For the 50th Anniversary of the debut: “Eric Clapton” reissued

Last year, “Eric Clapton,” Eric Clapton’s debut solo album, turned 50 years old.

Eric Clapton was originally released in August 1970. It represents one of the most successful reinventions in rock history. After Clapton emerged as one of the groundbreaking guitar heroes of the 1960s, the Brit rearranged his musical priorities. The album marked Clapton's transition from an instrumental icon to a versatile singer and musician and laid the foundation for his highly successful solo career, which continues to this day. To do this, he surrounded himself with a new cast of American musicians and drew on a musical foundation that offered a new framework for his talents.

In addition to Clapton (vocals, guitar), the ensemble on "Eric Clapton" includes Rita Coolidge (vocals), Bob Keys (saxophone), Bobby Whitlock (Hammond organ, vocals), Leon Russell (piano), Sonny Curtis (vocals), Jim Gordon (drums), Bonnie Bramlett (vocals), Delaney Bramlett (rhythm guitar), Carl Radle (bass), Jerry Allison (vocals), John Simon (piano), Stephen Stills (guitar, vocals), Jim Price (trumpet) and Tex Johnson (percussion). The record was recorded in January 1970 at the Village Recorders Studio in West Los Angeles and in March 1970 at Island Studios in London.

The success was great: “Eric Clapton” landed at number 13 in the UK and number 14 in the USA.

The new Limited Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects the album in three separate mixes: the Eric Clapton Mix, the Delany Bramlett Mix and the Tom Dowd Mix (The UK Version). The Eric Clapton Mix is ​​released in its entirety for the first time. This anniversary collection also includes some singles, alternative versions and session outtakes. Record lovers will get their money's worth with the vinyl reissue.