Bass – Carl RadleCongas, Bongos – Tex Johnson Drums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Bill HalversonEngineer [Recording] – Andy Johns, Glyn JohnsGuitar – Dave MasonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Delaney Bramlett, Jimmy MillerRhythm Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By [Horns] – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet, Trombone, Arranged By [Horns] – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Rita CoolidgeWritten-By – Beatty, Cooper, Shelby
5:15
2
–Cream
Sunshine Of Your Love
Bass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Clapton, Bruce, Brown
4:08
3
–The Bluesbreakers
Hideaway
Bass Guitar – John McVieDrums – Hughie FlintEngineer [Recording] – Gus DudgeonProducer – Mike VernonVocals, Guitar – Eric ClaptonVocals, Piano, Organ, Harmonica – John MayallWritten-By – Freddie King, Sonny Thompson
3:08
4
–Eric Clapton & Jimmy Page
Tribute To Elmore
Guitar – Eric Clapton, Jimmy PageProducer – Immediate Records, Inc.Written-By – Eric Clapton, James Page
3:00
5
–Cream
Spoonful
Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Willie Dixon
16:44
6
–Derek & The Dominos
Layla
Bass, Percussion – Carl RadleDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonEngineer [Recording] – Chuck Kirkpatrick, Howie Albert, Carl Richardson, Mac Emerman, Ronnie AlbertExecutive-Producer – Tom DowdGuitar – Duane AllmanGuitar, Lead Vocals – Eric ClaptonPiano, Organ, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockProducer, Arranged By – The DominosWritten-By – Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon
7:10
7
–King Curtis
Teasin'
Engineer [Overdub] – Lew HahnEngineer [Recording & Re-mix] – Bill HalversonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonProducer, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettSoprano Saxophone, Arranged By – King CurtisWritten-By – Curtis Ousley
2:15
8
–Derek & The Dominos
Tell The Truth
Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Eric ClaptonKeyboards – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Phil SpectorWritten-By – Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton
3:20
9
–Derek & The Dominos
Tell The Truth - Jam
Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Gene PaulEngineer [Recording] – Howie Albert, Ronnie AlbertExecutive-Producer – Tom DowdGuitar – Eric ClaptonKeyboards – Bobby WhitlockProducer, Arranged By – The DominosWritten-By – Bobby Whitlock, Eric Clapton
9:27
10
–Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
Only You Know And I Know
Bass – Carl RadleCongas, Bongos – Tex Johnson Drums – Jim GordonEngineer [Re-mix] – Bill HalversonEngineer [Recording] – Andy Johns, Glyn JohnsGuitar, Written-By – Dave MasonLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockProducer – Delaney Bramlett, Jimmy MillerRhythm Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By [Horns] – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet, Trombone, Arranged By [Horns] – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Rita Coolidge
4:10
11
–Blind Faith
Sea Of Joy
Bass – Rick GrechDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonProducer, Engineer [Recording] – Jimmy MillerWritten-By, Keyboards, Vocals – Steve Winwood
5:22
12
–Eric Clapton
Blues Power
Bass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonEngineer [Recording] – Bill HalversonGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonOrgan – Bobby WhitlockPiano – Leon RussellProducer, Arranged By, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Delaney BramlettSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceWritten-By – Eric Clapton, Leon Russell
3:45
13
–Cream
Badge
Bass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerEngineer [Recording] – Adrian Barber, Bill Halverson, Damon Lyon-ShawGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer, Piano, Mellotron – Felix PappalardiRhythm Guitar – L'Angelo MisteriosoWritten-By – Eric Clapton, George Harrison
2:45
14
–Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse
I Want To Know
Producer – Jac Holzman, Mark Abramson, Paul RothchildVocals – Steve AngeloWritten-By – S. MacLeod
2:10
15
–Cream
Crossroads
Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerEngineer [Re-mix] – Adrian BarberEngineer [Recording] – Bill HalversonGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonProducer – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Robert Johnson
4:13
16
–The Yardbirds
I Ain't Got You
Bass, Directed By [Musical Direction] – Paul Samwell-SmithDrums – Jim McCartyLead Guitar – Eric ClaptonProducer – Giorgio GomelskyRhythm Guitar – Chris DrejaVocals – Keith RelfWritten-By – Calvin Carter
2:55
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
2659 012
Eric Clapton
History Of Eric Clapton (2xLP, Comp, Gat)
Polydor
2659 012
UK
1972
2668 011
Eric Clapton
History Of Eric Clapton (2xLP, Comp, Gat)
Polydor
2668 011
France
Unknown
2671 107
Eric Clapton
History Of Eric Clapton (2xLP, Comp, RE, Gat)
RSO
2671 107
UK
Unknown
2658 147
Eric Clapton
History Of Eric Clapton (2xLP, Comp, Gat)
Polydor
2658 147
Netherlands
1972
SD 2-803
Eric Clapton
History Of Eric Clapton (2xLP, Comp, RE, PR )
ATCO Records
SD 2-803
US
1973
Credits
Design [Album] – Loring Eutemey
Liner Notes – Jean-Charles Costa
Mastered By – GP
Photography By [Cover] – Barry Feinstein, Camouflage Productions
Research [& Collation] – Jim Delehant, Mark Meyerson
Design [Album] – Loring Eutemey
Liner Notes – Jean-Charles Costa
Mastered By – GP
Photography By [Cover] – Barry Feinstein, Camouflage Productions
Research [& Collation] – Jim Delehant, Mark Meyerson
Notes
Reissue - Yellow Atco labels with "Ⓦ Warner Communications" printed on label rim. Printed matrix with suffix "SP", which means Specialty Records
Release is auto-coupled: "In this two record set, Side One is back with Side Three and Side Two is backed with Side Four"
On front cover: "Specially priced 2 record set"
Atco Logo front cover centerInitial yellow Atco labels without Ⓦ Warner Communications credit at the rim wording. Printed matrix below tracklist on labels has suffix RI > PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN Other pressing plant variations: PR History Of Eric Clapton, MO History Of Eric Clapton
Originally came with ATCO inner sleeves with illustrations of other releases.
