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Over 1,000 releases; key original Prestige LPs from 1959–61 track $30–115 on vinyl.
The Miles Davis Quintet emerged as a leading jazz group originating from the United States, forming in 1955. Their activity split between two main periods, 1955-58 and 1964-68, saw them shape bebop, hard bop, free jazz, and modal jazz. The ensemble's work is noted for the sensitive and fragile sound of Davis’s trumpet, combined with innovative arrangements and incorporation of new talents. The group produced numerous studio and live recordings, many pressed on vinyl internationally, demonstrating their sustained influence within jazz.
The vinyl editions documented here highlight original and reissued pressings on labels such as Prestige, Columbia, and Concord Records, with key records issued mainly in mono LP formats initially, and later stereo reissues and live recordings from t…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 2024
Sony Music · 2024
Columbia · 2013
Columbia · 2011
Monterey Jazz Festival Records · 2007
Jazz Unlimited · 1993
Columbia · 1967
Prestige · 1961
Prestige · 1959
Prestige · 1958
Prestige · 1957
Prestige · 1956Playlist
The tracks that sum up Miles Davis Quintet's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This studio album from 1959 captures the quintet in top form with eight tracks exemplifying hard bop and bebop styles. An essential indicator of their late 50s sound.
Recorded and released in 1961, this album features six hard bop tracks and is tracked with multiple original and UK pressings. Prices range from €25 to €60 for vinyl editions.
A recent vinyl release capturing the 1964 Paris Jazz Festival performance, including classic modal and hard bop tunes totaling 10 tracks. Offers modern stereo sound and collector interest.
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Miles Davis's trumpet playing is often described as sensitive with a fragile sound.— General consensus among jazz vinyl collectors
The quintet's 1964 Paris Jazz Festival concert was documented including lengthy, dynamic performances such as the 16-minute 'All Of You' and modal classic 'So What', showcasing the band’s evolving style.
Recorded under the Prestige label in 1959, 'Workin'' stands as a key session featuring compositions like 'Half Nelson' and 'Trane's Blues', presenting the quintet's bebop and hard bop mastery.
The original 1961 US mono LP from Prestige (cat no. PRLP 7200) remains a benchmark vinyl for collectors, currently priced around €48 to €60 based on condition and rarity.
Linked to more than 1,000 releases, including studio albums, live recordings, and compilations issued worldwide, the quintet's output reflects its broad and lasting influence.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Essential Miles Davis Quintet vinyl albums include 'Workin'', 'Steamin'', and the 1964 live Paris Jazz Festival recording, prized for their sound quality and musical influence.
Key labels include Prestige, Columbia, Concord Records, and Intermusic, with many classic albums originally pressed in mono LP format.
Original mono pressings of key albums such as 'Workin'' and 'Steamin'' can range from about €30 to over €100 depending on condition and rarity.
Live recordings from venues like the Paris Jazz Festival, Oriental Theatre, and European tours in the 1960s are available on vinyl, including reissues and limited editions.
Through pioneering hard bop, modal, and free jazz styles, the quintet shaped modern jazz innovation and fostered new talents in the genre.
European pressings include UK mono LPs on Esquire and live album releases on Sony Music from Paris Jazz Festival performances.
Mono LPs dominate original releases, with stereo and box set formats appearing mostly in later decades and live edition releases.
Popular tracks include 'It Never Entered My Mind', 'My Funny Valentine', and 'Four', reflecting the quintet's classic repertoire.
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