Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album (Polydor UK stereo pressing) signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink to an extra in The Who's 'Tommy' film, "To Bruce, Eric Clapton," with Clapton adding a psychedelic sketch. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, rippling, and edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: "In the summer of 1974 students at Portsmouth Polytechnic were invited to be extras on a Ken Russell film - 'Tommy.' For one scene - the Marilyn Monroe one with Eric Clapton as a guitar-playing preacher, we were paid cash. For the Elton John 'Pinball Wizard' scene we were rewarded with a ticket for a 'Who' concert at the Portsmouth Guildhall. This scene was filmed at the King’s Theatre, Southsea on the 9th and 10th of May 1974. I provided both the invitation and the concert ticket. The copy of the ‘Layla’ album signed by Eric Clapton on the front of the sleeve and dedicated to myself, Bruce, was obtained during a break in filming, just outside the Royal Marine Church in Eastney (which had closed the previous year), within the grounds of the Royal Marines Barracks. I believe it was Tuesday 7th May 1974." Includes the referenced 'extra invitation' instruction sheet and ticket stub for The Who's private concert.
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