Miles Davis – Sorcerer – MOFI 180g 33RPM SuperVinyl LP
The Third Of Five Albums From Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet: Mood, Inflection, Nuance, And Expressionism Take Center Stage On Sorcerer
Sourced from the Original Master Tapes and Pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing on MoFi SuperVinyl: Mobile Fidelity 180g 33RPM SuperVinyl LP Plays with Reference Dynamics, Transparency, and Presence 1/4″ / 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe Filled with aural magic and enchanting musical spells, Sorcerer is true to its name. The third of five albums by Miles Davis’ legendary Second Great Quintet — and the second record in a still-unprecedented string of eight consecutive releases within a four-year period that forever changed the face of jazz — the 1967 effort mesmerizes with instrumental colors, subdued musings, and subtle details. These crucial characteristics blossom with vibrant realism on Mobile Fidelity’s 180g 33RPM SuperVinyl LP.
Miles Davis Black Beauty: Miles Davis At Fillmore West – 180g 33RPM 2LP Mofi Vinyl
Miles Davis – Black Beauty: Miles Davis at Fillmore West is an extraordinary live recording capturing the innovative genius of Miles Davis at the iconic Fillmore West venue. Recorded with pristine clarity, this release showcases electrifying performances of timeless jazz classics that highlight Davis’s masterful trumpet work and his ensemble’s seamless interplay. Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this album delivers a rich, immersive listening experience with warm, dynamic sound. A must-have for dedicated jazz aficionados and vinyl collectors, it stands as a timeless testament to Miles Davis’s live brilliance.
Miles Davis Dark Magus: Live At Carnegie Hall – 180g 33RPM Mofi Vinyl 2 LP
Visionary Dark Magus Anticipates Developments in Jungle, Noise, and Drum ‘n’ Bass Music: Funky, Ferocious, Free-Form Miles Davis Double Album Is an Exhilarating Jazz-Rock Trip
Mobile Fidelity’s Numbered-Edition 180g 33RPM 2LP Set Presents 1974 Performances with Absorbing Detail, Color, and Energy
1/4” / 15 IPS analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe
It’s safe to assume no one in the audience at Carnegie Hall on March 30, 1974 anticipated what Miles Davis would play at the concert documented on Dark Magus. Recorded near the tail end of his electric period, the double album remains the darkest, most ferocious statement of Davis’ career — a visionary effort that foresaw developments in jungle, noise-rock, funk, and drum ‘n’ bass.
Initially issued in Japan in 1977, Dark Magus waited two decades for U.S. release. Now, more than 50 years after Davis and his ensemble blew minds at the famous New York venue, it’s finally available on a definitive-sounding pressing..
Milt Jackson : Sunflower – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
Recorded over two days in December of 1972 at Rudy Van Gelder’s Englewood, New Jersey home studio, vibraphonist Milt Jackson’s Sunflower is the first and best of his three albums for Creed Taylor’s CTI imprint. (And one of the finest offerings on the label.) With a core band consisting of Herbie Hancock (playing electric and acoustic piano), bassist Ron Carter, drummer Billy Cobham, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, drummer/percussionist Ralph McDonald, and guitarist Jay Berliner. A chamber orchestra exquisitely arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky adorns the session as well.
Nat King Cole – After Midnight – Pure Pleasure Records 180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Vinyl LP
Nat ‘King’ Cole’s music is the perfect combination of romantic charm and musical invention.
Cole is renowned for his big production numbers and pop hits such as ‘Stardust,’ but he was also an accomplished and unique jazz pianist and excelled in a small-group setting.
After Midnight’s album cover states that this is a ‘trio’ release.
New York Dolls – New York Dolls – 180g 45RPM Mofi Vinyl 2 LP
Landmark Debut Established Punk and Glam Foundations: New York Dolls Explodes with Raucous, Swaggering Rock ‘n’ Roll, Includes “Personality Crisis” and “Trash”
Hear the 1973 Record Rolling Stone Named the 301st Greatest Album of All Time in Audiophile Sound for the First Time: Mobile Fidelity’s 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Reveals Brilliance of Todd Rundgren’s Production
1/4” / 15 IPS Dolby A analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe
Nina Simone – In Concert (Philips Acoustic Sounds) 180g Vinyl LP
“Mississippi Goddam” staked out Nina Simone’s support of the Civil Rights movement when this album debuted in 1964, helping make it probably the most personal album that Simone issued during her stay on Philips during the decade.
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve’s Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world’s largest source for audiophile recordings.
Oscar Peterson Trio: Very Tall – Verve Acoustic Sounds Series 180g Vinyl
Very Tall, released in 1961, features the first partnership between Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson. The quartet set (which also includes bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen) swings as hard as one might expect. Highlights include “On Green Dolphin Street,” "John Brown's Body" (a jam on "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and "Reunion Blues." Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Paris ’58 – Donald Byrd & Bobby Jaspar – Sam Records 180G Vinyl LP
Peter Frampton “Frampton’s Camel” – Intervention Records 180g Vinyl
A showcase for Peter Frampton’s growth as a songwriter and guitar player, Frampton’s Camel is named after his touring band, honoring the groove this collective had reached in 1973.
Prominently featuring Mick Gallagher’s superlative keyboards, the hard-rocking hooks and catchy melodies here lay the foundation for the superstardom that would come just a couple albums and tours later with Frampton Comes Alive.
Camel includes the smash hits “Lines On My Face,” “Don’t Fade Away” and a majestic cover of Stevie Wonder’s “I Believe (When I Fall In Love With You It Will Be Forever).”
Peter Frampton “Frampton’s Camel” – Intervention Records SACD
