John Mayall with Eric Clapton - Blues Breakers Stereo Vinyl

Artist: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton

Title: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton Vinyl

Label: Decca

Catalogue Number: SKL 4804

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release: 1966

Pressing Year: 1969 (UK Stereo Blue Label Reissue)

Description

Widely known as the legendary "Beano Album", Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is one of the most important British blues records ever released. Originally issued in 1966, the album captures Eric Clapton shortly after leaving The Yardbirds and features the guitarist delivering the fiery, overdriven Les Paul and Marshall amplifier tone that would redefine blues-rock guitar.

Backed by John Mayall's superb Bluesbreakers lineup featuring John McVie on bass and Hughie Flint on drums, the album blends authentic Chicago blues with British musicianship to create a landmark recording that inspired generations of guitarists. Standout performances include All Your Love, Hideaway, Key To Love, Ramblin' On My Mind, Double Crossing Time, and Have You Heard.

Often credited as one of the records that paved the way for Cream, Led Zeppelin and the British blues explosion of the late 1960s, the album remains an essential cornerstone of any serious blues or classic rock collection.

Pressing Notes

UK stereo reissue on the blue Decca Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound label, released around 1969, catalogue number SKL 4804. This pressing features the blue boxed Decca labels with Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound branding and retains the iconic laminated front sleeve featuring Eric Clapton reading the Beano comic.

The sleeve includes the red/blue mono-stereo indicator panel on the rear and comes complete with a period Decca stereo poly-lined inner sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One

1. All Your Love
2. Hideaway
3. Little Girl
4. Another Man
5. Double Crossing Time
6. What'd I Say

Side Two

1. Key To Love
2. Parchman Farm
3. Have You Heard
4. Ramblin' On My Mind
5. Steppin' Out
6. It Ain't Right

Matrix / Runout

Machine-stamped matrices:

Side One: ZAL-7297

Side Two: ZAL-7298

Additional Information

• UK Stereo Reissue
• Blue Decca "Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound" labels
• Catalogue Number: SKL 4804
• Laminated front sleeve
• Original Decca stereo poly-lined inner sleeve
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
• Made in England

Condition

Sleeve: VG+

Record: VG+

Inner Sleeve: VG+

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) – Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX) – Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG) – Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G) – Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F) – Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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