ERIC CLAPTON, From The Cradle (1994 DUCK VINYL N.MINT)

	£		43
	$		57

ERIC CLAPTON – FROM THE CRADLE

1994 Vinyl LP on DUCK RECORDS

Massively rare first vinyl pressing in fantastic condition!!!!

CAT NO: 9362-45735-1

Side A Matrix: 936 245735-1-A (stamped)

Side B Matrix: 936 245735-1-B (stamped)

TRACKS:

Side A

Blues Before Sunrise

Third Degree

Reconsider Baby

Hoochie Coochie Baby

Five Long Years

I’m Tore Down

How Long Blues

Goin’ Away Baby

Side B

Blues Leave Me Alone

Sinner’s Prayer

Motherless Child

It Hurts Me Too

Someday After A While

Standin’ Round Crying

Driftin’

Groaning The Blues

LABEL

The white Duck Records label with dark text and logo

MODE

Stereo

VINYL TYPE

Medium width and lightweight, solid vinyl

VINYL CONDITION

This rare disc has maintained a very strong appearance of newness. It has a dark, gleaming sheen and a general feel of substance and quality; it can grade as the strongest possible Near Mint. There are no bad marks or scratches, there are no marks on the label and overall it is a record that looks absolutely pristine. The spindle wear gives the impression of a very small amount of plays, while the superb audio clarity confirms that this is indeed a hardly used record. Overall, this is a great original and rare vinyl album whose one previous owner has maintained it to the highest of standards.

SOUND

The run in grooves are close to silent, I picked up a couple of faint light crackles once or twice and during the whole album I can recall hearing only the very occasional light pop (vinyl enthusiasts will be well aware that this is something that will happen even with brand new records and is not an indication of wear and use). With its absolutely superb sound, this is as close to a ‘like new’ copy of the original vinyl pressing of this album as you could hope to find.

COVER TYPE

Gatefold sleeve with one side opening

COVER CONDITION

This is a fantastically well looked after original sleeve. Taking into account its general all over state of well being, it has to be given a grade of Near Mint. The sleeve displays no un-splitting and remains fully intact. The artwork still looks sensational and has not been defaced with any writing or sticker removal, this is an exceptionally well cared for sleeve. The edges are all un-scuffed and the spine has remained firm with clearly legible text. The vinyl has not engraved any ring-wear into the sleeve although you can detect the earliest traces of it when holding the sleeve to light as circular impression of the record become visible. This is a great looking album cover that has been maintained to the highest standard.

POSTAGE & PACKING (EVERYTHING IS SENT RECORDED!)

UK - £2.50 (45s) / £3.75 (LPs & 12” singles)

Europe - £3.50 (45s) / £7.75 (LPs & 12” singles)

Rest of World - £5.75 (45s) / £11.75 (LPs & 12” single)

Reductions offered on multiple purchases are half the marked rate per item after 1st record

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I do not profit on packaging. All records are sent in professional mailers with stiffeners and polythene sleeves in which the disc will be removed from the sleeve for extra protection. I take great care with my packaging and want to make sure the records arrive in the same condition they left me. The recorded option is now compulsory because too many buyers claim their items do not arrive when they are sent without any form of tracking, so with recorded packages we all know exactly what’s going on with the delivery and records no longer disappear down a big postal service black hole!

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FRUIT TREE

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I strongly believe that any great music from the 60s and 70s was made for vinyl and simply has to be heard this way; it’s the format the music was made for and the difference in sound to an original vinyl pressing to a CD issue is often astounding! I take this vinyl affection through to the best new music as well, and to this day prefer to hear a great new album on a vinyl pressing if one is available. To this end, Fruit Tree Records on Ebay will from time to time unearth newer vinyl treasures as well as vintage ones for your delight.

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REFUNDS

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