Description
Eric Claptonrsquos eponymous first solo album, originally released in August 1970, represents one of rock historyrsquos most successful reinventions. After emerging as one of the seminal guitar heroes of the rsquo60s, the English superstar decisively reestablished his musical priorities with Eric Clapton. The album marked Claptonrsquos transition from flashy instrumental icon to wellrounded recording artist, downplaying sonic pyrotechnics in favour of a songfocused ensemble approach that would lay the groundwork for his massively successful solo career. For the occasion, he surrounded himself with a new cast of American musicians, tapping into a rootsy musical foundation that provided an inspired framework for his talents. This Anniversary Deluxe Edition presents Eric Clapton ndash Eric Clapton in three separate mixes ndashThe Eric Clapton Mix, The Delany Bramlett Mix and The Tom Dowd Mix The UK Version. The Eric Clapton mix is being released in full for the first time. This anniversary collection also includes some singles, alternate versions and session outtakes.
