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Artist: Miles Davis
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: Columbia
Release Title: Milestones
Material: Vinyl
Edition: Reissue, Remastered
Type: LP
Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Format: Record
Release Year: 1977
Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Record Size: 12"
Genre: Jazz
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States