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Eric Clapton

RipleyBorn in 1945BLUES20 vinyl albums
Eric Clapton, born in Ripley, United Kingdom in 1945, is a renowned British blues rock guitarist and singer known for a prolific career that spans decades and genres including blues, rock, and pop.
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Over 35 vinyl releases spanning blues rock, classic rock, and pop; original pressings like Clapton 2010 US LP fetch prices over €45.

With over 35 vinyl releases available, Eric Clapton has a rich catalog that blends blues, blues rock, classic rock and pop. His career began in the early 1960s with bands like the Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, before launching a successful solo career and forming iconic groups like Cream. Clapton's recordings have been released on labels such as Polydor, RSO, Reprise, and Warner Records.

Among his vast discography are studio albums, live collections, compilation sets, and special editions. The catalog features LPs, double vinyl, and 12" formats, with several titles reissued in multiple countries including the US, Europe, and Greece. Price data shows original or early pressings commanding significant interest and premium, especially in US and European markets.

Discography

Eric Clapton discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Crossroads Revisited Selections From The Crossroads Guitar FestivalsRhino Records · 2016
2016
Crossroads Revisited Selections From The Crossroads Guitar Festivals
CD, Album
Studio
I Still DoBushbranch Records · 2016
2016
I Still Do
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album
Studio
Slowhand At 70: Live At The Royal Albert HallEagle Vision · 2015
2015
Slowhand At 70: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC
Live
The Breeze (An Appreciation Of JJ Cale)Bushbranch Records · 2014
2014
The Breeze (An Appreciation Of JJ Cale)
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013Rhino Records · 2013
2013
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
CD, Album
Studio
Old SockBushbranch Records · 2013
2013
Old Sock
CD, Album
Studio
Play The Blues - Live From Jazz At Lincoln CenterReprise Records · 2011
2011
Play The Blues - Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center
CD, Album
Studio
ClaptonReprise Records · 2010
2010
Clapton
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live From Madison Square GardenReprise Records · 2009
2009
Live From Madison Square Garden
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Road To EscondidoReprise Records · 2006
2006
The Road To Escondido
CD, Album
Studio
Back HomeReprise Records · 2005
2005
Back Home
CD, Album
Studio
Me And Mr JohnsonReprise Records · 2004
2004
Me And Mr Johnson
CD, Album
Studio
One More Car, One More Rider (Live On Tour 2001)Duck Records · 2002
2002
One More Car, One More Rider (Live On Tour 2001)
CD, Album, Enhanced, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC
Studio
ReptileReprise Records · 2001
2001
Reptile
CD, HDCD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Riding With The KingReprise Records · 2000
2000
Riding With The King
CD, Album
Studio
The Story Of Us (Music From The Motion Picture)Reprise Records · 1999
1999
The Story Of Us (Music From The Motion Picture)
CD, HDCD, Album
Studio
PilgrimReprise Records · 1998
1998
Pilgrim
CD, Album
Studio
From The CradleReprise Records · 1994
1994
From The Cradle
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
UnpluggedDuck Records · 1992
1992
Unplugged
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack - RushReprise Records · 1991
1991
Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack - Rush
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
24 NightsReprise Records · 1991
1991
24 Nights
CD, Album
Studio
JourneymanReprise Records · 1989
1989
Journeyman
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lethal Weapon Original Motion Picture SoundtrackWarner Bros. Records · 1987
1987
Lethal Weapon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Eric Clapton Concert Birmingham England July 1986Marshbrook Limited · 1986
1986
The Eric Clapton Concert Birmingham England July 1986
VHS, Album, PAL, Stereo
Studio
AugustDuck Records · 1986
1986
August
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Behind The SunDuck Records · 1985
1985
Behind The Sun
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Money And CigarettesWarner Bros. Records · 1983
1983
Money And Cigarettes
Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition
Studio
Another TicketRSO · 1981
1981
Another Ticket
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Just One NightRSO · 1980
1980
Just One Night
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
BacklessRSO · 1978
1978
Backless
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
SlowhandRSO · 1977
1977
Slowhand
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
No Reason To CryRSO · 1976
1976
No Reason To Cry
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Arthur Louis's First AlbumPolydor · 1976
1976
Arthur Louis's First Album
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
There's One In Every CrowdRSO · 1975
1975
There's One In Every Crowd
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
E.C. Was HereRSO · 1975
1975
E.C. Was Here
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
461 Ocean BoulevardRSO · 1974
1974
461 Ocean Boulevard
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Eric Clapton's Rainbow ConcertRSO · 1973
1973
Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
On TourATCO Records · 1970
1970
On Tour
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Eric ClaptonPolydor · 1970
1970
Eric Clapton
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Blues BreakersDecca · 1966
1966
Blues Breakers
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Eric Clapton's career.

