Miles Davis Quintet - Relaxin’ With The Miles Davis Quintet LP (1958) Mono...

$

195

Up for sale is a highly sought-after, early collector-tier copy of the legendary hard bop masterpiece, Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet

This particular copy features the critical indicators that define a rare, historic, original 1958 US Mono pressing issued by Prestige Records Inc.

This album captures the "First Great Quintet" featuring Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones at the absolute peak of their musical synergy

Pressing & Matrix Details

Label Address: Features the rare original "446 West 30th Street NYC" text on the labels, denoting the earliest production runs before the move to Bergenfield, NJ

Deep Groove: Verified deep groove impression present on the labels of both Side A and Side B

Audio Engineering: Hand-stamped "RVG" matrix deadwax mark confirming the definitive master lacquer cut by the iconic studio wizard, Rudy Van Gelder

Plastylite Pressing Plant Marker: Hand-etched "P" (the legendary Plastylite "ear" logo) present in the runout grooves, the undisputed hallmark of supreme mid-century audio quality

Catalog Numbers: PRLP 7129 A / PRLP 7129 B in the deadwax

Condition

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Play Area: Beautifully preserved vinyl. The actual play surface is completely free of any scratches, deep marks, or structural grooves

Labels/Groove Area: Displays minor cosmetic dust or fingerprint smudges confined purely to the center deep-groove layout area, which can be effortlessly handled with a professional record cleaning fluid.

A conservatively graded, beautiful collector copy

.Sleeve Condition:  G+

Structural Integrity:

Jacket Condition: Grade is G due to a clean 5 -inch seam split along the bottom right (see picture). The rest of the heavy cardboard cover shows normal light edge/corner shelf wear, but the front artwork remains sharp, bright, and completely legible. No writing, no tape, and no water damage.

Cosmetic Wear: Displays honest, uniform age-appropriate wear and softening directly along the outermost edges and corner points. The iconic yellow and black Esmond Edwards cover art remains vibrant and crisp. Comes complete with its original vintage plastic internal protective liner bag.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have

Check out my other listings for more treasures🤑