Eric Clapton discographyClapton in Switzerland, 1977
Studio albums 22 Soundtrack albums 7 Live albums 16 Compilation albums 22 Collaborative albums 6
British guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton 's recording career as a solo artist began in 1970, with the release of his self-titled debut, Eric Clapton . Since then, he has released several best selling albums, such as Unplugged (1992), From the Cradle (1994), and Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton (1999).
To date, Clapton has reportedly sold 280 million records worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling music artist in history .[ 1] According to RIAA , he has sold 40 million certified albums in the United States (including one diamond, seven multi-platinum and 23 gold records).[ 2] According to Billboard , Clapton is the 38th Greatest Artist of all time in their chart history, as well as the 38th Greatest Mainstream Rock Artist of all time.[ 3] Clapton is also the 24th Most Successful Artist on Billboard 200 history.[ 4] Unplugged remains his career's best seller with over 26 million copies sold worldwide, and is recognised as the biggest-selling live album in history.[ 5]
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilation albums
Collaborative studio and live albums
Soundtrack albums
Other appearances
Contributions to albums by other artists
Albums that Clapton contributed to four or more songs.
Guest appearances
See also
References
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^ "Eric Clapton: Back Home – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
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^ "Eric Clapton: Old Sock – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: I Still Do – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Happy Xmas – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
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^ "Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70: Live at the Royal Albert Hall – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Crossroads Revisited: Selections From the Crossroads Guitar Festivals – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Live in San Diego – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions [Live] – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
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^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1993 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Story – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Stages – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: The Blues Years – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Eric Clapton – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric Clapton – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
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^ "Eric Clapton: Forever Man – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "T.D.F.: Retail Therapy – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 November 2022 .
^ "B.B. King/Eric Clapton: Riding with the King – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "J.J. Cale/Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood: Live from Madison Square Garden – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon 2 – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Michael Kamen: Lethal Weapon 3 – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2 November 2022 .
^ "Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] – Review" . AllMusic . Retrieved 21 November 2022 .
^ "Back to the Future [Original Soundtrack] – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: Nobody's Child: Romanian Angel Appeal – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Wayne's World Original Soundtrack – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield [Warner Bros.] – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: Unplugged Collection, Vol. 1 – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Phenomenon Original Soundtrack – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "The Runaway Bride Original Soundtrack – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
^ "Various Artists: Power of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix – Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 3 November 2022 .
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^ Malvern, Jack (16 June 2007). "It's the latest craze and it means ukulele lovers must wait for their ship to come in" . The Times . Retrieved 11 March 2010 . George Harrison and Eric Clapton both admired Formby and Clapton played the ukulele in 'The Intro and the Outro', a song by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
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