Eric Clapton The History of Eric Clapton and 50 similar items

Eric Clapton The History of Eric Clapton Vinyl 2 LP Set - Atco SD 2-803 with Layla, Badge, Spoonful, Crossroads Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well with good fidelity throughout. Original gatefold cover is strong with great color, no splits or writing, spine visible, and includes both original ATCO inner sleeves in great shape. The History of Eric Clapton is a compilation double LP, released in 1972 by Atco Records in the United States. It features Eric Clapton performing in various bands between 1964 and 1970, including The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos. The compilation is notable for helping Clapton's career when he was battling heroin addiction and making the song "Layla" famous. It is also notable for being perhaps the first compilation in rock music to collect music of a single rock musician that spans time, bands, music styles and record labels. The album cover picture was taken at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh while Clapton was playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a Gibson Byrdland hollow-body guitar. Track listing Side A 1. "I Ain't Got You" Calvin Carter The Yardbirds 2:46 2. "Hideaway" Freddie King/Sonny Thompson John Mayall the Bluesbreakers 3:13 3. "Tribute to Elmore" Clapton/Jimmy Page Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page 3:00 4. "I Want to Know" S. MacLeod (Paul Jones) Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse 2:14 5. "Sunshine of Your Love" Jack Bruce/Pete Brown/Clapton Cream 4:11 6. "Crossroads" Robert Johnson Cream 4:14 Side B 1. "Spoonful" Willie Dixon Cream 16:43 2. "Badge" Clapton/George Harrison Cream 2:45 Side C 1. "Sea of Joy" Steve Winwood Blind Faith 3:19 2. "Only You Know and I Know" Dave Mason Delaney Bonnie 4:18 3. "I Don't Want to Discuss It" Beth Beatty/Dick Cooper/Ernie Shelby Delaney Bonnie 5:40 4. "Teasin'" Curtis Ousley/Delaney Bramlett King Curtis 2:15 5. "Blues Power" Clapton/Leon Russell Eric Clapton 3:11 Side D 1. "Tell the Truth" Clapton/Bobby Whitlock Derek and the Dominos 3:19 2. "Tell the Truth ? Jam" Clapton/Whitlock Derek and the Dominos 9:27 3. "Layla" Clapton/Jim Gordon Derek and the Dominos 7:06 _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ 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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.