Eric Clapton – Journeyman
Journeyman is available from the Mr. Hansen Records collection as a European vinyl LP pressing on Reprise Records / Duck Records, issued with catalogue numbers 926 074-1 / WX 322. This gatefold edition presents one of Eric Clapton’s most successful late-career studio albums in its original full-size vinyl format, complete with the polished production and strong musicianship that defined his late-1980s sound.
Originally released in 1989, Journeyman marked an important creative and commercial moment for Clapton. The album blends blues rock, electric blues, soulful pop production and carefully crafted studio arrangements, bringing together Clapton’s guitar playing with a broad cast of outstanding musicians and guests.
The album includes several key tracks from Clapton’s modern catalogue, including Pretending, Bad Love, Running on Faith, No Alibis, Old Love and Before You Accuse Me. These songs show Clapton moving confidently between blues-based songwriting, polished rock arrangements and expressive guitar work.
The guest list adds extra collector interest. The album features contributions from artists and musicians such as Chaka Khan, Robert Cray, Phil Collins, George Harrison, Daryl Hall, Nathan East, Jim Keltner, Richard Tee and Greg Phillinganes. This gives Journeyman a rich, late-1980s studio sound while still keeping Clapton’s guitar and voice at the centre of the record.
For collectors, this R.S. Alsdorf gatefold pressing is a desirable European edition of a major Clapton album. It is especially recommended for fans of blues rock, classic rock, electric blues and Clapton’s post-1980s solo work.
Record details
Artist: Eric Clapton
Title: Journeyman
Label: Reprise Records / Duck Records
Catalogue number: 926 074-1 / WX 322
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Pressing: R.S. Alsdorf Pressing
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock / Blues
Style: Blues Rock / Electric Blues / Pop Rock
Track highlights
Pretending
Bad Love
Running on Faith
No Alibis
Old Love
Before You Accuse Me
Every record at Mr. Hansen Records is professionally cleaned, conservatively graded according to the Goldmine Standard and securely packed with collector-grade care.
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