This misguided miscreants who graffitoed “Clapton Is God” had got it wrong; God was God because he had created Clapton. Clapton, for his own part, had to be content with merely being the greatest living guitarist of his time. Yes, you could argue for Jimi Hendrix (although his time was too brief) or Frank Zappa (if you just like annoying people with your contrarian opinions), but artistically and commercially, collectively, Clapton is the man.
His early work with the Yardbirds and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers earned him a reputation as a gifted young blues guitarist, but both of those jobs paled in comparison to what he achieved with Cream. With Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, Clapton was arguably half of the world’s greatest trio as its guitar-playing demigod. He breathed life into the blues for a generation of rock fans and proved to be both an interesting songwriter (“Tales of Brave Ulysses”) and a decent singer (“Strange Brew,” “Badge”). After a few years as perhaps the greatest rock band of its time, Cream curdled and Clapton bounced between Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett (with whom he recorded his first solo album) and Derek & The Dominoes.
The Seventies were an up-and-down decade for Clapton. A heroin addiction in the early going was the bottom, while commercially successful albums like 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974), Slowhand (1977) and Backless (1978) were the tops. In the Eighties, Clapton established his own Duck Records subsidiary with Warner Bros./Reprise and continued to release gold-selling albums that mixed modernized blues with Top 40 pop songs. By the Nineties, Clapton was both an international star and a spokesperson for the blues. Since then, he has continued to release new solo albums and share the limelight with B.B. King, J.J. Cale and the late Robert Johnson.
Now in its sixth decade, the career of Eric Clapton has been the epitome of steady and classy. When he does finally retire, he will leave behind the greatest recorded legacy of popular guitar music in history. No one has done more to preserve the legacy of the blues, or likely has inspired more young boys and girls to pick up a guitar, than Clapton. Not everything he has done is brilliant, but it has been a career brilliantly done from the very beginning until now.
The Discography
ERIC CLAPTON (1970)
Slunky / Bad Boy / Lonesome And A Long Way From Home / After Midnight / Easy Now / Blues Power // Bottle of Red Wine / Lovin’ You Lovin’ Me / Told You For The Last Time / Don’t Know Why / Let It Rain. Released on elpee in July 1970 in the UK (Polydor, 2383 032), the US (Atco, SD33-329) and the Netherlands (Polydor, 2340 104); reached #17 on the UK charts and #13 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee in 1973 in Japan (Polydor, MP-2282), the US (RSO, RS-1-3008), the Netherlands (Polydor, 2479 134), Japan (RSO, MWX-4031), Taiwan (First, FL-1941), the UK (RSO, SPELP-54), in 1984 in Brazil (RSO, 2394 153), and the UK (RSO, 2394 186). Re-released on remastered vinyl in the US (Mobile Fidelity, MFSL-1-220) and the UK (Simply Vinyl, 105). Re-released on CD in the US (Mobile Fidelity, UDCD-639), the US (Polydor, 825 093), worldwide (Polydor, 1819), Japan (Polydor, UICY-2324) and in 2001 in Japan (Polydor, UICY-9157). Re-released as expanded 2CD Deluxe Edition with bonus tracks and a bonus disc of the original mix in 2006 in the UK (Island, 9839 607).
After Midnight (1970)
b/w Easy Now. Released on 7-inch single on October 9, 1970 in the the UK, (Polydor, 2001-096), the US (Atco, 45-6784) and in 1971 in Brazil (Polydor, 2160.012), Japan (Polydor, DP 1759) and Venezuela (Polydor, 335); reached #18 on the US charts (charted on October 17, 1970 for 12 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1970 in the US (Atco, 45-6784) feat. A stereo and mono versions. Re-packaged with “Layla” on back-to-back hits 7-inch single in 1976 in Germany (RSO Golden Greats, 2135 104).
Blues Power (1970)
b/w Bottle of Red Wine. Released on 7-inch in 1970 in Belgium (Polydor, 2058 066) with picture sleeve.
Teasin’ (1970)
b/w Soulin’. Co-credited to King Curtis and released on 7-inch in 1970 in the US (Atco).
THE BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON (1970)
Let It Rain / Anyday / Key To The Highway / Layla / Little Wing / After Midnight / Bell Bottom Blues. Compilation released on elpee in 1970 in the Netherlands (Polydor, 2482 143).
THE HISTORY OF ERIC CLAPTON (1972)
I Ain’t Got You / Hideaway / Tales of Brave Ulysses / I Want To Know / Sunshine of Your Love / Crossroads / Spoonful / Badge // Sea of Joy / Only You Know And I Know / I Don’t Want It To Discuss It / Teasin / Blues Power / Tell The Truth / Tell The Truth Jam / Layla. Compilation released on 2LP in April 1972 in the UK (Polydor, 2478 027), the US (Atco, SD 2-803) and Germany (Polydor, 2668 006) with gatefold cover; reached #20 on the UK charts and #6 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Re-issued on 2LP in 1975 in the UK (RSO, 2479 145). Re-issued on cassette in 1977 in the UK (Polydor, TWOMC-10). Re-issued on 2LP in 1980 in Japan (RSO, MWU-9715/6) and in 1981 in Germany (RSO, 2658 145).
AT HIS BEST (1972)
Bottle of Red Wine / Anyday / I Looked Away / Let It Rain / Lonesome And A Long Way From Home / Sea of Joy / Layla / Blues Power / Bell Bottom Blues // After Midnight / Keep On Growing / Little Wing / Presence of the Lord / Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? / Easy Now / Slunky / Key To The Highway. Compilation released on 2LP in October 1972 in the US (Polydor) and in April 1973 in the UK (RSO, 2659 025); reached #87 on the US charts. Re-issued on 2LP in 1980 in Japan (RSO, MWU-9713/4).
