The Cream of Eric Clapton


The Cream of Eric Clapton is a greatest hits album by English guitar player Eric Clapton. It includes work from two of his bands, Cream, and Derek and the Dominos as well as his solo work. It was released in 1987 in the UK.
In 1989 a Polygram released a video compilation, under the same title and using similar artwork.

Track listing

  1. Derek and the Dominos – "Layla"
  2. Cream – "Badge"
  3. Cream – "I Feel Free"
  4. Cream – "Sunshine of Your Love"
  5. Cream – "Crossroads"
  6. Cream – "Strange Brew"
  7. Cream – "White Room"
  8. Eric Clapton – "Cocaine"
  9. Eric Clapton – "I Shot the Sheriff"
  10. Eric Clapton – "Behind the Mask"
  11. Eric Clapton – "Forever Man"
  12. Eric Clapton – "Lay Down Sally"
  13. Eric Clapton – "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
  14. Eric Clapton – "Wonderful Tonight"
  15. Eric Clapton – "Let It Grow"
  16. Eric Clapton – "Promises"
  17. Eric Clapton – "I've Got a Rock 'n' Roll Heart"

Japanese edition

The Japanese compilation of that title has a slightly different track listing, it includes the full version of "After Midnight", which was re-recorded in 1987 and released as a single in 1988.