Miles Davis – In Person, Friday Night at the Blackhawk, San Francisco, Volume I

Columbia CL 1669 • 1961 • Mono • Original U.S. 6-Eye First Pressing

Early first pressing of this legendary live date, recorded April 21, 1961 at San Francisco’s Blackhawk. This copy features the original red Columbia 6-eye labels, the correct x“LP” 53548/53549 label codes, and the matching XLP 53548-1E / XLP 53549-1AA runout stamps—confirming an early lacquer and authentic first-run pressing. Jacket has a bold at the bottom-left, to the left of the last few lines of the sleeve notes.

Condition

• Vinyl: VG – shows some visible marks and light scuffs but nothing deep or feelable; plays through well on a quality setup.

• Cover: VG – light ringwear, edge wear, and general age rub; solid seams and spine; no splits.

• Labels: VG – light rub, no writing or stickers.

• Inner sleeve: generic archival quality sleeve.

This pressing captures the raw, smoky atmosphere of The Blackhawk with exceptional mono presence—Joe Zawinul, Hank Mobley, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb, and Miles firing on all cylinders.

Runouts (verified):

• Side A: XLP53548-1E IIII-II

• Side B: XLP53549-1AA CIIIIIII

A solid player copy of a classic Miles Davis live album with confirmed early matrices.