Let It Rain (1972)
b/w Easy Now. Released on 7-inch in September 1972 in the US (Polydor, PD 15049); reached #48 on the US charts (charted on September 23, 1972).
CLAPTON (1973)
Told You The Last Time / Don’t Know Why / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Nobody Knows When You’re Down And Out // Lovin’ You Lovin’ Me / Tell The Truth / Bad Boy / Bell Bottom Blues. Compilation released on LP in February 1973 in the US (Polydor, PD 5526); reached #67 on the US charts.
ERIC CLAPTON’S RAINBOW CONCERT (1973)
Live tracks: Badge / Roll It Over / Presence of The Lord / Pearly Queen / After Midnight / Little Wing. Released on elpee on September 10, 1973 in the UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand (RSO, 2394 116), the US (RSO, SO-877), France (RSO, 2479 116) and Japan (RSO, MW-2080) with gatefold cover; reached #19 on the UK charts and #18 on the US charts. Re-issued on LP in Japan (RSO, MWX-4032). Re-released on expanded, remastered CD on July 25, 1995 with 8 bonus live tracks in the US (Polydor, 7472-2).
THE BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON (c.1973)
After Midnight / Tell The Truth / Bell Bottom Blues / Slunky / Layla / Have You Ever Loved A Woman? / Blues Power. Compilation released on elpee c.1973 in Germany (Karussell, 2499 038).
PORTRAIT OF ERIC CLAPTON (1973)
Told You For The Last Time / Don’t Know Why / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out / Lovin’ You Lovin’ Me / Tell The Truth / Bad Boy / Bell Bottom Blues. Compilation released on elpee in 1973 in Japan (RSO, MW-5005).
I Shot The Sheriff (1974)
b/w Give Me Strength. Released on 7-inch on July 1974 in the UK, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands (RSO, 2090 132), the US and Canada (RSO, SO-409), Japan (RSO, DW-1081) and Yugoslavia (RTB, S-53788); reached #9 on the UK charts (charted on July 27, 1974 for 9 weeks) and #1 on the US charts (charted on July 13, 1974 for 14 weeks, RIAA certified gold record). Regional versions feature a picture sleeve. Also released as a promotional 7-inch in 1974 in the US (RSO, SO-409) with mono version of “I Shot The Sheriff” on the flip side. Re-released on 7-inch in 1974 in the US (RSO Oldies, SO 425) with “Willie And The Hand Jive” on the B side. Re-released on 7-inch in the US (RSO, RS-8002) and France (Polydor, 8770 287) with “Let It Grow” on the B side. Re-released on 7-inch in May 1982 in the UK (RSO, RS-088) with “Cocaine” on the flip side; reached #62 on the UK charts (charted on June 5, 1982 for 2 weeks). Re-released on 7-inch in March 1986 in the UK (Old Gold, 9586) with “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” on the flip side.
461 OCEAN BOULEVARD (1974)
Motherless Children / Give Me Strength / Willie And The Hand Jive / Get Ready / I Shot The Sheriff / I Can’t Hold Out / Please Be With Me / Let It Grow / Steady Rollin’ Man / Mainline Florida. Released on elpee in July 1974 in the US (RSO, 3023) with gatefold cover; reached #3 on the UK charts and #1 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Re-issued on elpee in the UK (RSO, SPELP-24). Re-packaged with Slowhand and Backless on 3LP boxed set in 1982 in the UK (RSO, BOX-3). Re-released on remastered CD in 2005 in Japan (Universal, UICY-95010).
Willie And The Hand Jive (1974)
b/w Mainline Florida. Released on 7-inch in October 1974 in the UK and Belgium (RSO, 2090 139), the US and Canada (RSO, SO-503), Germany (RSO, 2090 142) and Yugoslavia (RTB, S 53833); reached #26 on the US charts (charted on November 2, 1974 for 9 weeks). Regional versions feature different picture sleeves. Also released as promotional 7-inch featuring stereo & mono versions of A side in 1974 in the US (RSO, SO-503).
POP GIANTS, VOL. 7 (1974)
Let It Rain / Anyday / Key To The Highway / Layla / Little Wing / After Midnight / Bell Bottom Blues. Compilation released on elpee in 1974 in Germany (Brunswick, 2911 518).
THERE’S ONE IN EVERY CROWD (1975)
We’ve Been Told (Jesus Coming Soon) / Swing Low Sweet Chariot / Little Rachel / Don’t Blame Me / The Sky Is Crying // Singin’ The Blues / Better Make It Through Today / Pretty Blue Eyes / High / Opposites. Released on elpee in April 1975 in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands (RSO, 2479 132), the US (RSO, SO-4806), Argentina (RSO, 5323), Australia (RSO, 2394 147) and Japan (RSO, MW-2116); reached #15 on the UK charts and #21 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee and cassette in the UK (RSO, SPELP/SPEMC-92). Re-issued on CD and cassette in the US (Polydor, 531 822-2/4). Re-issued on CD in Japan (Polydor, UICY-6187).
