John Mayall Eric Clapton Bluesbreakers 1st press MONO

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May 24, 2007 Sold Date

May 14, 2007 Start Date

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Description

LK 4804 1st UK pressing Original release 1966

Genuine vintage original and highly collectable !

Eric Clapton’s best ever album? Possibly and is renowned for the most definitive album of the 60’s on the British R & B scene.

The inclusion of Clapton in guitar helped Mayall reach a wider audience than the blues purists as Clapton had an already established reputation. Clapton was added to the album’s title to broaden the commercial appeal. This tactic worked and the album soared to no. 6 in the UK charts.

This album was phenomenal and acted as a starting ground for the greatest blues musicians of that era. Hughie Flint on drums and John McVie on bass, exemplify just a couple of the influential artists of that time. This album showed the first time that Clapton was to have lead vocals on an album and what a debut album it turned out to be !!Many believe that this was Clapton’s very best performance as the playing from this icon is unbelievable on this album.

Vinyl

Thick , heavyweight pressing with matrices ARL-7297-1A with mega early stampers 1 GG

And ARL – 7298-1A 1 / GH

Extremely light surface/hairlines owing to sleeve removal brushing surfaces. Glossy sheen and a magnificent visual, so rare to locate like this.

Audio

Excellent aural delivery with the monotone perspective doing its job in sensational style . Mostly clear channels and should not disappoint .

Labels

Rare wide ridge ,first issue unboxed Decca labels. Excellent condition . Only a light spindle trace. Rich red coloration and a pleasure to view .

Album cover

Earliest first issue sleeve, printed by MacNeill Press. Clarifoil credits. Trifold flipback . Beano cover. One of the most famous album sleeves with young Clapton sitting reading The Beano !! A must have for every serious vinyl collection. Beautifully laminated front. EXCELLENT !! Corners sharp. NO edge wear . Opening edge has no feathering so in superb condition. Slight stain on mid front face and a moderate corner crease with slight ring wear on reverse. A fine example of one of the most famous album covers ever made. Impossible to locate in this sensational condition. First issue single sleeve with little to fault!

This album had a major influence on countless guitarists and can certainly be heralded as one of the definitive albums of the electric blues sound. NOT to be missed and a must have for the serious vinyl enthusiast!!

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UK-£4.00

Europe-£5.50

USA/Japan-£8.50

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