New Releases
New Eric Clapton albums, live releases, DVDs, Blu-rays, box sets, vinyl reissues and remasters.
Blind Faith “Hyde Park 1969” DVD Put On Hold
The Blind Faith DVD "Hyde Park 1969" has been put on hold for a temporary period according to Sanctuary Visual...
“Say What You Will” – Eric Clapton’s Exclusive Track for EXPO 2005 Released In Japan
It was announced last year that Eric Clapton would serve as Executive Music Consultant for the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan. He wrote a new song, “Say What You Will,†for the event. The track was released in Japan on 9 March 2005 on "Love the Earth". It is Eric's only contribution to the CD. According to official press materials issued for Expo 2005, the song will also be included on Eric’s next album. This information has not been confirmed by Eric's record company and is subject to change. A release date for his new album has not been announced.
“Sweet Home Chicago” To Be EC’s Next Single
"Sweet Home Chicago" will be released as a single to US radio stations on 30 November 2004. The track will...
“Live Aid: The Greatest Show On Earth” Released On DVD
Warner Vision International has released "Live Aid: The Greatest Show On Earth," on DVD worldwide. The 4 DVD set features performances, a "prequel" and bonus extras. "Live Aid" was uniquely staged simultaneously on two continents on Saturday 13 July 1985 at London's Wembley and Philadelphia's JFK Stadiums. The unforgettable global event was watched on television by over 1.5 billion people around the world. It led to pledged donations and royalties of over $140 million towards the devastating famine in Africa.
Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD and Broadcast Update
The highly anticipated double DVD from Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival has been delayed until mid-December 2004 in the UK. It was released in the US on 9 November as previously announced. The US tracklist is revised from what was reported. The duet between Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton has been deleted , Steve Vai's contribution has changed and material from Carlos Santana and John Mayer have been reduced from two tracks to one each. However, an additional Eric Clapton track has been added to the second disc ("If I Had Possession of Judgment Day").
Wyclef Jean’s All Star Jam At Carnegie Hall DVD Out 7 December
Eagle Rock Entertainment releases ex-Fugee Wyclef Jean's "All Star Jam at Carnegie Hall" on December 7 2004. The 140-minute DVD captures the first annual show at the legendary New York City venue to benefit the Wyclef Jean Foundation, which funds musical education for inner-city youth.
Clapton Donates Song To “For The Lady” Benefit CD
"For the Lady," a benefit album for imprisoned Burmese peace activist Aung San Suu Kyi is due out 26 October on Rhino Records. Eric Clapton has donated his well-known song, "Wonderful Tonight," to the cause. Aung San Suu Kyi has been under house arrest by the Burmese government for 14 years. She won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. Mun Awng, another political prisoner, wrote the closing track, "Tempest of Blood." The double-disc set also features songs from U2, Paul McCartney, Sting, Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, Ani DiFranco, Bright Eyes, Peter Gabriel, Travis, Guster and Matchbox Twenty.
George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 DVD Out 2 November
The bonus DVD included in Capitol's recently released George Harrison boxed set, "The Dark Horse Years, 1976-1992," will be released...
Double DVD Commemorates Crossroads Guitar Festival
More than four hours of footage from Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival will be included in a two-disc DVD set...
Two CD Deluxe Edition Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Boulevard” Album
[Press Release / Polydor - Universal Music] DOUBLE CD EDITION FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE RECORDINGS. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Eric Clapton's first solo gold album, first solo gold single, first solo #1 album and first solo #1 single, the two-CD Deluxe Edition of 461 Ocean Boulevard (Polydor/UMe), will be released on 9 November 2004 in the United States and 15 November in the UK.