Album: Backtrackin' by Eric Clapton (1984)
Genre: Rock | Style: Blues | Mood: Passionate
Record Label: Reprise Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Backtrackin' is a 2 disc compilation album by Eric Clapton spanning from 1966 to 1980. It was released in 1984. The compilation contains all of Clapton’s best known songs with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos and his solo 70’s work through his 1980 live album Just One Night. This compilation album is made in Europe and is only available in the United States as an import. It was originally released by Starblend Records, Ltd and has since been issued by Polydor Records. This 2 CD compilation is currently out of print in some markets while still available in some form in others.

Artist Background: Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, (born 30 March 1945) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". ... Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Related Artists: Derek and the Dominos, Dire Straits, Buddy Guy

Music Scene: Part of the Ripley, Surrey, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Rock, Blues, Passionate, 1980s, Compilation, Reprise Records


Backtrackin' is a 2 disc compilation album by Eric Clapton spanning from 1966 to 1980. It was released in 1984. The compilation contains all of Clapton’s best known songs with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos and his solo 70’s work through his 1980 live album Just One Night. This compilation album is made in Europe and is only available in the United States as an import. It was originally released by Starblend Records, Ltd and has since been issued by Polydor Records. This 2 CD compilation is currently out of print in some markets while still available in some form in others.

Backtrackin'

Eric Clapton

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