Eric Clapton LP Delaney Bramlett Original Mix RARE alternate s/t debut 1A ATCO
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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
ATCO SD 33-329
Welcome! This auction is for an original copy of Eric Clapton's self-titled debut. This is not just any "original" copy, however. It is the original Delaney Bramlett mix which was pressed by mistake on a very few of the original first pressings. This mix was recently released, as a bonus disc, on a cd "deluxe edition," but has never been officially released on vinyl. This version of the lp contains alternate takes of "After Midnight" (with horns!) and "Blues Power" and different mixes of other tracks. This rare pressing can only be identified by the deadwax matrix codes.
Side A: STC701879 1A CTH - all machine stamped
Side B: STC707880 1A CTH - all machine stamped
This album is valued in Goldmine at $200. The last one that sold (that I could find) went for close to $300. I am offering this one for a starting bid of $39.99. If you want a unique example of this lp, this is it. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy Bidding!
Vinyl Condition: VG (This is a conservative grade. There are some light scuffs, hairlines, and spindle marks, but no audible marks on the vinyl. I played a number of areas to test the lp and it played strong without any background noise at all.
Jacket Condition: VG (The cover shows general wear throughout - no splits. Some flaking on the spine, though. Also, there is a piece of tape (approximately 2 1/2") along the spine of the lp.
This album was released by ATCO records in 1970. Here is the 4.5 star review from Allmusic.com (with a brief mention of the Delaney mix):
ReviewEric Clapton's eponymous solo debut was recorded after he completed a tour with Delaney & Bonnie. Clapton used the core of the duo's backing band and co-wrote the majority of the songs with Delaney Bramlett -- accordingly, Eric Clapton sounds more laid-back and straightforward than any of the guitarist's previous recordings. There are still elements of blues and rock & roll, but they're hidden beneath layers of gospel, R&B, country, and pop flourishes. And the pop element of the record is the strongest of the album's many elements -- "Blues Power" isn't a blues song and only "Let It Rain," the album's closer, features extended solos. Throughout the album, Clapton turns out concise solos that de-emphasize his status as guitar god, even when they display astonishing musicality and technique. That is both a good and a bad thing -- it's encouraging to hear him grow and become a more fully rounded musician, but too often the album needs the spark that some long guitar solos would have given it. In short, it needs a little more of Clapton's personality. [In 2006, Universal released a Deluxe Edition of Eric Clapton, which contained Delaney Bramlett's previously unreleased original mix of the album on a second disc; containing one less song, it's looser than the Tom Dowd mix, but not quite as commercial, and not necessarily better -- but the subtle differences are worth hearing for die-hard fans. There are also previously unreleased versions of "Don't Know Why" and "I've Told You for the Last Time" here, an early version of "Let It Rain" called "She Rides," a King Curtis tune called "Teasin'" that features Clapton and Delaney Bramlett in support, plus two songs from Delaney & Bonnie that feature Clapton on guitar: "Comin' Home" and "Groupie (Superstar)."]
Tracks
Disc 1
Title Composer Time 1 Slunky Bramlett, Bramlett, Clapton 3:35 2 Bad Boy Bramlett, Bramlett, Clapton 3:35 3 Lonesome and a Long Way fromHome Bramlett, Bramlett, Russell 3:31 4 After Midnight Cale 2:52 5 Easy Now Clapton 2:59 6 Blues Power Clapton, Russell 3:10 7 Bottle of Red Wine Bramlett, Bramlett, Clapton 3:08 8 Lovin' You Lovin' Me Bramlett, Bramlett, Clapton 3:21 9 I've Told You for the Last Time Bramlett, Bramlett, Cropper 2:32 10 Don't Know Why Bramlett, Bramlett, Clapton 3:12 11 Let It Rain Bramlett, Clapton 5:05Return Policy: All items are guaranteed to be in the condition stated. Items may be returned for credit within 7 days. Buyer is responsible for return shipping. Sealed items must remain sealed to be eligible for a return.
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