Swing Low Sweet Chariot (1975)
b/w Pretty Blue Eyes. Released on 7-inch in May 1975 in the UK, France, Germany and Italy (RSO, 2090 158), the US (RSO, SO-509) and Japan (RSO, DW-1095); reached #19 on the UK charts (charted on May 10, 1975 for 9 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (1975)
b/w Someone Like You. Released on 7-inch in August 1975 in the UK (RSO), the US (RSO, SO-513) and Japan (RSO, DW-1102);reached #38 on the UK charts (charted on August 16, 1975 for 4 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve. Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1975 in the US RSO, SO-513) featuring long and short versions of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.”
E.C. WAS HERE (1975)
Live tracks: Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Presence of The Lord / Drifting Blues / Can’t Find My Way Home / Ramblin’ On My Mind / Further On Up The Road. Released on elpee in September 1975 in the UK and the US; reached #14 on the UK charts and #20 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee in the UK (RSO, SPELP-21). Re-released on CD in 1998 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-9121).
THE BLUES WORLD OF ERIC CLAPTON (1975)
All Your Love / They Call It Stormy Monday / Lonely Years / Hideaway / Double Crossin’ Time / Little Girl / What’d I Say / Steppin’ Out / Ramblin’ On My Mind / Key To Love / It Ain’t Right / Bernard Jenkins / Have You Heard / Pretty Girls Everywhere / Stirs Me Up / Third Degree / Calcutta Blues / Shim-Sham-Shimmy. Compilation released on 2LP in 1975 in Japan (London, LAX-123/4).
NO REASON TO CRY (1976)
Beautiful Thing / Carnival / Sign Language / County Jail Blues / All Our Past Times // Hello Old Friend / Double Trouble / Innocent Times / Hungry / Black Summer Rain. Released on elpee, 8-track and cassette in August 1976 in the UK (RSO, 2479 179), the US (RSO, RS-1-3004), Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Uruguay (RSO, 2394 172), Japan (Polydor, MWF-1013) and Yugoslavia (RTB, 5642); reached #8 on the UK charts and #15 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee in 1983 in the UK (RSO, SPELP-2). Re-released on CD in Japan (Polydor, POCP-2535). Re-released on remastered, expanded CD (with one bonus track, “Last Night”) in the US (Polydor, 813 852), on September 10, 1996 in the US (Polydor, 1824-2), in 1998 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-9122), in 2002 in Japan (Universal, UICY-2328), in Japan (Polydor, UICY-9161), in 2008 in the UK (Universal, 9834606) and in 2008 in Japan (Universal, UICY-93634).
Hello Old Friend (1976)
b/w All Our Past Times. Released on 7-inch in October 1976 in the US (RSO, RS-861); reached #24 on the US charts (charted on October 16, 1976 for 14 weeks).
Carnival (1977)
b/w Hungry (US). Released on 7-inch in 1977 in the UK, Australia and Chile (RSO, 2090 222), the US (RSO, RS-868) and Yugoslavia (RTB, S 53 982). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
SLOWHAND (1977)
Cocaine / Wonderful Tonight / Lay Down Sally / Next Time You See Her / We’re All The Way / The Core / May You Never / Mean Old Frisco / Peaches And Diesel. Released on elpee in November 1977 in Canada (RSO, RS-1-3030) and in 1978 in Argentina (RSO, 8119); reached #23 on the UK charts and #2 on the US charts (RIAA certified 2X platinum record). Re-released on remastered CD in 2004 in Japan (Polydor, UICY-9736) and in 2005 in Japan (Polydor, UICY-95009).
Lay Down Sally (1977)
b/w Next Time You See Her (US), Cocaine (UK). Released on 7-inch in December 1977 in the UK and Germany (RSO, 2090 264) and the US and Canada (RSO, RS 886) and in 1978 in Chile (RSO, 2090 264); reached #39 on the UK charts (charted on December 24, 1977 for 6 weeks) and #3 on the US charts (charted on January 7, 1978 for 23 weeks, RIAA certified gold record). Regional versions feature picture sleeve. Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1977 in the US (RSO, RS 886) with mono version of “Lay Down Sally” on the flip side. Also released in 1977 in Japan (RSO, DWQ 6048) with A and B sides flipped. Re-released on 7-inch in the US (RSO, RS-8020) with “Wonderful Tonight” on the flip side.
Wonderful Tonight (1978)
b/w Peaches And Diesel. Released on 7-inch in March 1978 in the UK (RSO, 2090 275), in May 1978 in the US (RSO, RS-895) and in 1978 in New Zealand (RSO, 2090 289); reached #16 on the US charts (charted on May 13, 1978 for 17 weeks). Also released as a promotional 7-inch in 1978 in the US (RSO, RS-895) with mono version of “Wonderful Tonight” on the flip side. Re-released on 7-inch in 1982 in the US (Polydor, 871 836-7) and the UK with “Promises” on the flip side; reached #4 on the UK charts.
Promises (1978)
b/w Watch Out For Lucy. Released on 7-inch in October 1978 in the UK (RSO, RSO-21), the US (RSO, RS-910) and France, the Netherlands and Spain (RSO, 2090 324); reached #37 on the UK charts (charted on October 21, 1978 for 7 weeks) and #9 on the US charts (charted on October 14, 1978 for 18 weeks) and again at #40 on the US charts (charted on February 24, 1979 for 7 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve. Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1978 in the US (RSO, RS-910) with mono version of “Promises” on the flip side. Re-released on 7-inch in the US (RSO, RS 8026) with “Cocaine” on the flip side.
