Eric Clapton On Whistle Test G78M0021 Japan LD BBC Video Pony Video W/OBI 1977
This is the Japanese LaserDisc release of Eric Clapton: On Whistle Test, catalog number G78M0021, published by Pony Video (ポニー) under BBC Video license. This single-sided disc captures Clapton's April 26, 1977 concert performance recorded live for the BBC's legendary Old Grey Whistle Test program. The OBI strip is present and intact. Cover and disc are in very good condition. A full inner insert with Japanese liner notes and track listing is included.
Format Details:
Catalog #: G78M0021
Publisher: Pony Video (株式会社ポニー), BBC Video, Made in Japan
Format: CLV, 1 disc (1 side), approximately 45 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Standard (full frame)
Audio: Stereo (CX)
Video: Color / NTSC
Subtitles: None
Year of recording: 1977 (BBC broadcast); Japanese pressing 1984
About the Content:
Recorded on April 26, 1977 for the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, this concert captures Eric Clapton and his band — including Yvonne Elliman, Marcy Levy, Dick Simms, Jamie Oldaker, Sergio Pastora, George Terry, and Carl Radle — performing a 10-song set including "Hello Old Friend," "Sign Language," "Alberta," "Tell the Truth," "Badge," "Double Trouble," "I Shot the Sheriff," "Knocking on Heaven's Door," "Further On Up the Road," and a rare 5'58" version of "Badge." Produced by Michael Abbott for BBC, this was noted at the time of its Japanese release as Clapton's first official live video release.
Condition:
Cover/sleeve: Very good — bright artwork, minor shelf wear
OBI strip: Present and intact
Inner liner notes insert: Present
Disc: Clean, no visible scratches; Pony Video label shows clearly
No factory seal — open/used copy
Shipping:
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Actor: Eric Clapton
Sub-Genre: Rock
Genre: Music & Concerts
Movie/TV Title: Eric Clapton On Whistle
Edition: Full Screen