Product details
- Label Columbia
- Artist Miles Davis
- Format 2LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2022
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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That's What Happened 1982-1985 (The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7) by Miles Davis.
Few chapters in Miles Davis's long career remain as fascinating and as freely explored as the years captured on "That's What Happened 1982-1985 (The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7)." Pressed here on white vinyl, this US edition gathers alternate takes, studio sessions, and unreleased material from a period when Davis was reinventing his sound for a new decade, folding pop, funk, and electric textures into his unmistakable trumpet voice.
Spread across four sides, the set opens with the propulsive energy of "Santana," moving through the exploratory "Minor Ninths, Part 2" and "Celestial Blues, Part 2." These early sides find Davis stretching outward, restless and searching, and they set the tone for a collection built as much on process as on polish. Hearing these variations in sequence offers a window into how ideas took shape in the studio.
The second side leans into the more song-driven side of this era. The alternate reading of "Time After Time" is a highlight, revealing a different shade of one of Davis's most beloved interpretations, while "What's Love Got To Do With It" and the alternate "Human Nature" underscore how deeply he was drawn to the popular songbook of the moment. "Remake Of OBX Ballad" rounds out the side with a quieter, more contemplative mood.
Turn to the third side and the tone shifts again. "Freaky Deaky (Vinyl Edit)" carries a groove-forward pulse, and "Never Loved Like This (Studio Session Demo)" lets you sit inside the room as the music comes together, raw and immediate. "Hopscotch (Fast)" adds a burst of momentum, capturing the looser, playful spirit that ran through these sessions.
The final side closes things out on a monumental note. The "Theme From Jack Johnson (Right Off) / Intro" reaches back to the electric fire of Davis's earlier work, a reminder of the deep well he was drawing from even as he pushed forward. "Katia (Full Studio Session)" then gives the set its most expansive statement, an extended look at a piece unfolding in full, unhurried detail.
Collectors will want to note that this is the US version of the white vinyl set, distinguished from the European pressing by the absence of the Sony Music logo on the rear of the jacket. That small detail makes this an easy edition to identify and a worthy addition for anyone tracking the finer points of Davis's catalog. As part of The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7, it stands as an essential document of a bold and often underappreciated chapter, presented in a striking white vinyl format that suits the adventurous music within.
Pressing Details:
US version of white vinyl set. There is no Sony Music logo on the rear of the jacket as compared to the European version.
Track Listing:
A1. Santana
A2. Minor Ninths, Part 2
A3. Celestial Blues, Part 2
B1. Remake Of OBX Ballad
B2. Time After Time (Alternate)
B3. What's Love Got To Do With It
B4. Human Nature (Alternate)
C1. Freaky Deaky (Vinyl Edit)
C2. Never Loved Like This (Studio Session Demo)
C3. Hopscotch (Fast)
D1. Theme From Jack Johnson (Right Off) / Intro
D2. Katia (Full Studio Session)
Artist: Miles Davis
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Columbia
Catalog Number: 19439863841
Release Year: 2022
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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