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Miles Davis - Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (ltd. ed.) (180g)
Miles Davis - Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (ltd. ed.) (180g)
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Miles Davis – Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud | 180g Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in the haunting, nocturnal soundscape of Paris with Miles Davis's Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud. This iconic Jazz vinyl LP captures the essence of a late-fifties cinematic masterpiece, delivering a cool, improvisational warmth that defines an era. A quintessential piece for any serious collector of Miles Davis vinyl.
About the Album
Recorded in a single, legendary session in December 1957, Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud stands as a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's discography. This groundbreaking soundtrack, released in 1958, showcases Davis's unparalleled ability to craft evocative, improvised soundscapes, perfectly complementing Louis Malle's noir thriller. It marked a significant departure, laying groundwork for his future explorations in modal jazz.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the deep, resonant tones of this 180-gram Vinyl LP as the needle drops into its meticulously cut grooves. The superior pressing quality ensures a warm analog sound, allowing the nuanced improvisations and atmospheric textures to truly breathe on your hi-fi system. This limited edition pressing is a must-have for any audiophile seeking an authentic sonic journey.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Miles Davis
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Soundtrack/Stage & Screen/Jazz
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of late-night listening sessions, noir film enthusiasts
Collector's Note
Few records capture the cool, existential dread and romanticism of Parisian noir quite like Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud. Its influence resonates through film scores and jazz history, making it a true crate digger's holy grail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.