Miles Davis - Kind of Blue (Corrected Speed 180g Vinyl 2LP)

Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is presented on Analogue Productions 180g black vinyl 2LP with corrected-speed and original-speed versions of the first three tracks. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using Classic Records parts mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tape, this edition also includes “Flamenco Sketches” (alternate take) on a dedicated 45 RPM side.

Recorded in 1959, the album pairs Davis’ trumpet with John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley on saxophones, Bill Evans on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Wynton Kelly plays piano on “Freddie Freeloader.” Its spacious melodies and atmospheric arrangements make a rewarding full-album listening session.

Edition and playback details

• Two 180g standard black vinyl LPs
• Sides One, Two and Three play at 33⅓ RPM
• Side One: corrected-speed versions of “So What,” “Freddie Freeloader” and “Blue in Green”
• Side Three: original-speed versions of those same three tracks
• Side Four: “Flamenco Sketches” (alternate take), cut at 45 RPM
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using Classic Records parts mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tape
• Four-panel insert with corrected-speed information and liner notes by Robert Palmer
• Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on heavyweight gatefold jacket with a scuff-resistant matte finish

About the speed correction

The studio’s three-track master recorder ran slowly during the album’s first session, causing the first three tracks to play slightly sharp at the original playback speed. This edition provides the corrected-speed versions on Side One and retains the original-speed versions on Side Three for comparison.

Track listing

Side One: Corrected Speed, 33⅓ RPM

1. So What (9:22)
2. Freddie Freeloader (9:46)
3. Blue in Green (5:27)

Side Two: 33⅓ RPM

1. All Blues (11:33)
2. Flamenco Sketches (9:26)

Side Three: Original Speed, 33⅓ RPM

1. So What (9:22)
2. Freddie Freeloader (9:46)
3. Blue in Green (5:27)

Side Four: 45 RPM

1. Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take) (9:32)

Artist: Miles Davis
Album: Kind of Blue
Label: Analogue Productions
Format: 180g black vinyl 2LP, 33⅓ RPM with a 45 RPM fourth side
SKU: AAPJ 8163
UPC: 196588867613