutes |
T**Y
Great-sounding jazz and a great pressing
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis is an absolute classic and one of the most important jazz records ever made. Beyond the music itself, this 180-gram pressing is excellent. The vinyl feels substantial and well made, and the pressing quality is very clean. Surface noise is minimal, with quiet backgrounds that really let the music breathe. The soundstage is wide and natural, with great separation between instruments and a warmth that suits this album perfectly. The dynamics come through beautifully — the horns have body without harshness, the bass is full and controlled, and the cymbals sound smooth and natural. It’s the kind of pressing that encourages you to sit back and listen all the way through. A timeless album paired with a high-quality pressing. This is an essential record and a fantastic addition to any vinyl collection, especially if you appreciate well-pressed, great-sounding jazz on vinyl.
C**O
high-quality pressing
There’s a reason *Kind of Blue* is the ultimate jazz record, but spinning a clean, high-quality pressing of it is a completely different experience. The sense of space on this album is incredible; it literally feels like the band is pushed into the corners of your room. Miles’ trumpet sits dead center, sharp and intimate without ever getting piercing, while Coltrane and Adderley cut through the left and right channels with absolute clarity. The standout for me is the upright bass—it has a deep, woody weight to it that digital versions usually flatten out, and you can actually hear the texture of the fingers on the strings. Even the faint tape hiss from the original 1959 master adds to the atmosphere rather than distracting from it. It’s one of those rare records where you don't just listen to the music, you listen to the room it was recorded in.
M**S
Master class of music
One of the greatest album of all time. Masterpiece of musical history. I had this on cd but needed it on wax.
M**S
Great buyon this music
Great music
7**E
A classic that belongs in every jazz collection. A fine recording.
Such a great album. Belongs in everyone's jazz collection. This is a particularly nice LP. Get it. Clear sound, no cracks or pops.
P**D
Great music
Best record in my collection thus far.
S**E
Best jazz album ever
Real quick The reason I am not giving this review 5 stars is simply its unclear what the cd comes in, I had no clue if it was going to be a vinyl a cd a cardboard sleeve, and the review photos other people shared were vastly different from one another, which confused me, make it more clear, but amazing album, honestly u could argue it’s the most influential jazz album ever made, absolute legends like John Coltrane, cannonball, along with miles Davis, a huge milestone for jazz as a whole. The album itself easily deserves 5 stars apsolute masterpiece 🙌
A**É
Suena, pero…
Suena bastante bien pero los graves están pasados de vuelta, se desdibujan en una bola. La placa de Blue Note es muy superior.
T**O
Muito bom
Ótima prensagem
K**Y
Can’t go wrong.
Great recording. I love this album. Amazon needs to put all records in cardboard boxes. This one came in a paper bag.
D**S
Excellent.
Excellent.
A**R
Great addition to any collection
Did not disappoint. Super clear sound on high quality vinyl. Well packaged by the seller.
A**R
All time classic and cool
One of my favourite jazz albums of all time, Miles at his best, with a great band. I had this on CD and felt I needed it on vinyl
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