{"product_id":"eric-clapton-no-reason-to-cry-vinyl-rs-1-3004","title":"Eric Clapton – No Reason to Cry (Vinyl LP, RS-1-3004)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEric Clapton – \u003cem\u003eNo Reason to Cry\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-1-3004  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSO Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-1-3004 AS-CP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Clapton is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock and blues. Born in Surrey, England in 1945, Clapton rose to fame through seminal bands including the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos before launching a celebrated solo career. His fluid, expressive playing — rooted in the Delta blues tradition of Robert Johnson and refined through British R\u0026amp;B — earned him the nickname \u003cem\u003e\"Slowhand.\"\u003c\/em\u003e By the mid-1970s, Clapton had survived personal turmoil and addiction, emerging with a more relaxed, soulful sound that would define his mature work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Reason to Cry\u003c\/em\u003e (1976) is a deeply collaborative record, recorded at The Band's legendary Shangri-La Studio in Malibu, California. The sessions brought together an extraordinary cast: Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson of The Band all contributed, alongside Bob Dylan, who co-wrote and performed on two tracks. The result is a warm, loose, Americana-soaked album that blends blues, rock, country, and soul in a way that feels effortless. It reached #15 on the UK Albums Chart and #15 on the Billboard 200, and stands as a testament to the communal spirit of mid-70s rock royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Thing\u003c\/strong\u003e – A breezy opener co-written with Robbie Robertson, showcasing Clapton's relaxed, sun-drenched guitar tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarnival\u003c\/strong\u003e – A funky, rhythmically rich track with a New Orleans flavour, featuring tight ensemble playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSign Language\u003c\/strong\u003e – Co-written and performed with Bob Dylan; a haunting, intimate duet that is one of the album's most celebrated moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounty Jail Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e – A raw, stripped-back blues workout that nods to Clapton's deepest roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Our Past Times\u003c\/strong\u003e – A melancholic, beautifully melodic ballad co-written with Rick Danko of The Band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHello Old Friend\u003c\/strong\u003e – The lead single; an upbeat, radio-friendly rocker with an irresistible hook and one of Clapton's most joyful guitar solos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Trouble\u003c\/strong\u003e – A slow, smouldering blues drawn from the Otis Rush tradition, with Clapton's guitar at its most expressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInnocent Times\u003c\/strong\u003e – A tender, reflective piece featuring Marcy Levy on vocals alongside Clapton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHungry\u003c\/strong\u003e – A driving, soulful track with gospel undertones and a powerful rhythm section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Summer Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e – A moody, atmospheric closer that showcases Clapton's gift for emotional restraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the playing surface. The vinyl presents \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and prior play, but \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback — typical for a vintage pressing of this era and not indicative of any groove damage. A solid player's copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ejacket is in fair condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeves present\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expect typical vintage wear: edge wear, light ring wear, and general handling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSO Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-1-3004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-1-3004 AS-CP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of mid-70s rock history — Clapton at his most collaborative and soulful, pressed in the year of its release.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47491713990909,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL-20260504_202123249_2.jpg?v=1778086270","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/eric-clapton-no-reason-to-cry-vinyl-rs-1-3004","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}