Miles Davis – Bitches Brew (2LP, CBS 66236, EU Reissue, Sunburst Labels)

Miles Davis – Bitches Brew is a double album by trumpeter Miles Davis, recorded from 19 to 21 August 1969 at Columbia Studio B in New York and produced by Teo Macero; it was released in the USA in March 1970. Davis worked with a large electric line-up of two bassists, several drummers and electric pianists, including Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, John McLaughlin and Wayne Shorter; Macero edited the long improvisations into the finished pieces. The album is regarded as one of the starting points of jazz-rock; the cover painting is by Mati Klarwein. On offer is a European CBS reissue as a stereo double LP with sunburst labels and the catalogue numbers CBS 66236 / 66236.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS – CBS 66236, CBS – 66236
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
• Pressing: European reissue with sunburst labels
• Country: Europe
• Released (this pressing): Not stated (original album: 1970)
• Genre / Style: Jazz / Fusion
• Inserts: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Pharaoh's Dance (Joe Zawinul)

Side B

1. Bitches Brew (Miles Davis)

Side C

1. Spanish Key (Miles Davis)
2. John McLaughlin (Miles Davis)

Side D

1. Miles Runs The Voodoo Down (Miles Davis)
2. Sanctuary (Wayne Shorter)

Personnel

Miles Davis (trumpet), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), Bennie Maupin (bass clarinet), Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Larry Young (electric piano), John McLaughlin (guitar), Dave Holland (double bass), Harvey Brooks (electric bass), Lenny White, Jack DeJohnette (drums), Don Alias (congas, drums), Juma Santos (shaker, congas).

Production: Teo Macero; recorded at Columbia Studio B, New York, 19–21 August 1969. Cover painting: Mati Klarwein.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No. On offer is a European CBS reissue with sunburst labels and the catalogue numbers CBS 66236 / 66236. The release year of this pressing is not stated; the original album was released in 1970.

Why is Bitches Brew so well known?
With the large electric line-up, rock rhythms and pieces assembled in the studio, Davis opened jazz up to rock and funk. Many of the musicians went on to found their own fusion bands, such as Weather Report, Return To Forever and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
For the record, NM- (Near Mint minus) means: almost as new, with at most minimal signs of wear. For the cover, VG+ (Very Good Plus) means: light signs of wear. We explain all grades on our Vinyl Grading page.

Which version is on offer?
You will receive the album on two vinyl LPs in stereo, as a European CBS reissue with sunburst labels. The catalogue numbers are CBS 66236 / 66236.