BACKLESS (1978)
Walk Out In The Rain / Watch Out For Lucy / I’ll Make Love To You Anytime / Roll It / Tell Me That You Love Me // If I Don’t Be There By Morning / Early In The Morning / Promises / Golden Ring / Tulsa Time. Released on elpee in November 1978 in the UK (RSO, RSD-5001), the US (RSO, RS-1-3039), Germany (RSO, 2394 213), Japan (RSO, MWF-1056), Yugoslavia (RTB, ST-2220105), and in 1979 in Argentina (RSO, 6035); reached #18 on the UK charts and #8 on the US charts (RIAA certified platinum record). Re-issued on elpee and cassette in 1983 in the UK (RSO, SPELP/SPEMC-1) and Japan (RSO, 18MW-0045). Re-released on remastered CD in 1996 in the US (Mobile Fidelity, UDCD-653), in 1996 in the US (Polydor, 531 826), in 1998 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-9124) and in 2001 in Japan (Universal, UICY-9163).
VERY BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON (1978)
Motherless Children / Presence of The Lord / After Midnight / Singin’ The Blues / High / Blues Power / Willie And The Hand Jive / Can’t Find My Way Home / Bottle of Red Wine / Carnival. Compilation released as promotional elpee in 1978 in Japan (RSO, MWF-1046).
BIG BOSS MAN (1978)
Louise / Five Long Years / Early In The Morning / Pounds And Stomps // The First Time I Met The Blues / They Call It Stormy Monday / Big Boss Man. Compilation released on elpee in 1978 in the Netherlands (Masters, MA-12784).
If I Don’t Be There By Morning (1979)
b/w Tulsa Time. Released on 7-inch in March 1979 in the UK (RSO, RSO-24) and Germany (RSO, 2090 336) with picture sleeve.
Cocaine (1979)
b/w Tulsa Time. Released on 7-inch in May 1979 in the US (RSO, RS 928). Also released as promotional 7-inch on white label in the US (RSO, RS 928).
JUST ONE NIGHT (1980)
Live tracks: Tulsa Time / Early In The Morning / Lay Down Sally / Wonderful Tonight / If I Don’t Get There By Morning / Worried Life Blues / All Our Past Times / After Midnight / Double Trouble / Setting Me Up / Blues Power / Ramblin’ On My Mind / Cocaine / Further On Up The Road. Released on 2LP and 2CS in May 1980 in the UK (RSO) and the US (RSO); reached #3 on the UK charts and #2 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Re-issued on CD in November 1988 in the UK.
Tulsa Time (live) (1980)
b/w Cocaine (live). Released on 7-inch in June 1980 in the US (RSO, RS-1039), Germany (RSO, 2090.336) and Spain (RSO, 2090 471); reached #30 on the US charts (charted June 21, 1980 for 12 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve. Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1980 in the US (RSO, RS-1039) with mono version of “Tulsa Time (live)” on the flip side.
Blues Power (live) (1980)
b/w Early In The Morning (live). Released on 7-inch in October 1980 in the US (RSO, RS 1051); reached #76 on the US charts (charted November 8, 1980 for 5 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1980 in the US (RSO, RS 1051) featuring mono and stereo versions of “Blues Power (live).”
I Can’t Stand It (1981)
b/w Black Rose. Released on 7-inch in February 1981 in the UK (RSO, RS-074), the US (RSO, RS-1060), France (RSO, 2090 542), Japan (Polydor, 7DW-0010) and New Zealand (RSO, POLY-107); reached #10 on the US charts (charted February 28, 1981 for 17 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1981 in the US (RSO, RS-1060DJ) with mono version of “I Can’t Stand It” on the flip side.
ANOTHER TICKET (1981)
Something Special / Black Rose / Blow Wind Blow / Another Ticket / I Can’t Stand It // Hold Me Lord / Floating Bridge / Catch Me If You Can / Rita Mae. Released on elpee, 8-track and cassette in February 1981 in the UK (RRSO, RSD-5008), the US (RSO, RX/8TX/CTX-3095), Canada (RSO, RS-1-3095), Japan (RSO, 28MW-0006), worldwide (RSO, 2394 295) and Yugoslavia (RTB, ST-222057); reached #18 on the UK charts and #7 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Re-issued on elpee in 1984 in the UK (RSO, SPELP-67). Re-released on CD in the US (Polydor, 827 579), on September 3, 1996 worldwide (Polydor, 531 830), in Japan (Polydor, UICY-2333), in 1998 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-9127) and in Japan (Polydor, UICY-9166).
Another Ticket (1981)
b/w Rita Mae. Released on 7-inch in May 1981 in the US (RSO, RS-1064); reached #78 on the US charts (charted June 13, 1981 for 5 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch in 1981 in the US (RSO, RS-1064) with mono version of “Another Ticket” on the flip side.
STEPPIN’ OUT (1981)
Ramblin’ On My Mind / Little Girl / All Your Love / Key To Love / Double Crossin’ Time / Have You Heard // Hideaway / Third Degree / Lonely Girl / Pretty Girls Everywhere / Calcutta Blues / Steppin’ Out. Compilation released on elpee in June 1981 in the UK (Decca). Re-issued on CD in 1988 in Japan (London, L18P-1266).
TIME PIECES – THE BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON (1982)
I Shot The Sheriff / After Midnight / Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door / Wonderful Tonight / Layla // Cocaine / Lay Down Sally / Willie And The Hand Jive / Promises / Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Compilation released on elpee in April 1982 in the UK (RSO, RSD-5010), the US (Polydor, 825 382), Argentina and Brazil (RSO, 2394 303), Japan (RSO, 25MW-0022) and Mexico (RSO, LPR-16425); reached #20 on the UK charts and #101 on the US charts (RIAA certified 7X platinum record). Re-issued on elpee in the UK (RSO, SPL-4003). Re-issued on CD in the US (Polydor, 800 014).
