John Mayall Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton - 12" Vinyl LP Album
John Mayall's Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is a classic white british blues album and must have for any vinyl lp collector.
John Mayall's Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is a classic white british blues album and must have for any vinyl lp collector.
"Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton" is a classic 12" vinyl LP album by John Mayall. Released in 1966, it is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important blues-rock albums of all time. The album features John Mayall, a British blues musician and bandleader, collaborating with the legendary guitarist Eric Clapton.
The album showcases Mayall's distinctive blues sound, characterized by his gritty vocals, harmonica skills, and solid rhythm section. However, it is Clapton's guitar work that truly steals the show. At the time of the album's recording, Clapton had gained a reputation as a virtuoso guitarist and was a key figure in the British blues revival. His innovative and passionate playing on the album established him as one of the most prominent guitarists of his generation.
"Blues Breakers" consists of a mix of original compositions and carefully selected covers, including songs by blues legends such as Freddie King and Otis Rush. The album's standout tracks include the electrifying "All Your Love", the soulful "Hideaway", and the iconic "Have You Heard". Each song on the album showcases Mayall and Clapton's incredible chemistry, with Clapton's fiery guitar solos perfectly complementing Mayall's heartfelt vocals and bluesy harmonica.
The impact of "Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton" on the music industry cannot be overstated. The album played a pivotal role in introducing the blues genre to a wider audience, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. It inspired countless aspiring musicians, influencing the sound of future rock and blues acts. It is often credited as one of the key records that popularized the British blues movement and paved the way for the emergence of bands like Cream, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones.
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Decca SKL 4804
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1971 Holland
Mike Vernon - Producer
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Gus Dudgeon - Sound Engineer
The photo of album front cover shows the young Eric Clapton reading the childern's comic "The Beano" , as Clapton didn't want to coorperate with the photo shooting by David Wedgbury
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Polydor 2488 209 / Album 2675 093 D.R. , 1973 , France
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Decca SKL 4804 , 1971 , Holland
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Decca 6.28 117 , 1970 , Germany
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London 820 539 , 1969 , Germany
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Decca FFSS SKL.4972 (ZAL 8532) St George Music , 1968 , England
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Decca 6399 111 , 1981 , Holland / Netherlands
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DECCA DL 25 386 , 1965
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Decca SKL 4853 / YAL 7652 , 1967 , Holland
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ABC Records AA-1086 , 1978 , USA
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Polydor 184 308 , 1969 , Spain
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Decca 6.25 333 (625333) , Germany
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