Backtrackin'


Backtrackin' is a two-disc compilation album by Eric Clapton spanning the years 1966 to 1980. It was released in 1984. The compilation contains all of Clapton's best known songs with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and his solo 1970s work through his 1980 live album Just One Night. This compilation album is made in Germany and is only available in the United States as an import. It was originally released by Starblend Records, and has since been reissued by Polydor Records. This 2 CD compilation is currently out of print in some markets while still available in some form in others.

Track listing

The original vinyl album had each side as its own section. Side 1 was listed as "singles". Side 2 was listed as "history". Side 3 was listed as "classics". Side 4 wrapped it up with live material. The same section listings can be found on the CD pressings.

Disc 1

  1. "I Shot the Sheriff" – 4:26
  2. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" – 4:26
  3. "Lay Down Sally" – 3:55
  4. "Promises" – 3:05
  5. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" – 3:35
  6. "Wonderful Tonight" – 3:45
  7. "Sunshine of Your Love" – 4:14 + Cream
  8. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" – 2:50 + Cream
  9. "Badge" – 2:46 + Cream
  10. "Little Wing" – 5:38 + Derek & The Dominos
  11. "Layla" – 7:10 + Derek & The Dominos

Disc 2

  1. "Cocaine" – 3:40
  2. "Strange Brew" – 2:48 + Cream
  3. "Spoonful" – 6:32 + Cream
  4. "Let It Rain" – 5:08
  5. "Have You Ever Loved a Woman?" – 7:04 + Derek & The Dominos
  6. "Presence of the Lord" – 4:49 + Blind Faith
  7. "Crossroads" – 4:17 + Cream
  8. "Roll It Over" – 6:39 + Derek & The Dominos
  9. "Can't Find My Way Home" – 5:16
  10. "Blues Power" – 7:26
  11. "Further on Up the Road" – 7:08

Personnel