After Midnight (1982)
b/w Let It Rain. Released on 7-inch single in 1982 in the US (Polydor, 871 830-7).
I’ve Got A Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart (1983)
b/w Man In Love + Everybody Oughta Make A Change. Released on 7-inch and three-track 12-inch in January 1983 in the US (Duck/Warner Bros., 7-29780), the UK (WEA, W9780/T) and Japan (Warner, P-1743); reached #18 on the US charts (charted on January 29, 1983 for 16 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
MONEY AND CIGARETTES (1983)
Everybody Oughta Make A Change / The Shape You’re In / Ain’t Going Down / I’ve Got A Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart / Man Overboard // Pretty Girl / Man In Love / Crosscut Saw / Slow Down Linda / Crazy Country Hop. Released on elpee, CD and cassette in February 1983 in the UK (Duck, W3773), the US and Australia (Duck, 23773), Canada and Germany (Duck, 92 3773), Japan (Warner/Pioneer, P-11322), Mexico (Warner Bros., LWB-6167) and Yugoslavia (Suzy, WB-923773); reached #13 on the UK charts and #16 on the US charts. Re-issued on remastered CD in September 1995 in the UK and on September 19, 2000 in the US (Warner Bros., 47734).
The Shape You’re In (1983)
b/w Crosscut Saw. Released on 7-inch in April 1983 in the UK (Duck); reached #75 on the UK charts (charted on April 23, 1983 for one week).
Slow Down Linda (1983)
b/w Crazy Country Hop. Released on 7-inch in May 1983 in the UK (Duck, W9651) with picture sleeve.
TIMEPIECES VOL. II ‘LIVE’ IN THE SEVENTIES (1983)
Live tracks: Tulsa Time / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / If I Don’t Be There By Morning / Ramblin’ On My Mind / Presence of The Lord / Can’t Find My Way Home / Smile / Blues Power. Compilation released on elpee in May 1983 in the UK (RSO, RSD-5022), Argentina (RSO, 27028), Japan (RSO, 25MW-0034), and Mexico (RSO, LPR-16484).
BACKTRACKIN’ (1984)
I Shot The Sheriff / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Lay Down Sally / Promises / Swing Low Sweet Chariot / Wonderful Tonight / Sunshine of Your Love / Tales of Brave Ulysses / Badge / Little Wing / Layla / Cocaine / Strange Brew / Spoonful / Let It Rain / Have You Ever Loved A Woman? / Presence of The Lord / Crossroads (live) / Roll It Over (live) / Can’t Find My Way Home (live) / Blues Power (live) / Further On Up The Road (live). Compilation released on 2LP in May 1984 in the UK (Starblend, ERIC1); reached #29 on the UK charts.
WHITE BOY BLUES (1984)
Snake Drive / West Coast Idea / Choker / I’m Your Witchdoctor / Tribute To Elmore / Freight Loader / Miles Road / Telephone Blues / Draggin’ My Tail / Down In The Boots / Steelin’ / Chuckles / L.A. Breakdown / Piano Shuffle / Someday Baby / Porcupine Juice / Rubber Monkey / Albert / Who’s Knocking / Look Down At My Woman. Co-credited to Jeff Beck, John Mayall and Jimmy Page, compilation released on 2LP in 1984 in the US (Compleat, 672005-1) and in 1985 in the UK (Castle, CCSLP-103). Re-released on CD in 1998 in the UK (Castle, CCSCD-816).
TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS (1984)
Smokestack Lightning / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / I Don’t Care No More / Five Long Years/ Here ‘Tis / Bye Bye Bird / Mister Downchild / Too Much Monkey Business / Got Love If You Want It. Compilation released on elpee and picture elpee in November 1984 in Germany (Astan, 20118/PD20118). Re-packaged as Five Long Years on elpee in May 1988 in Germany (Big Time, 2215515).
You Don’t Know Like I Know (1984)
b/w Knock On Wood. Co-credited to Phil Collins and released on 7-inch in November 1984 in Australia (Duck/Warner Bros., 7-29113).
Forever Man (1985)
b/w Too Bad + Something’s Happening. Released on 7-inch and three-track 12-inch in March 1985 in the US (Warner Bros., 29081), Canada (Warner Bros., 92 90817) and Germany (Duck, 929 081-7/920 313-0); reached #51 on the UK charts (charted on March 16, 1985 for 4 weeks) and #26 on the US charts (charted on March 9, 1985 for 12 weeks).
BEHIND THE SUN (1985)
She’s Waiting / See What Love Can Do / Same Old Blues / Knock On Wood / Something’s Happening // Forever Man / It All Depends / Tangled In Love / Never Make You Cry / Just Like A Prisoner / Behind The Sun. Released on elpee, CD and cassette in March 1985 in the UK (Warner Bros., 92 5166-1/2/4), the US (Duck, 25166), Brazil (Warner Bros., 6107 043), Germany (Warner Bros., 925 166-1/4) and Japan (Warner Bros., P-13069); reached #8 on the UK charts and #34 on the US charts (RIAA certified platinum record). Re-released on CD in the US (Warner Bros., 47735) and in Japan (Warner Bros., WPCR-11103).
See What Love Can Do (1985)
b/w She’s Waiting. Released on 7-inch in June 1985 in the US (Duck, 7-28986); reached #89 on the US charts (charted on June 29, 1985 for 2 weeks). Also released as one-track promotional 12-inch in 1985 in the US (Warner Bros., PRO-A-2306). Re-released on 7-inch in the US (Warner Bros., GWB-0538) with “Forever Man” on the flip side.
