Miles Davis

Yeah, I agree with these observations. I think the concept is very interesting and the selection is beyond reproach. But the sound is just not as good as on the original albums. Why the hell did they have to mess with digital on this?!

Is there a US Blu-Ray of Miles 'Blue".

Compilations were never given an attention to quality. Combining and optimizing recording level and frequency patterns to create compilation is much easier with digital technologies that was probably done with pushing one button vs. brushing and matching via analogue equipment. Even if compilation is done with analogue mastering, it'll still suck unless MOST of albums are recorded in one studio. Compilations of band CAN is a good example where almos all of their albums had been recorded at their own studio. Compilations exist for introductions to listener and not oriented for sound quality.

Not on the specific topic, but my favorite Miles is "Tribute To Jack Johnson". Just sayin'....Mr D.

For the early Columbia releases, I seek out the six-eye LPs. Miles was probably the most popular act in jazz, so they are actually more common than you might assume.

For later albums, Bitches Brew being one example, I prefer the quad Columbia LPs to the Stereo issues, though they are a little harder to find and a tad dearer.

LPs that were released in mono should always be purchased in mono, as already mentioned, reprocessed for stereo is the kiss of death.

If you are looking for the early Blue Notes, Vol 1 and Vol 2 there are some nice Japanese pressings floating around by King. Originals, or the 10" wax, can be pretty pricy at this stage of the game. King also did a nice job on Cannonball Adderly's "Somethin' Else" which is arguably actually a Miles Davis album, but contractually he could not be identified as the leader.