180-gram vinyl. Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a new 30 ips quarter-inch stereo master tape transferred from the original 3-track session tapes. Plated and pressed at Quality …. Catalog Number: AAPJ172 Color: Black Format: LP UPC: 198028166218 Smash follow-up to what many consider the greatest jazz record ever. Four more songs from the pioneering ensemble that produced Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. Modal jazz precursor laid groundwork for future jazz innovation. 180-gram vinyl mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a new 30 ips quarter-inch stereo master tape transferred from the original 3-track session tapes. Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings for flawless production and superior fidelity. Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish. Undervalued since their recording, the tunes on this album reflect historical and musical significance. They offer early glimpses into the modal jazz that Kind of Blue would bring to the forefront. Using modes common in modern classical music, rather than the chords of popular songs, Miles had begun to experiment with the new approach on the Milestones recording sessions previously. Analogue Productions is proud to present Birth of the Blue in an exclusive first-of-its-kind stand-alone release that reflects our reputation for meticulous production, capturing authentic sound with clarity, depth and fidelity that exceeds the audiophile standard.