John Mayall - USA Union

Label:Polydor - 2425020

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:Australia

Released:1970

Genre:Rock

Style:Blue Rock

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in excellent condition. It has a minor amount of spindle marks and rubbing visible on each label but there is not an extreme amount. There is light fading to each side and a pen mark to side 1(top left corner area). Overall the labels are still in good shape but do have the fading, pen mark and minor spindle marks as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and have nothing deep or serious visible in normal light. There is a light and faint scratch in track 1 and a few other light thin lines but nothing major and overall the vinyl is in very nice condition. It is a strong grade of 'EX' in my opinion with nothing at all major showing and a lovely vivid shine as I say.

I play tested the record and it played well with nice clarity and no serious issues at all. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is of good quality with no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and generally minimal interference. I noted the most minor trace of surface noise in the run in and between tracks but very little during play and certainly nothing disruptive. it was a pleasure to play test and plays with no serious issues and minimal interference.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has mild rubbing and some wear to parts of the edges and corners but the text along the spine is still all clearly legible. The worst of any wear is found on the bottom edged where there is a 1" patch in the centre of the rear edge. This is not a splits however and overall the sleeve is still strong all round, There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks(apart from one inside the record housing) and only minor amounts of light creasing to the laminate. There is minor amounts of fading and grubbiness inside the gatefold but nothing drastic or extreme. There is a slight ring mark showing on the rear but again nothing hugely noticeable. Overall it is clean, bright, strong and in good shape for 45+ years old. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original clear plastic inner which is solid with no splits but does have creasing. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.