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Miles Davis – Black Beauty (Miles Davis At Fillmore West)
1973 · Japan · CBS/Sony · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 17, 2026
- MMint
- $239.26
- NMNear Mint
- $214.07
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $163.70
- VGVery Good
- $113.33
- G+Good Plus
- $62.96
- GGood
- $37.78
- FFair
- $25.19
- PPoor
- $12.59
27 copies listed on Discogs from $36.12.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- ¥20000ref VA-M37WPMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇯🇵 Ships from Japan
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- SOPJ 39A1 1 A 3SOPJ 39A1 1 A 16 +
- Runout — side B
- SOPJ 39B1 1 A 4SOPJ 39B3 1 A 3
- Runout — side C
- SOPJ 40A1 1 A 10SOPJ 40A2 1 A 7 +
- Runout — side D
- SOPJ 40B1 1 A 1SOPJ 40B1 1 B 1
- Price Code
- ¥3,600
- Other
- SOPJ - 39(Cat# Disc 1)
- Other
- SOPJ - 40(Cat# Disc 2)
- Recorded At
- Fillmore West
- Manufactured By
- CBS/Sony Records Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Miles Davis
- Style
- Free Jazz, Jazz-Rock
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- CBS/Sony
- Catalog number
- SOPJ 39-40
- Country
- Japan
Tracklist
- ABlack Beauty Part I23:46
- BBlack Beauty Part II18:22
- CBlack Beauty Part III17:15
- DBlack Beauty Part IV21:28
- Producer
- Teo Macero
- Design [Album]
- Shuichi Yoshida
- Design [Album]
- Teruhisa Tajima
- Photography By [Album]
- Tadayuki Naitoh
About this record
This 1973 CBS/Sony Japan pressing carries the matrix codes SOPJ 39A1 1 A 3 through SOPJ 40B1 1 A 1, stamped by CBS/Sony Records Inc. in Tokyo—a distinct manufacturing path from the original American Columbia release. The Japanese market edition arrived two years after the 1970 Fillmore West recordings were first issued, making it a regional reissue rather than the debut pressing.
Demand significantly outpaces supply: 727 collectors want this copy against 652 who own one, yet only 27 copies currently list for sale.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this Japanese pressing reflects condition sensitivity across the collector base. A Mint copy reaches 239.26 USD, while Near Mint settles at 214.07 USD; the gap widens further at VG+ (163.70 USD) and VG (113.33 USD), indicating that wear materially erodes value.
The current market floor sits at 36.12 USD for the 27 available copies, suggesting distressed or heavily played stock. The want-to-have ratio (727 to 652) signals sustained demand despite the reissue status, but the Japanese CBS/Sony pressing commands less than original American editions because it arrived later and carried regional-market specifications.
Gatefold packaging and the black OBI strip add collectibility, yet the absence of a barcode on early Japanese pressings is standard for the era and does not diminish value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SOPJ 39-40 printed on the spine and label; the two-disc set is essential, as single-disc counterfeits exist. Check the dead wax on each side: Side A of disc one should read SOPJ 39A1 1 A 3, Side B SOPJ 39B1 1 A 4, Side A of disc two SOPJ 40A1 1 A 10, and Side B SOPJ 40B1 1 A 1.
The pressing plant credit CBS/Sony Records Inc. appears on the label itself. The gatefold sleeve must include Japanese liner notes and a black OBI strip running vertically along the spine; absence of either signals a later reissue or incomplete copy.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches and the label for foxing or water damage; the 1973 pressing date and Japanese pressing plant history make finding unplayed copies rare.
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Listen
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Release notes
Recorded in April 10, 1970 at Fillmore West, San Francisco
℗ 1975 CBS/SONY Inc. CBS/SONY Records Inc. (Tokyo Japan)/® Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc./SONY ®Sony Corp.
Gatefold sleeve. Includes Japanese liner notes. Black OBI
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for the Japanese CBS/Sony pressing?
SOPJ 39-40. This two-disc set is catalogued as a pair; the first disc carries SOPJ 39 and the second SOPJ 40. Always verify both spines match before purchase.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 163.70 USD. This represents a significant premium over VG condition (113.33 USD), reflecting collector preference for minimal surface wear on a 1973 pressing.
What does the black OBI indicate?
The black OBI strip is original to the Japanese market release and wraps the spine of the gatefold. Its presence confirms authenticity and regional origin; OBI condition (creasing, staining) should factor into your overall grade assessment, though a worn OBI does not downgrade the vinyl itself.
Why is this pressing worth less than the American original?
This is a 1973 reissue of 1970 recordings, manufactured in Japan for the domestic market rather than the first pressing. Collectors prioritize original American Columbia editions; the Japanese CBS/Sony pressing arrived later and carries regional specifications (no barcode, Japanese liner notes), making it a secondary market choice despite strong demand (727 want against 652 have).
What is the lowest price currently listed?
The market floor is 36.12 USD across 27 available copies. This price point typically reflects significant play wear, label damage, or sleeve issues; it serves as a floor reference rather than a typical market rate for a well-graded copy.