George Benson – Weekend in L.A. Vinyl Album

The item is a vintage vinyl record album, specifically the 'Weekend in L.A.' by George Benson. The album cover features a dark, likely black, background with a prominent image of George Benson himself, dressed in a light-colored, possibly pink or light beige, pantsuit. He is captured in a dynamic pose, with his arms outstretched and head tilted upwards, conveying a sense of performance or triumph. His left hand, adorned with what appears to be a ring or substantial jewelry, is holding the neck of an electric guitar, the body of which is a lighter, natural wood tone, contrasting against the dark background. The artist's name, 'George Benson', is written in a stylized, flowing script in a vibrant red or pink color across the top portion of the cover. Above his name, the album title 'Weekend in L.A.' is present in a smaller, more subdued font. Along the bottom right edge of the cover, there is a visible handwritten signature that reads 'Lou Allen'. The cover shows signs of moderate wear consistent with age and handling. There are visible creases, particularly along the edges and corners, suggesting some bending or mild water damage. The surface appears to have scuffs and potential ring wear, common for older record sleeves. The overall condition suggests it has been used and stored over many years but remains largely intact. The color saturation on the cover still seems relatively good despite the visible wear. This album likely dates from the late 1970s, as the 'Weekend in L.A.' album was originally released in 1978. The record itself is not visible, but it would typically be a 12-inch 33 1/3 RPM long-play vinyl disc.