She’s Waiting (1985)
b/w Jail Bait. Released on 7-inch in July 1985 in the UK (Duck, W8954), Germany (Duck, 928954-7) and Japan (Warner Bros, P-1975). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
EDGE OF DARKNESS (1985)
Edge of Darkness / Shoot Out / Obituary / Escape From Northmoor / Oxford Circus / Northmoor. Co-credited to Michael Kamen and released on EP and 3-inch CDEP in December 1985 in the UK (BBC, 12RSL/CDRSL-178).
Edge of Darkness (1985)
b/w Shoot Out. Released on 7-inch in December 1985 in the UK (BBC, RESL-178); reached #65 on the UK charts (charted on January 4, 1986 for 3 weeks).
THE SURVIVOR (1986)
Live tracks: I Wish You Would / For Your Love / Certain Girl / Got To Hurry / Too Much Monkey Business / I Don’t Care No More / Bye Bye Bird / Twenty-Three Hours Too Long / Baby Don’t Worry / Take It Easy Baby. Compilation released on elpee in March 1986 in the UK (Thunderbolt, THBL-013).
AUGUST (1986)
It’s In The Way That You Use It / Run / Tearing Us Apart / Bad Influence / Walk Away / Hung Up On Your Love // Take A Chance / Hold On / Miss You / Holy Mother / Behind The Mask. Released on elpee, cassette and expanded CD (with one bonus track, “Grand Illusion”) on November 24, 1986 in the UK (Duck, WX-71/C), the US (Warner Bros., 25476-1/4/2), Brazil (Reprise, 6709 236), Germany (Duck/Warner Bros., 925476-1/2), Japan (Duck, P-13390/PSC-107), Mexico (Warner Bros., LWB-6549) and Venezuela (Rodven Discos, 3157); reached #3 on the UK charts and #37 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Re-issued on CD in 1990 in Japan (Warner, WPCP-3990), in 1998 in Japan (Warner, WPCR-10115) and in 2001 in the UK (Warner Bros., 47736-2). Re-packaged with Unplugged on 2CD in 1995 in Australia (Warner Bros., 46068). Re-packaged with Money And Cigarettes and Journeyman on 3CD in 2005 in Australia (Warner Bros., 49493).
LO MEJOR DE ERIC CLAPTON (1986)
Let It Rain / Spoonful / Badge / Tell The Truth / Hideaway / Layla / Crossroads / Sea of Joy / After Midnight. Compilation released on elpee in 1986 in Spain (RSO, 829 502-1).
Behind The Mask (1987)
b/w Grand Illusion + Wanna Make Love To You. Released on 7-inch and three-track 12-inch in January 1987 in the UK (Warner Bros., W8461/T), Germany (Duck, 920 621-0) and Spain (WEA, 823); reached #15 on the UK charts (charted on January 17, 1987 for 11 weeks). Also released as one-track promotional 7-inch in 1987 in the US (Warner Bros., 7-28391).
It’s In The Way That You Use It (1987)
b/w Grand Illusion. Released on 7-inch in March 1987 in the US (Duck, 7-28514), Japan (Warner Bros., P-2180) and Portugal (WEA, 1591267). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
Tearing Us Apart (1987)
b/w Hold On + Run (live). Co-credited to Tina Turner and released on 7-inch, three-track 12-inch and three-track 12-inch picture disc in June 1987 in the UK (Warner Bros., W8299/T/TP), Germany (Duck/Warner Bros., 928299-7/920718-0), Japan (Duck/Warner Bros., P-2300) and Portugal (Warner, 1591997); reached #56 on the UK charts (charted on June 20, 1987 for 3 weeks). Also released as one-track promotional 12-inch in 1987 in the US (Duck/Warner Bros., PRO-A-2578).
Miss You (1987)
Released as a one-track promotional 12-inch in 1986 in the US (Duck/Warner Bros., PRO-A-2683).
Run (1987)
Released as one-track promotional 12-inch in 1987 in the US (Warner Bros., PRO-A-2700).
Wonderful Tonight (1987)
b/w I Shot The Sheriff + Layla, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Wonderful Tonight (live). Released on 7-inch, three-track CD single and four-track cassette single in August 1987 in the UK (Polydor, POSP/POSPC-881) and Germany (Polydor, 887 754-2).
THE CREAM OF CLAPTON (1987)
Layla / Badge / I Feel Free / Sunshine of Your Love / Strange Brew / White Room / Cocaine / I Shot The Sheriff / Behind The Mask / Forever Man / Lay Down Sally / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Wonderful Tonight / Let It Grow / Promises / I’ve Got A Rock ‘N’ Roll Heart. Released on 2LP in September 1987 in the UK (Polydor, ECTV-1); reached #9 on the UK charts.
Holy Mother (1987)
b/w Tangled In Love + Forever Man, Behind The Mask. Released on 7-inch and four-track 12-inch in November 1987 in the UK (Duck/Warner Bros., W8141/T).
THE EARLY CLAPTON COLLECTION (1987)
Got To Hurry / I Ain’t Got You / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / Let It Rock (live) / A Certain Girl / Take It Easy Babe (live) / Too Much Monkey Business (live) / Draggin’ My Tail / Tribute To Elmore / Snake Drive / West Coast Idea / Choker / Freight Loader / Miles Road // Maudie (live) / It Hurts To Be In Love (live) / Have You Ever Loved A Woman (live) / Steppin’ Out / Have You Heard / Lonely Years / Bernard Jenkins / I’m Your Witchdoctor / Telephone Blues / They Call It Stormy Monday / On The Top of The World. Compilation released on 2LP in 1987 in the UK (Castle Communications, CCSLP-162).
