Eric Clapton Journeyman Vinyl LP Reprise W1-26074 NM 1st Press Pretending 1989

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Eric Clapton Journeyman Vinyl LP - Reprise W1-26074 Near Mint First Pressing (1989) with "Pretending" and "Bad Love"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is strong with good color, still has gloss, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
Journeyman is the eleventh solo studio album by Eric Clapton. Heralded as a return to form for Clapton, who had struggled with alcohol addiction and recently found sobriety, the album has a 1980s electronic sound, but it also includes blues songs like "Before You Accuse Me", "Running on Faith", and "Hard Times." "Bad Love" was released as a single, reaching the No. 1 position on the Album Rock Chart in the United States, and being awarded a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1990. "Pretending" had also reached the No. 1 position on the Album Rock Chart the previous year, remaining at the top for five weeks ("Bad Love" had only stayed for three weeks).
The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and it went on to become double platinum in the US. Clapton has said Journeyman is one of his favourite albums.
Track listing
Side one "Pretending" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 4:48 "Anything for Your Love" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 4:16 "Bad Love" (Eric Clapton, Mick Jones) – 5:11 "Running on Faith" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 5:27 "Hard Times" (Ray Charles) – 3:00 "Hound Dog" (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) – 2:26
Side two "No Alibis" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 5:32 "Run So Far" (George Harrison) – 4:06 "Old Love" (Eric Clapton, Robert Cray) – 6:25 "Breaking Point" (Marty Grebb, Jerry Lynn Williams) – 5:37 "Lead Me On" (Cecil Womack, Linda Womack) – 5:52 "Before You Accuse Me" (Ellas McDaniel) – 3:55 _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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