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John McLaughlin – Extrapolation
Polydor – PD 5510, Stereo, Monarch Pressing, US 1972
Fusion, Jazz-Rock
- Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar,– John McLaughlin
- Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – John Surman
- Bass – Brian Odges
- Drums – Tony Oxley
Cover: VG+ (cut-out)
Vinyl: VG+ (leichte Gebrauchsspuren, Wischer)
Extrapolation is the debut album by English jazz guitarist John McLaughlin. It was recorded at Advision Studios in January 1969 and first released later in the year by Marmalade Records in the UK. The label was founded by producer Giorgio Gomelsky and distributed by Polydor Records. Re-issues of the album are on the Polydor label.
In 1972 the album was issued for the first time in the United States following McLaughlin's success as the leader of Mahavishnu Orchestra. It reached No. 152 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
"Binky's Beam" is dedicated to former jazz bass player Binky McKenzie.
Vinyl (visual grading):
Mint (M): New records
Near Mint (NM): Almost new, shining vinyl, no scratches.
Excellent (EX): Minimal signs of use under exact inspection. No scratches.
Very Good+ (VG+): One scratch or a few scratches.
Very Good (VG): Many signs of use, may scratches.
Fair (F): Seems to be destroyed. Still playable. A lot of surface noise
Cover:
Mint (M): New.
Near Mint (NM): The cover looks like new.
Excellent (EX): Almost no signs of use. Minimal wear.
Very Good+ (VG+): Some wear. ring wear, small damages, small writing.
Very Good (VG): Many damages all around.
Fair (F): Destroyed cover.
