John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton LP

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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton LP

Dutch stereo pressing in UK sleeve, probably from the 70’s.

Blues Breakers is a 1966 electric British blues album credited to John Mayall with Eric Clapton. The band name John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, that was used by the band consequently is derived from the title of this album, no original issues mention The Bluesbreakers as band name. The album was also known as The Beano Album because of its cover photograph showing Clapton reading The Beano, a well-known British children's comic. Clapton stated in his autobiography that he was reading Beano on the cover because he felt like being "uncooperative" during the photo shoot.

The band on this album included Mayall on piano, Hammond organ, harmonica and a majority of the vocals, bassist John McVie, drummer Hughie Flint, and Clapton. Augmenting the band on this album was a horn section added post production, with Alan Skidmore, John Almond, and Derek Healey (misrepresented on the sleeve as Dennis Healey).

Much of the album was composed of blues standards by long-established artists such as Otis Rush, Freddie King and Robert Johnson, as well as a few originals penned by Mayall or Mayall and Clapton. The majority of the songs serve as showcases for the young Clapton's playing, apart from "Another Man," "Ramblin' On My Mind," "Parchman Farm," and "What'd I Say". Although he sang on several Yardbirds' recordings, "Ramblin' On My Mind" was Clapton's first recorded solo lead vocal performance which Eric had been reluctant to do because he did not feel his singing was good enough.

Side 1:

"All Your Love" (Willie Dixon/Otis Rush) – 3:36

"Hideaway" (Freddie King/Sonny Thompson) – 3:17

"Little Girl" (Mayall) – 2:37

"Another Man" (Mayall) – 1:45

"Double Crossing Time" (Clapton/Mayall) – 3:04

"What'd I Say" – (Ray Charles) – 4:29

Side 2:

"Key to Love" (Mayall) – 2:09

"Parchman Farm" (Mose Allison) – 2:24

"Have You Heard" (Mayall) – 5:56

"Ramblin' on My Mind" (Robert Johnson/Traditional) – 3:10

"Steppin' Out" (James Bracken) – 2:30

"It Ain't Right" (Little Walter) – 2:42

CONDITION:

SLEEVE:  VG+ to EX   Slight rubbing on back, front glossy with small spot of sticker residue.

RECORD:  EX—   A couple of visible paper scuffs, plays A1.

RECORD GRADINGS

(May be further qualified by + or - )

M = Mint

Must be in perfect condition with no audible or visible defects whatsoever. The record and cover/sleeve should be exactly as brand new.

NM = Near Mint

Almost mint but has one or two minor visible marks on the cover/sleeve or surface with sound quality remaining perfect.

EX = Excellent

Not quite perfect. There may a slight chance of minor deterioration in sound quality. The cover/sleeve may show slight wear.

VG = Very Good

The surface and cover/sleeve shows visible signs of wear due to the fact that it has been played on a regular basis. There will be some audible surface noise but it will not effect the listening experience.

G = Good

The sound quality has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.

F = Fair

Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve maybe badly damaged.

P = Poor

Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.

VP = Very Poor

In terrible condition and absolutely unplayable. Would only be of use as a last resort to complete a collection.

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