Legendary trumpeter Miles Davis was still near the start of his storied career when he cut thethree sessions that comprise his Blue Note recordings in 1952, 1953, and 1954. In 1955, BlueNote compiled the tracks into two12LPs as part of the 1500 series. The music presents all thehallmarks of his early style from blazing bebop to beautiful ballads. This Blue Note Classic VinylEdition is mono, all–analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original masters, and pressed on180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist
A1. Tempus Fugit
A2. Kelo
A3. Enigma
A4. Ray’s Idea
A5. How Deep Is The Ocean
A6. C.T.A. (Alternate Master)
B1. Dear Old Stockholm
B2. Chance It
B3. Yesterdays
B4. Donna (Alternate Master)
B5. C.T.A.
B6. Would’n You (Alternate Master)

After Sonny Rollins 1st Blue Note appearance with Bud Powell in 1949, the saxophonist returned to make his label debut as a leader in 1956. Volume 1 was classic Rollins with hard-swinging originals plus a tender ballad that showcase his robust sound & limitless improvisational creativity with a quintet featuring Donald Byrd, Wynton Kelly, Gene Ramey & Max Roach. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist
A1. Decision
A2. Bluesnote
A3. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
B1. Plain Jane
B2. Sonnysphere