ERIC CLAPTON Slowhand MOBILE FIDELITY MFSL 1-030 SUPER VINYL Japan Press (EX/NM)
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ERIC CLAPTON Slowhand (EX/NM) Vinyl Record
Record label/brand: Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-030 upc/mpn: None year: 1990
Original Japanese Mobile Fidelity pressing of the Clapton classic.
Gatefold sleeve is in Excellent condition. Spine rolls slightly backward. There is a tiny amount of ring wear visible on the front. Vinyl looks like new and plays beautifully. I rate it Near Mint.
Songs:
Side 1 1. Cocaine 2. Wonderful Tonight 3. Lay Down Sally 4. Next Time You See Her 5. We're All The Way
Side 2 6. The Core 7. May You Never 8. Mean Old Frisco 9. Peaches And Diesel
Review: Clapton had already established himself as a guitar legend by the time he released Slowhand. His heroin habit long behind him, Clapton's songwriting mastery was fully evident on the album, particularly in the stunning ballad 'Wonderful Tonight.' It fully actualized all of the potential hinted at in his earlier 'Promises,' and Clapton trusted himself enough to slow things down. Some of his most expressive guitar work can be found throughout this album, not just within 'Wonderful.' Ironically enough, Slowhand is probably best known for the hit 'Cocaine.' Built upon a simple repeated riff, the song had Clapton's trademark smooth voice with its wear around the edges, and yet another stellar guitar solo. Flashy runs and licks were never the most integral part of Clapton's catalog, his blues background being the primary source for his sound. Slowhand, with its phrasings, both guitar and vocal, established Clapton as the possessor of one of the most extensive vocabularies in rock.
About Mobile Fidelity: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL or MoFi) is a company known as an innovator in the production of audiophile-quality sound recordings. All releases are advertised as being produced from the first-generation analog master recordings, and using proprietary technology, which MFSL claims allows for improved sound quality. MFSL has produced LP,[1] CD, DVD and cassette tape releases. Each title is licensed from the original record company as a limited edition item. It is manufactured and sold only within a specific period of time.
From its beginning in 1977 MFSL gained a reputation for emphasizing quality at all points in the sound duplication and manufacturing process. At this time MFSL was very unusual in the record industry by offering a premium quality product at a premium price. Simultaneously, most large record labels were forced to lower costs and reduce quality standards. The decline in quality at the major labels was brought on by uncertain economic conditions and high inflation, declining record sales and increasing vinyl costs. In 1977 most major labels were using relatively poor quality disc mastering and duplication methods and had begun pressing their product on thin and often recycled vinyl. These low cost methods led to an unnecessary increase in surface noise and other audio distortions.
The emphasis on quality at MFSL has been praised by critics and music fans. The success of MFSL proved that there was a significant market for premium product and encouraged others to emphasize quality also. Many other "audiophile" labels soon sprouted up to compete with MFSL, some of these begun by the major record labels themselves.
SHIPPING
Records are shipped in a protective plastic sleeve with the record on the outside of the jacket to prevent jacket-splitting. All records will be shipped in heavy duty cardboard with pads on either side for added protection.
Shipping for records within the USA is $4.00 for the first LP and $2.00 for each additional LP sent at the same time. These will be sent USPS Media rate with "Delivery Confirmation" which guarantees a tracking number.
Shipping to Canada will be First Class Mail International. $10.00 for the first LP and $3.00 for each additional LP sent at the same time.
Rest Of The World will be shipped USPS International Express. This guarantees a one week or less turnaround and provides tracking information for a safe delivery. $40.00 for one or two LPs (shipped together), and $5.00 for each additional LP shipped at the same time. Please wait for invoice to be sent before payment.
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