Release is auto-coupled: "In this two record set Side One is backed with Side Three and Side Two is backed with Side Four"
On front cover and labels: "A Product of Polydor-England"
A1: from Epic EG 30135 "The Yardbirds," courtesy of Giorgio Gomelsky. A2: from London PS 492 "Blues Breakers," courtesy of London Records. A3: Courtesy of RCA Records. A4: from Elektra EKL 4002 "What's Shakin'," courtesy of Elektra Records. A5: from Atco SD 33-232 "Cream: Disraeli Gears," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. A6, B1: from Atco SD 2-700 "Cream: Wheels of Fire," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. 'Crossroads' recorded live at The Fillmore West, San Francisco, California. B2: from Atco SD 7001 "Cream: Goodbye," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. C1: from Atco SD 33-304 "Blind Faith," by arrangement with Robert Stigwood & Chris Blackwell. C2, C3: from Atco SD 33-326 "Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on Tour with Eric Clapton." Recorded live in England. C4: from Atco SD 33-383 "King Curtis: Get Ready." Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, California. C5: from Atco SD-329 "Eric Clapton," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. Recorded at Village Recorders, West Los Angeles, California. D1: from Atco single 6780, by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. D2: Previously unreleased D3: from Atco SD 2-704 "Derek and the Dominos: Layla"
Released in the U.S.A. by special arrangement with Polydor Records, Ltd., London"PR" in label matrix denotes a Presswell pressing.
This is the original version with 1841 Broadway address on label. Warner logo (on labels) version can be found here Eric Clapton - History Of Eric Clapton)
Other pressings: MO = Monarch Record Mfg. Co. Eric Clapton - History Of Eric Clapton RI = PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN Eric Clapton - History Of Eric Clapton
"In this two record set, Side One is back with Side Three and Side Two is backed with Side Four"
On front cover: A Product of Polydor-England
A1: from Epic EG 30135 "The Yardbirds," courtesy of Giorgio Gomelsky. A2: from London PS 492 "Blues Breakers," courtesy of London Records. A3: Courtesy of RCA Records. A4: from Elektra EKL 4002 "What's Shakin'," courtesy of Elektra Records. A5: from Atco SD 33-232 "Cream: Disraeli Gears," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. A6, B1: from Atco SD 2-700 "Cream: Wheels of Fire," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. 'Crossroads' recorded live at The Fillmore West, San Francisco, California. B2: from Atco SD 7001 "Cream: Goodbye," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. C1: from Atco SD 33-304 "Blind Faith," by arrangement with Robert Stigwood & Chris Blackwell. C2, C3: from Atco SD 33-326 "Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on Tour with Eric Clapton." Recorded live in England. C4: from Atco SD 33-383 "King Curtis: Get Ready." Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, California. C5: from Atco SD-329 "Eric Clapton," by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. Recorded at Village Recorders, West Los Angeles, California. D1: from Atco single 6780, by arrangement with The Robert Stigwood Organization, Ltd. D2: Previously unreleased D3: from Atco SD 2-704 "Derek and the Dominos: Layla"
Released in the U.S.A. by special arrangement with Polydor Records, Ltd., London ℗ 1972 Atlantic Recording Corporation Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Inner (LP) sleeve printed by Queens Litho in U.S.A.thin paper single cover sealed in plastic outer
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (Side One Label): ST-C-722479 PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Three Label): ST-C-722480 PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Two Label): ST-C-722481 PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Four Label): ST-C-722482 PR
Matrix / Runout (Side One Runout Etched): ST-C-722479-A AT/GP PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Three Runout Etched): ST-C-722480-B AT/GP PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Two Runout Etched): ST-C-722481 A AT/GP PR
Matrix / Runout (Side Four Runout Etched): ST-C-722482 B AT/GP PR
Matrix / Runout (Side One Runout Etched, Variant 2): ST-C-722479 B AT/XP PR
