Autographed Debut Album: Hand-Signed by Ginger Baker
This entry showcases an authentic piece of classic rock and blues-rock history: a vinyl LP pressing of Fresh Cream, hand-signed on the front cover by legendary Cream drummer, co-founder, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ginger Baker. Released in December 1966, this groundbreaking debut album introduced the world to rock's first major supergroup.
Formed in London in 1966 by Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton, and Jack Bruce, Cream revolutionized popular music with their fiery fusion of blues jamming, psychedelic rock, and hard rock power. Widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in history, Ginger Baker pioneered the use of dual bass drums, extended rock drum solos, and polyrhythmic jazz techniques within a rock setting. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, Baker's virtuoso style on iconic tracks like "Toad" set the standard for modern rock percussion.
Fresh Cream remains a cornerstone of British rock history, featuring classic tracks like "N.S.U.", "I'm So Glad", "Spoonful", and Baker's signature drum showcase, "Toad".
The front cover displays the famous portrait of the trio wearing aviator goggles and military jackets beneath the whipped-cream logo. Positioned in the upper left black corner, Ginger Baker has rendered a crisp, bold signature in silver metallic marker ("Ginger Baker"). Complete with its original vinyl LP disc, the album comes authenticated with an official Basic Certification Card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: DD63453). Preserved in excellent condition with clean surfaces, tight seams, and brilliant signature contrast against the dark background, this signed debut album serves as a premier centerpiece for Cream collectors, drum enthusiasts, and classic rock archivists.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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AUTHENTIC CREAM DEBUT ALBUM: Features the complete debut studio recording including "I'm So Glad" and "Toad"; complete with album jacket and vinyl LP disc.
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CLASSIC AVIATOR COVER ART: Displays the iconic front photograph of Baker, Bruce, and Clapton alongside rear cover biographical profiles.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with clean jacket surfaces, tight seams, and sharp corners throughout.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY GINGER BAKER: Authentically autographed in silver marker across the front cover by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Ginger Baker ("Ginger Baker").
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JSA CERTIFIED: Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication LLC (JSA) (Certification Number: DD63453).
