John Mayall - Ten Years Are Gone (Vinyl 2LP)

John Mayall – Ten Years Are Gone was released in 1973 as a double album on Polydor and shows Mayall with a jazzy line-up around Blue Mitchell, Red Holloway and Freddie Robinson. Two studio sides and two live sides blend blues with horns, harmonica and plenty of groove – from the title track to “Harmonica Free Form”.

On offer is the French reissue from 1973 on Polydor (2669 011) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2669 011
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: FR Reissue
• Country: France
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Blues – more in Blues Rock
• Features: gatefold sleeve, 2 LPs

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ten Years Are Gone (4:46)
2. Driving Till The Break Of Day (5:03)
3. Drifting (4:34)
4. Better Pass You By (5:12)

Side B

1. California Campground (3:12)
2. Undecided (2:51)
3. Good Looking Stranger (4:23)
4. I Still Care (4:17)
5. Don't Hang Me Up (4:11)

Side C

1. Introduction (2:05)
2. Sitting Here Thinking (7:58)
3. Harmonica Free Form (11:36)

Side D

1. Burning Sun (5:10)
2. Dark Of The Night (17:41)

Personnel

John Mayall (Harmonica, Keyboards), Freddie Robinson (Guitar), Blue Mitchell (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), Red Holloway (Saxophone, Flute), Victor Gaskin (Bass Guitar), Keef Hartley (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to our details this is a French reissue on Polydor (2669 011).

Is this a live album?
Partly: sides A and B are studio recordings, sides C and D were recorded live.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Blues Rock collection.