1/2Spd Master AUDIOPHILE Derek and the Dominos Layla LP

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52

Artist: Derek and the Dominos

Title: Layla and other assorted love songs

Label: RSO Records

Catalog#: SD-2-16629

Released: 1972

Cover condition: NM

Records condition: NM & VG+

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“A Nautilus Superdisc is a recording that reproduces with starting accuracy all of the musical energy and dynamics recorded by the artist on the original master tape. Our Superdics are created using sate of the art technology and the finest imported virgin vinyl. Each record is individually inspected using the highest quality control standards. “Ticks and pops” (surface noise) often found on mass produced albums are virtually non-existent on Nautilus’ silky-quiet pressings. This album will make your stereo system sound better.”

This record was apart of a large Audiophile collection owned by a Grand Master Champion Chess player named Robert Theodore Houser. We will be continuing to auction off his collection in the next few months so please continue to check our listings.

 Wishing to escape the superstar expectations that sank Blind Faith before it was launched,Eric Clapton retreated with several sidemen from Delaney & Bonnie to record the material that would form Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. From these meager beginnings grew his greatest album. Duane Allman joined the band shortly after recording began, and his spectacular slide guitar pushed Clapton to new heights. Then again, Clapton may have gotten there without him, considering the emotional turmoil he was in during the recording. He was in hopeless, unrequited love with Patti Boyd, the wife of his best friend,George Harrison, and that pain surges throughout Layla, especially on its epic title track. But what really makes Layla such a powerful record is that Clapton, ignoring the traditions that occasionally painted him into a corner, simply tears through these songs with burning, intense emotion. He makes standards like "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" and "Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out)" into his own, while his collaborations with Bobby Whitlock -- including "Any Day" and "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?" -- teem with passion. And, considering what a personal album Layla is, it's somewhat ironic that the lovely coda "Thorn Tree in the Garden" is a solo performance by Whitlock, and that the song sums up the entire album as well as "Layla" itself (excerpt from all music.com). 

Gratitude Records Ratings:

SS (Still Sealed): Unopened records, still in the original shrink-wrap. In original manufactured condition unless noted differently.

M (Mint): The record and sleeve are in perfect condition. The record may have been played but will show no signs of deterioration.

NM (Near Mint): A very clean record. Near mind condition except for slight superficial scuffs. Sleeves with this rating may have small defects but will not have significant creases or splits.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): A well-cared-for-record that is noticeably less then perfect, but defects are not visually or audibly distracting. Record surfaces may have slight scuffs or light scratches, but are still primarily clean. Sleeves may have some creases or minor ring wear, but will not be split.

VG (Very Good): A used, reasonable copy to play. Many of the defects found in a VG+ copy will be more pronounced in VG condition. Surface noise and sleeves may look worn, but the record is still a decent copy.

VG- (Very Good Minus): A well-worn record that is still playable. A record in this condition will have audible distractions and may have visible groove wear. Slleves may have all manner of defects, but are still intact.

F (Fair): This grade is for beat-up records. We only sell records in this condition that are extremely rare and sought-after.

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