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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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About

Eric Clapton, A journey through blues and rock from Ripley, UK, since 1945.

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
·
04
Layla
·
05
I Shot The Sheriff
·
06
Change The World
·
07
Lay Down Sally
·
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
#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
#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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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Old Sock
Master release · LP · 2013
Market position i
21,83 €
Min price 10 €Max price 30 €
Average price 21,83 €
Only 84 copies for sale on Discogs
31 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Clapton
Master release · LP · 2010
Market position i
50,97 €
Min price 48 €Max price 54 €
Average price 50,97 €
Only 37 copies for sale on Discogs
287 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Me And Mr Johnson
Master release · LP · 2004
Market position i
39,79 €
Min price 20 €Max price 48 €
Average price 39,79 €
Only 52 copies for sale on Discogs
49 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Journeyman
Master release · LP · 1989
Market position i
9,71 €
Min price 3 €Max price 27 €
Average price 9,71 €
Only 77 copies for sale on Discogs
136 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
August
Master release · LP · 1986
Market position i
2,67 €
Min price 1 €Max price 13 €
Average price 2,67 €
Only 429 copies for sale on Discogs
99 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Behind The Sun
Master release · LP · 1985
Market position i
5,00 €
Min price 2 €Max price 6 €
Average price 5,00 €
Only 51 copies for sale on Discogs
217 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Old SockLP, Album
Bushbranch Records Europe · 2013 3733169 🔥 Standard edition
31 want · 977 have · ratio 0
20,00 €
Old SockLP, Album
Bushbranch Records US · 2013 1-18016 Original pressing
31 want · 977 have · ratio 0
10,44 €
ClaptonLP, Album
Reprise Records Europe · 2010 9362-49635-7 🔥 Standard edition
287 want · 1 081 have · ratio 0,3
54,09 €
ClaptonLP, Album
Reprise Records US · 2010 525325-1 Original pressing
287 want · 1 081 have · ratio 0,3
47,85 €
Me And Mr JohnsonLP, Album
Reprise Records US · 2004 484231 🔥 Standard edition
49 want · 1 959 have · ratio 0
47,85 €
Me And Mr JohnsonLP, Album
Reprise Records Europe · 2004 9362-48423-1 Original pressing
49 want · 1 959 have · ratio 0
19,50 €
JourneymanLP, Album
Duck Records (2) Greece · 1989 926074-1 🔥 Standard edition
136 want · 470 have · ratio 0,3
5,50 €
JourneymanLP, Album, Stereo
Reprise Records UK & Europe · 1989 926 074-1, WX 322 Original pressing
136 want · 470 have · ratio 0,3
3,47 €

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

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FAQ

FAQ: Eric Clapton on physical formats

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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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026