Eric Clapton - Clapton
LP Polydor PD 5526 STERLING 1st Press NM VG+
Raven RECORDS collector copy: Beautiful original Polydor Records Sterling-mastered pressing of Clapton from legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. Excellent late-1970s blues rock/classic rock release featuring warm analog sound quality and exceptionally clean Near Mint vinyl. Eric Clapton – Clapton Label: Polydor Records Catalog Number: PD-5526
Built in the Raven Records style: actual-condition photos, clear grading, pressing/version evidence where available, and careful handling for collectors who play and preserve their records.
COLLECTOR SNAPSHOT
Side 1: T1 PD-5526-A-1E STERLING △ Side 2: T1 PD-5526-B-1E STERLING △ The stamped STERLING mastering indicates an early Sterling Sound cut, highly regarded among collectors for excellent clarity, balance, and analog warmth. Vinyl grades Near Mint (NM) with beautiful gloss and exceptionally clean surfaces throughout. No significant marks visible and excellent playback quality throughout. Cover grades VG+ with only light vintage shelf/storage wear and very attractive overall presentation.
PRESSING & IDENTIFICATION
Website title: Eric Clapton - Clapton LP Polydor PD 5526 STERLING 1st Press NM VG+
eBay item ID: 366424716680
Website title Eric Clapton - Clapton LP Polydor PD 5526 STERLING 1st Press NM VG+
eBay item ID 366424716680
Listing basis Actual photos, Raven Records condition notes, and platform-specific grading.
DEAD WAX / MATRIX EVIDENCE
Dead-wax and pressing evidence:
Side 1: T1 PD-5526-A-1E STERLING △
Side 2: T1 PD-5526-B-1E STERLING △
The stamped STERLING mastering indicates an early Sterling Sound cut, highly regarded among collectors for excellent clarity, balance, and analog warmth.
Vinyl grades Near Mint (NM) with beautiful gloss and exceptionally clean surfaces throughout. No significant marks visible and excellent playback quality throughout.
Cover grades VG+ with only light vintage shelf/storage wear and very attractive overall presentation.
CONDITION
Beautiful original Polydor Records Sterling-mastered pressing of Clapton from legendary guitarist Eric Clapton . Excellent late-1970s blues rock/classic rock release featuring warm analog sound quality and exceptionally clean Near Mint vinyl.
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl grades Near Mint (NM) with beautiful gloss and exceptionally clean surfaces throughout. No significant marks visible and excellent playback quality throughout.
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
Walk Out In The Rain – 4:10
Watch Out For Lucy – 3:24
I’ll Make Love To You Anytime – 3:21
Roll It – 3:40
Tell Me That You Love Me – 3:30
Side 2
If I Don’t Be There By Morning – 4:35
Early In The Morning – 7:52
Promises – 3:01
Golden Ring – 3:30
Tulsa Time – 3:30
Excellent collector copy with premium Sterling mastering and beautiful NM vinyl presentation.
Ultrasonically cleaned and shipped in a brand new 3 mil outer vinyl sleeve. Record shipped outside jacket in a professional LP mailer with protective stiffeners to help prevent seam splits during shipping.
Please review all listing photos carefully, as they are the actual photos of the exact record being offered for sale. Additional photos and detailed information are always available upon request prior to purchase.
Huntington Beach, CA-Wilmington, NC Private Collection
RAVEN RECORDS HANDLING
Record will be professionally cleaned before packaging when appropriate. The album is packed in a proper LP mailer with cardboard stiffeners and shipped to collector standards. When appropriate, opened records ship outside the jacket to reduce transit wear.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
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