Miles Davis — Sketches of Spain
Known pressings
43 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Columbia | CL 1480 | 12" Vinyl — mono |
| 1960 | US | Columbia | CS 8271 | 12" Vinyl — stereo |
| 1967 | XE | CBS | CBS 32023 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1970 | GB | CBS | SBPG 62327 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1972 | JP | CBS/Sony | SOPL 156 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1983 | JP | CBS/Sony | 35DP 63 | CD |
| 1983 | US | CBS | CK 08271 | CD |
| 1983 | XE | CBS | CDCBS 62327 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Columbia | CJ 40578 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Columbia | CK 40578 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | CBS | CBS 460604 2 | CD |
| 1996 | JP | Sony Records | SRCS 9108 | CD |
| 1997 | CA | Columbia, Legacy | CK 65142 | CD — remaster |
| 1997 | US | Columbia, Legacy | CK 65142 | CD — remaster |
| 1997 | XE | Columbia, Legacy | CK 65142 | CD — remaster |
| 1997 | XE | Columbia | CS 65142 | CD — remaster |
| 1999 | US | Columbia | CS 65142 | SACD |
| 2000 | FR | Legacy, Columbia | 4948542000, COL 494854 2 | CD |
| 2002 | US | Classic Records, Columbia | CS 8271 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2006 | JP | Sony Records International | SICP 1207 | CD |
| 2008 | US | Columbia | 88697404141 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2009 | AU | Columbia | 88697 43949 2 | CD |
| 2009 | US | Sony Jazz | 743949 | CD |
| 2011 | US | Monster Music | MMU 79109 | DVD-Video |
| 2011 | XE | Poll Winners Records | PWR 27256 | CD |
| 2012 | US | Columbia, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 88697943782, UDSACD 2086 | Hybrid SACD |
| 2012 | US | Columbia | 88765407651, CL 1480 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Columbia | CL 1480 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Columbia, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 88697943782, UDSACD 2086 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2013 | US | Columbia, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 88697943791, MFSL 1-375 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2014 | XW | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media — stereo |
| 2015 | US | — | — | Digital Media — extended versions |
| 2016 | XE | Hallmark Music & Entertainment | 716422 | CD |
| 2016 | XW | Doxy Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2017 | XE | Columbia, Legacy | 88985414312 | CD |
| 2017 | XW | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media — mono |
| 2022 | XW | High Definition Tape Transfers | — | Digital Media |
| — | — | Not Now Music | NOT2CD385 | CD |
| — | AU | Columbia | 460604 2 | CD |
| — | CA | Columbia | VCK-40578 | CD |
| — | US | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media |
| — | XE | CBS | 01-032023-10, CD 32023 | CD |
| — | XE | CBS | CBS 62327, (S) 62327, S 62327 | 12" Vinyl |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Miles Davis "Sketches of Spain" audiophile limited CD