01
Tears in Heaven
·
02
Cocaine
·
03
Wonderful Tonight
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04
Layla
·
05
I Shot The Sheriff
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06
Change The World
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07
Lay Down Sally
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08
After Midnight
·

The essentials

The 3 Eric Clapton albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2010
LP, Album
Clapton

A 2010 studio album blending blues and rock with 14 tracks including 'Travelin' Alone' and 'Hard Times Blues'. US original pressings can exceed €47 in market price.

14 tracks2010 releaseUS and Europe pressingsLabel: Reprise Records
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#2 · 2004
LP, Album
Me And Mr Johnson

This 2004 release pays tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson, featuring 14 cover tracks. Multiple pressings exist with prices ranging approximately €19.5 to €47.85.

14 tracksBlues coversUS and Europe pressingsLabel: Reprise Records
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#3 · 1989
LP, Album, Stereo
Journeyman

An 1989 studio album mixing pop and classic rock styles with 12 tracks. UK & Europe originals sell between €3.47 and €26.58 depending on edition and condition.

12 tracksStereo formatUK, Europe, Greece pressingsLabel: Reprise Records
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Go further

Artists similar to Eric Clapton

Artists who share part of Eric Clapton's musical DNA.

B.B. King & Eric Clapton
Derek and the Dominos
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Cream
Cream
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Eric Clapton

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"I don’t play for commercial success; I play for the music itself."
— Eric Clapton
01Recording studio

Creations in UK studios across decades

Eric Clapton recorded major works including the 2010 Clapton album under the Reprise label, with modern reissues keeping the legacy smoothly circulating among vinyl collectors especially in US and Europe.

2010United Kingdom
02Blues origins

Early blues reputation with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

Clapton gained recognition in the mid-1960s playing with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, a band with deep blues roots that helped establish his legendary guitar skills before his solo career soared.

1965United Kingdom
03Live performance

Live in Japan 1988 radio broadcast vinyl release

A 1988 live radio broadcast recorded in Japan shows Clapton’s live blues-jazz fusion, later issued on vinyl through ICONIC label, capturing the energy of his concerts in another region and format for enthusiasts.

1988Japan
04Influence

Became the 'God' of guitar after Bluesbreakers fame

By the late 1960s, Clapton earned the nickname 'God' following his influential work with the Bluesbreakers and with Cream, distinguishing himself within the blues and rock guitar circles.

1967United Kingdom

Records by Eric Clapton

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461 Ocean Boulevard - Front Cover

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
POLYDOR
From $43.87 1 offer
Journeyman: Deluxe Edition - Front Cover

Journeyman: Deluxe Edition

Eric Clapton
Prog Rock Rock
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $37.79 2 offers
Clapton Chronicles: The Best Of Eric Clapton - Front Cover

Clapton Chronicles: The Best Of Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH
From $123.00 1 offer
Unplugged - Front Cover Unplugged - Front Cover

Unplugged

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH-SURFDOG RECORDS
From $82.44 1 offer
Slowhand 35th Anniversary - Front Cover

Slowhand 35th Anniversary

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
POLYDOR
From $28.64 2 offers
Meanwhile - Front Cover Meanwhile - Front Cover

Meanwhile

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH-SURFDOG RECORDS
From $39.98 2 offers
Live In Japan 1988 Radio Broadcast - Front Cover

Live In Japan 1988 Radio Broadcast

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
ICONIC
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To Save A Child - Front Cover

To Save A Child

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH
From $36.54 2 offers
Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze - An Appreciation Of JJ Cale - Front Cover

Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze - An Appreciation Of JJ Cale

