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Miles Davis – Bitches Brew
1970 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 1, 2026
- MMint
- $437
- NMNear Mint
- $391
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $299
- VGVery Good
- $207
- G+Good Plus
- $115
- GGood
- $69
- FFair
- $46
- PPoor
- $23
34 copies listed on Discogs from $43.49.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- XSM 152412o XSM152412-1C 1 S A6o XSM152412-1C 1 S A1
- Runout — side B
- XSM 152413o XSM152413-1C 1 So XSM152413-1C Ƨ S
- Runout — side C
- XSM 152414o XSM152414-1C 2 2 Abo XSM152414-1C 1 S A3
- Runout — side D
- XSM 152415o XSM152415 1D S-o XSM152415 1D S A6
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- S(In runouts)
- Other
- CS 9995(A & B-side labels)
- Other
- CS 9996(C & D-side labels)
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Specifications
- Artist
- Miles Davis
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Fusion
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- GP 26
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- APharaoh's Dance20:07
- BBitches Brew27:00
- C1Spanish Key17:30
- C2John McLaughlin4:23
- D1Miles Runs The Voodoo Down14:03
- D2Sanctuary10:54
- Producer
- Teo Macero
- Engineer
- Ray Moore
- Engineer
- Stan Tonkel
- Artwork [Cover]
- Mati Klarwein
- Design [Cover]
- John Berg
About this record
The Santa Maria pressing of Bitches Brew carries the "S" stamp in its dead wax—a marker that separates this first Columbia pressing from later variants pressed in Terre Haute and Pitman. Copies stamped XSM 152412 through XSM 152415 on the red two-eye 360 Sound label command a steep premium, with Mint copies reaching 437.00 USD against a market floor of 43.49 USD for heavily played stock.
What drives its value
This 1970 Columbia pressing sits at the intersection of iconic status and condition scarcity. A Mint copy trades at 437.00 USD, stepping down to 391.00 USD in Near Mint, 299.00 USD in VG+, and 207.00 USD in VG.
The 34 copies currently for sale reflect tight supply relative to demand: 9463 collectors want it against 9048 who own one. The Santa Maria plant pressing is the original issue; later Terre Haute and Pitman variants trade lower.
Even a Fair copy holds 46.00 USD, signaling sustained collector interest across all grades. The wide spread between M and VG grades underscores how condition dominates value on this title—a near-Mint copy is worth double a VG example.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the red two-eye Columbia 360 Sound stereo label and catalogue number GP 26. The dead wax should read XSM 152412, XSM 152413, XSM 152414, or XSM 152415, with an etched "S" indicating Santa Maria manufacture.
The gatefold jacket interior notes "Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS, Inc./51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y." and "Printed in U.S.A." Grade by surface cleanliness and warp; the early Customatrix "o" stamp and etched plating codes (e.g., "A6") are normal for this plant.
The label credits Wayne Shorter as sole songwriter for track D2 (Sanctuary) on later corrected pressings; this first issue mistakenly lists Miles Davis as co-writer—a detail that distinguishes it from subsequent releases. The jacket should be gatefold with the full title "Directions In Music By Miles Davis Miles Davis Bitches Brew" printed on the front.
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Release notes
First pressing on red "two-eye" Columbia "360 Sound" stereo labels. This version pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria, as indicated by the "S" etched in the runouts. Remainder of runouts mostly stamped, including Customatrix "o" stamp, plating (e.g., "A6") may be etched.
Wayne Shorter is the songwriter for track D2, Sanctuary. On this early release, an additional songwriter credit was mistakenly given to Miles Davis. The corrected version can be found here: 9842586.
Pressing variation to 9782567 (Terre Haute) and 12032942 (Pitman).
Released in a gatefold jacket.
Interior gatefold panel: Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS, Inc./51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y./ ® "Columbia," Marcas Reg. Printed in U.S.A.
Full title printed on the front cover: "Directions In Music By Miles Davis Miles Davis Bitches Brew".
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this Santa Maria pressing apart from the Terre Haute and Pitman variants?
Look in the dead wax (the unlabeled area at the center of each side). This pressing carries an etched "S" stamp, which marks Santa Maria manufacture. The Terre Haute variant (catalogue 9782567) and Pitman variant (catalogue 12032942) use different pressing plants and will show different runout codes. All three are first pressings on the red two-eye 360 Sound label, but the Santa Maria version is the original issue.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 299.00 USD. This estimate reflects the record's condition at that grade—minimal surface wear, playable without distortion, and light signs of handling. Prices are estimates as of the guide's publication date and may shift with market demand.
Why does the songwriter credit matter on this pressing?
The first pressing mistakenly credits both Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis as songwriters for track D2, Sanctuary. Later corrected pressings list Wayne Shorter as the sole songwriter. This error is a documented quirk of the Santa Maria pressing and is sometimes noted by collectors as a pressing variant detail, though it does not materially affect value.
What condition should I expect at the 43.49 USD asking price?
The lowest price currently listed is 43.49 USD, which typically indicates a heavily played copy—likely Poor or Fair grade with audible surface noise, possible skips, and visible wear. At this price point, the record is playable but shows significant age and use. For a listenable copy, expect to spend at least 69.00 USD (Good grade) or higher.
Is the gatefold jacket original to this pressing?
Yes. This album was released in a gatefold jacket. The interior panel notes manufacture by Columbia Records/CBS, Inc. at 51 W. 52 Street, New York, and states "Printed in U.S.A." An original gatefold in good condition is part of a complete first pressing and affects overall value; a jacket-less copy or one with a later reissue jacket will trade lower.