CROSSROADS (1988)
Boom Boom / Honey In Your Hips / Baby What’s Wrong / I Wish You Would / A Certain Girl / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / I Ain’t Got You / For Your Love / Got To Hurry / Lonely Years / Bernard Jenkins / Hideaway / All Your Love (I Miss Loving) / Ramblin’ On My Mind / Have You Ever Loved A Woman (live) / Wrapping Paper / I Feel Free / Spoonful / Lawdy Mama / Strange Brew / Sunshine of Your Love / Tales of Brave Ulysses / Steppin’ Out // Anyone For Tennis / White Room / Crossroads (live) / Badge / Presence of The Lord / Can’t Find My Way Home / Sleeping In The Ground / Comin’ Home / Blues Power / After Midnight (alternate mix) / Let It Rain / Tell The Truth / Roll It Over / Layla / Mean Old World / Key To The Highway (live) / Crossroads (live) // Got To Get Better In A Little While / Evil / One More Chance / Mean Old Frisco / Snake Lake Blues / Let It Grow / Ain’t That Lovin’ You / Motherless Children / I Shot The Sheriff (live) / Better Make It Through Today / THE Sky Is Crying / I Found A Love / (When Things Go Wrong) It Hurts Me Too / What’cha Gonna Do? / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Someone Like You // Hello Old Friend / Sign Language / Further On Up The Road (live) / Lay Down Sally / Wonderful Tonight / Cocaine / Promises / If I Don’t Be There By Morning / Double Trouble (live) / I Can’t Stand It / The Shape You’re In / Heaven Is One Step Away / She’s Waiting / Too Bad / Miss You / Wanna Make Love To You / After Midnight (version). Compilation released on 4CD and 4CS boxed set in April 1988 in the UK (Polydor, 835 261-1/ROADC1), the US (Polydor, 835 261-1/2), Japan (Polydor, 72MM-4503/8, P92P-50037/40) and in 1989 in Argentina (Polydor, 835 262/7); reached #34 on the US charts (RIAA certified 2X platinum record).
After Midnight (1988)
b/w I Can’t Stand It. Released on 7-inch in July 1988 in the US and Australia (Polydor, 887 403-7) with picture sleeve.
HOMEBOY (1989)
Travelling East / Johnny / Call Me If You Need Me / Bridge / Pretty Baby / Dixie / Rubys Loft / *Country Bikin’ / I Want To Love You Baby / Bike Ride / Ruby / *Party / Living In The Real World / *Training / Final Fight / *Chase / Dixie / Homeboy. Released on elpee, cassette and expanded (*) CD in February 1989 in the UK (Virgin, V/CDV-2574), the US (Virgin, 4-91241) and Japan (Virgin, VJD-32110).
Homeboy (1989)
Released as one-track promotional 7-inch in 1989 in the UK (Virgin, ECDJ 1).
JOURNEYMAN (1989)
Pretending / Anything For Your Love / Bad Love / Running On Faith / Hard Times / Hound Dog / No Alibis / Run So Far / Old Love / Breaking Point / Lead Me On / Before You Accuse Me. Released on elpee in November 1989 in the UK (Reprise, WX-322) and Venezuela (Sonografica, 90039-L); reached #3 on the UK charts and #16 on the US charts (RIAA certified 2X platinum record).
Pretending (1989)
b/w Before You Accuse Me. Released on 7-inch in November 1989 in the US (Duck, 7-22732) and Germany (Warner Bros., 922 732-7); reached #55 on the US charts. Released on 7-inch in November 1989 in the UK (Warner Bros., W9770) with “Hard Times” on the B side. Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
Before You Accuse Me (1989)
Released as one-track promotional CD single in 1989 in the US (Duck, PRO-CD-4050).
THE CREAM OF ERIC CLAPTON (1989)
Layla / Badge / I Feel Free / Sunshine of Your Love / Crossroads / Strange Brew / White Room / Cocaine / I Shot The Sheriff / Lay Down Sally / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Wonderful Tonight / Let It Grow / Promises / After Midnight (extended version) / Tell The Truth. Compilation released on CD in 1989 in Japan (Polydor, P25P-25096).
Bad Love (1990)
b/w Before You Accuse Me, b/w Hard Times (US), b/w I Shot The Sheriff (live) (UK spec.ed.) + Badge (live), Let It Rain. Released on 7-inch, cassette single, 3-inch CD single and three-track 12-inch in January 1990 in the UK (Reprise, W2644/B/T), the US (Reprise, 919980-4), Germany (Warner Bros., 922 644-7) and Japan (Warner, WPDP-6218); reached #25 on the UK charts (charted on January 27, 1990 for 7 weeks) and #88 on the US charts. Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
No Alibis (1990)
b/w Running On Faith, b/w Hound Dog (US) + Cocaine (live). Released on 7-inch, cassette single and three-track CD single in April 1990 in the UK, Australia and Germany (Reprise, W9981/CD) and the US (Reprise, 919848-4); reached #53 on the UK charts (charted on April 14, 1990 for 3 weeks). Regional versions feature picture sleeve.