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
POLYDOR
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To Save A Child - Front Cover

To Save A Child

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $40.99 1 offer
Clapton Chronicles: The Best Of Eric Clapton - Front Cover

Clapton Chronicles: The Best Of Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $90.00 1 offer
461 Ocean Boulevard - Front Cover

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $41.14 1 offer
Journeyman - Front Cover

Journeyman

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $29.99 1 offer
Money And Cigarettes - Front Cover

Money And Cigarettes

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $26.67 1 offer
Behind the Sun - Front Cover

Behind the Sun

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $21.88 1 offer
August - Front Cover

August

Eric Clapton
Gospel Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $19.90 1 offer
Money And Cigarettes - Front Cover

Money And Cigarettes

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $20.99 1 offer
Behind the Sun - Front Cover

Behind the Sun

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $19.04 2 offers
Me And Mr. Johnson - Front Cover

Me And Mr. Johnson

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $32.36 1 offer
Unplugged - Front Cover

Unplugged

Eric Clapton
International Pop Pop
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $94.99 1 offer
Old Sock - Front Cover

Old Sock

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
From $20.00 2 offers
Unplugged - Front Cover

Unplugged

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
BUSHBRANCH - SURFDOG RECORDS
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THE DEFINITIVE 24 NIGHTS (COFFRET SUPER DELUXE 8 VINYLES+3 BLU-RAYS) - Front Cover THE DEFINITIVE 24 NIGHTS (COFFRET SUPER DELUXE 8 VINYLES+3 BLU-RAYS) - Front Cover

THE DEFINITIVE 24 NIGHTS (COFFRET SUPER DELUXE 8 VINYLES+3 BLU-RAYS)

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
WARNER RECORDS
From $187.31 1 offer
24 NIGHTS: BLUES (DOUBLE VINYLE) - Front Cover 24 NIGHTS: BLUES (DOUBLE VINYLE) - Front Cover

24 NIGHTS: BLUES (Double Vinyl)

Eric Clapton
Blues Jazz/Blues
WARNER RECORDS
From $44.46 1 offer

CDs by Eric Clapton

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Slowhand - Front Cover

Slowhand

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
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461 Ocean Boulevard - Front Cover

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
From $25.03 2 offers
Another Ticket - Front Cover

Another Ticket

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
From $20.30 2 offers
Just One Night - Front Cover

Just One Night

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
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Backless - Front Cover

Backless

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
From $22.49 2 offers
No Reason To Cry - Front Cover

No Reason To Cry

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
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Eric Clapton - Front Cover

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
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There's One In Every Crowd - Front Cover

There's One In Every Crowd

Eric Clapton
International Rock Rock
CD POLYDOR
From $22.95 2 offers

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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What genres is Eric Clapton known for on vinyl?

Eric Clapton's vinyl releases span blues, blues rock, classic rock, and pop genres, reflecting his diverse musical evolution.

Which Eric Clapton album has the highest vinyl demand?

The 2010 studio album 'Clapton' is highly sought on vinyl, with original pressings especially in the US fetching premiums over €45.

Are there exclusive or colored vinyl editions of Eric Clapton albums?

Yes, there are special colored vinyl editions such as the 2019 'A Songbook With Friends' on 180g violet marble vinyl.

Where were Eric Clapton’s notable vinyl albums originally pressed?

Notable pressings come from the US, Europe (especially UK and Germany), and occasionally Greece, with labels like Reprise Records and Bushbranch Records.

What is the price range for the vinyl album 'Me And Mr Johnson'?

Prices for vinyl pressings of 'Me And Mr Johnson' typically range from €19.5 to nearly €48 depending on region and edition.

How has Eric Clapton’s music evolved reflected in his vinyl releases?

His vinyl catalog shows shifts from early blues roots through psychedelic rock with Cream to later blues tributes and mainstream pop rock styles.

Where can fans in France find vinyl Eric Clapton records pressed?

French fans mostly find European pressings, often imported from the UK, Germany, or other European countries where Eric Clapton's vinyl is regularly released.

What vinyl format is most common for Eric Clapton albums?

The LP album format dominates Eric Clapton’s vinyl releases, with several double LPs and EPs for special or live editions.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026