John Mayall & Eric Clapton: Blues Breakers (LP)

This seminal British blues album gave Clapton a chance to finally show off his skills, not surprisingly, and made Clapton a star. It was recorded in 1966 during Clapton's short time with the Bluesbreakers, shortly after he left the Yardbirds (the birthplace of other legendary guitarists like Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck) and before Cream. This seminal British blues album gave Clapton the chance to finally show his chops, not surprisingly, launching Clapton into stardom. Recorded in 1966 during Clapton's short stint with the Bluesbreakers, just after leaving the Yardbirds (the birth place of other legendary guitar players like Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck) and before Cream. + 4 bonus tracks