MINT SHRINK 1970 ERIC CLAPTON FIRST E.C. LP ex CREAM "LET IT RAIN" "MIDNIGHT
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FINAL COLLECTION COPY
ORIGINAL 1970 FIRST PRESS
STILL IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE
With RARE "LET IT RAIN" STICKER!
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~ ERIC CLAPTON ~
(1st Solo)
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USA - ATCO RECORDS - SD 33 239
MINTY CLEAN FINAL COLLECTION COPY
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This ERIC CLAPTON masterpiece is one of the essential elements of Clapton's discography. From the opening pieces of the ripping "Slunky" (Reminiscent of the earlier powerhouse "Riverside Blues") and "Bad Boy", it is evident that Clapton is going to continue to deliver the goods that were being demonstrated in his early days with the Yardbirds, Cream, etc.
Throughout the whole album, Clapton plays with a type of perseverance, confidence, and soulful emotion that could keep his listeners singing his songs in their heads all day. This is true for the whole album. Clapton’s shift in musical direction was typified by his switch to a Fender Stratocaster guitar rather than the Gibson models he had favored earlier in his career. He also switched from Marshall to Fender amplifiers. His new sound was brighter and thinner than fans and critics had been accustomed to hearing from him in CREAM. He also strove to make his solos more concise and economic to compliment rather than dominate songs
Although Eric had contributed the occasional song or vocal to his previous groups, he must have surprised many fans with the strong singer/songwriter stance he takes on this first solo album (eight original songs, all but one composed in collaboration, including the concert staples 'Blues Power' and 'Let it Rain'). This album also introduced the music world to Eric's trademark 1970's guitar tone - the out of phase switch-position of a Fender Stratocaster (used with biting effect here on 'Slunky', 'Bottle of Red Wine,' and 'Let it Rain'). Most importantly, however, it was during these sessions that Eric consolidated his partnership with Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, and Jim Gordan - the musicians who with Eric would go on to become Derek and the Dominos. As such, this record was something of a warm-up for the superb 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs', one of the greatest records in rock history!
Stephen Stills on guitar is not credited due to label contract jumping.
- Slunky 3:33
- Bad Boy 3:33
- Lonesome And A Long Way From Home 3:29
- After Midnight 2:50
- Easy Now 2:56
- Blues Power 3:08
- Bottle Of Red Wine 3:06
- Lovin' You Lovin' Me 3:18
- I've Told You For The Last Time 2:30
- Don't Know Why 3:10
- Let It Rain 5:00
CONDITION: The cover: Rated: Mint in factory shrink wrapper. Top copy, extremely clean and sharp everywhere with rare 'LET IT RAIN' sticker...after 49 years, has a beautiful fresh appearance -- there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy...original store price sticker on back cover.
The vinyl: Rated: M- very clean; overall full of bright shine and plays with mint audio. Both yellow Atco labels are very clean.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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