''The Very Best of Richard Clapton'' is the second

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album by Australian rock musician Richard Clapton. The album was released in April 1982 and peaked at number 18 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart.

Background and release

From 1973-1980, Clapton released six studio albums with Infinity /

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before signing with

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for the release of ''The Great Escape'' which was released in February 1982 and peaked at number 7 and scored Clapton his second top twenty single " I Am an Island". As a result, Infinity/Festival released another greatest hits collection.

Track listing

Charts

Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Very Best Of Richard Clapton Richard Clapton albums 1982 compilation albums Compilation albums by Australian artists Festival Records compilation albums Albums produced by Richard Batchens