John Mayall With Eric Clapton - Blues Breakers (UK) – Rare 1st Stereo Press – Unboxed Decca – Superb EX/EX Copy - LP - 1st Pressing - 1969
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John Mayall With Eric Clapton – Blues Breakers (UK) – Rare 1st Stereo Press – Unboxed Decca – superb EX/EX copy, UK 1969 release with original inner sleeve.
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A superb example of the first UK stereo pressing of one of the most important British blues albums ever recorded. Although Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton was originally released in the UK in 1966, the stereo edition did not appear until several years later. This 1969 first stereo pressing is identifiable by the classic blue unboxed Decca labels and the earliest -1W / -1W stereo matrices found on this copy, making it a genuinely scarce variant that many collectors actively seek. Often nicknamed the "Beano Album" after the comic Eric Clapton is reading on the famous cover photograph, this record became a landmark of the British blues boom. Clapton's heavily amplified Gibson Les Paul sound on the album helped establish the guitar tone that would become hugely influential in British blues and rock.
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Sleeve (EX):
A fantastic example that presents exceptionally well. The front cover shows only very minor signs of handling, while the reverse displays some light ringwear and slight corner wear. Overall the sleeve remains exceptionally clean and strong, grading a confident EX.
Inner Sleeve:
Original period inner sleeve included.
Vinyl (EX):
A beautiful copy retaining a superb deep gloss throughout. Side 1 is visually exceptionally clean and essentially flawless. Side 2 shows only a few very light, wispy marks visible when inspected closely under strong grading light, with nothing heavy or concerning. This is an unusually well-preserved copy that sits very close to Near Mint condition, though conservatively graded EX overall.
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Details
* UK 1st stereo pressing
* 1969 release
* Decca SKL.4804
* Blue unboxed Decca labels
* Earliest -1W / -1W matrices
* Original inner sleeve included
* Stereo
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Matrix / Stampers
* Side A: ZAL-7297.P-1W
* Side B: ZAL-7298.P-1W
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateA superb example of the first UK stereo pressing of one of the most important British blues albums ever recorded. Although Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton was originally released in the UK in 1966, the stereo edition did not appear until several years later. This 1969 first stereo pressing is identifiable by the classic blue unboxed Decca labels and the earliest -1W / -1W stereo matrices found on this copy, making it a genuinely scarce variant that many collectors actively seek. Often nicknamed the "Beano Album" after the comic Eric Clapton is reading on the famous cover photograph, this record became a landmark of the British blues boom. Clapton's heavily amplified Gibson Les Paul sound on the album helped establish the guitar tone that would become hugely influential in British blues and rock.
⸻
Sleeve (EX):
A fantastic example that presents exceptionally well. The front cover shows only very minor signs of handling, while the reverse displays some light ringwear and slight corner wear. Overall the sleeve remains exceptionally clean and strong, grading a confident EX.
Inner Sleeve:
Original period inner sleeve included.
Vinyl (EX):
A beautiful copy retaining a superb deep gloss throughout. Side 1 is visually exceptionally clean and essentially flawless. Side 2 shows only a few very light, wispy marks visible when inspected closely under strong grading light, with nothing heavy or concerning. This is an unusually well-preserved copy that sits very close to Near Mint condition, though conservatively graded EX overall.
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Details
* UK 1st stereo pressing
* 1969 release
* Decca SKL.4804
* Blue unboxed Decca labels
* Earliest -1W / -1W matrices
* Original inner sleeve included
* Stereo
⸻
Matrix / Stampers
* Side A: ZAL-7297.P-1W
* Side B: ZAL-7298.P-1W
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
John Mayall With Eric Clapton
Record title
Blues Breakers (UK) – Rare 1st Stereo Press – Unboxed Decca – Superb EX/EX Copy
Number of objects
1
Release country
United Kingdom
Release year (oldest)
1969
Case/sleeve condition
Excellent (EX)
Pressing
1st Pressing
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Blues
Includes
Original inner sleeve
Record label
Decca
Record label number
SKL.4804
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