THE ERIC CLAPTON STORY (1990)
Cocaine / Lay Down Sally / Wonderful Tonight / Crossroads / Rambling On My Mind (live) / After Midnight / I Shot The Sheriff / Further On Up The Road (live) / Motherless Child / Layla / Next Time You See Her / Knocking On Heaven’s Door / Sunshine of Your Love / Tulsa Time (live) / Let It Grow / Steady Rollin’ Man / Have You Ever Loved A Woman (live). Compilation released on 2LP in 1990 in Italy (Polydor, 843 266-1).
24 NIGHTS (1991)
Live tracks: Badge / Running On Faith / White Room / Sunshine of Your Love / Watch Yourself / Have You Ever Loved Woman / Worried Life Blues / Hoodoo Man // Pretending / Bad Love / Old Love / Wonderful Tonight / Bell Bottom Blues / Hard Times / Edge of Darkness. Released on 2LP and 2CD on October 8, 1991 in the UK (Reprise, WX-373), the US (Duck/Reprise, W1-26420), Japan (Reprise, WPCP-4491/2) and Taiwan (Warner, 24620-2); reached #17 on the UK charts and #38 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record). Also released as promotional boxed set of seven 7-inch singles in 1991 in the UK (WEA, ECB3).
Wonderful Tonight (live) (1991)
b/w Edge of Darkness (live) + Layla (live), Cocaine (live), No Alibis (live), I Shot The Sheriff (live). Released on 7-inch, 3-track CD single and six-track 2CD single in November 1991 in the UK (Warner, W0069/CD/X); reached #30 on the UK charts (charted on November 16, 1991 for 7 weeks).
THE EARLY YEARS (1991)
For Your Love / Too Much Monkey Business (live) / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / Smokestack Lightning (live) / Take It Easy (live) / I’m Your Witchdoctor / On Top of The World / Snake Drive / Tribute To Elmore / Draggin’ My Tail / Freight Loader / Miles Road. Compilation released on CD in 1991 in the US (Creative Sounds, CRO 9947).
MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK: RUSH (1992)
New Recruit / Tracks & Lines / Realization / Kristen And Jim / Preludin Fugue / Cold Turkey / Will Gaines / Help Me Up / Don’t Know Which Way To Go / Tears In Heaven. Released on elpee, CD and cassette in January 1992 in the US and Germany (Reprise, 26794-2), Japan (Warner, PTS-2038) and Korea (Warner, WL-133); reached #24 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record).
Tears In Heaven (1992)
b/w White Room (live) (UK), b/w Tracks And Lines. Released on 7-inch, cassette single and CD single in January 1992 in the UK (Reprise, W0081/C), the US (Reprise, 19038) and Japan (WEA, WPDP-6325); reached #5 on the UK charts (charted on February 8, 1992 for 12 weeks) and #2 on the US charts (RIAA certified platinum record).
Runaway Train (1992)
b/w Understanding Women + Made For Me, Through The Storm, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Slow Rivers. Released on 7-inch, three-track CD single and four-track CD single in July 1992 in the UK (Rocket, EJS/EJSCD/EJSCB-29) and Japan (Rocket, PHCR-8018); reached #31 on the UK charts (charted on August 1, 1992 for 4 weeks).
UNPLUGGED (1992)
Signe / Before You Accuse Me / Hey Hey / Tears In Heaven / Lonely Stranger / Nobody Knows When You’re Down & Out / Layla // Running On Faith / Walkin’ Blues / Alberta / San Francisco Bay Blues / Malted Milk / Old Love / *Rollin’ And Tumblin’. Released on elpee and expanded (*) CD and CD minidisc on August 25, 1992 in the US (Reprise, 45024-2/8), Brazil (Reprise, 670.9420/945024-2) and Colombia (MTM/Reprise, 045024); reached #2 on the UK charts and #1 on the US charts (RIAA certified 10X platinum record).
Layla (acoustic version) (1992)
b/w Signe + MTV Unplugged Interview, Tears In Heaven (acoustic version). Released on 7-inch, cassette single and three-track CD single in September 1992 in the UK and Germany (Reprise, W1034C/CD), the US (7/2-18787)
Running On Faith (acoustic version) (1992)
Released as two-track promotional CD single in 1992 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-6135) featuring edit and LP versions of “Running On Faith (acoustic version).”
Lonely Stranger (1992)
b/w Layla. Released on 3-inch CD single in 1992 in Japan (Warner, WPDP-6315).
Stone Free (1993)
Released as one-track promotional CD single in 1993 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-6612).
FROM THE CRADLE (1994)
Third Degree / Hoochie Coochie Man / Standin’ Round Cryin’ / Groanin’ The Blues / Blues Before Sunrise / Reconsider Now / Five Long Years / I’m Tore Down / How Long Blues / Goin’ Away Blues / Blues Leave Me Alone / Sinner’s Prayer / Motherless Child / It Hurts Me Too / Someday After A While. Released on CD on September 13, 1994 in the UK; reached #1 on the UK charts. Released on expanded CD (with bonus track, “Driftin’”) on September 13, 1994 in the US and Germany (Reprise, 45735) with different track order; reached #1 on the US charts (RIAA certified 3X platinum record).
Motherless Child (1994)
b/w Driftin’ + County Jail (live), 32-20 (live). Released on cassette single, CD single and four-track CD single in October 1994 in the UK (Reprise, W0271C), the US (Reprise, 918044-2), France (WEA, 41834-9), Germany (WEA, 41834-2) and Japan (WEA, WPDR-3012); reached #63 on the UK charts (charted on October 15, 1994 for one week). Also released as one-track promotional CD single in 1994 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-7200).
I’m Tore Down (1994)
b/w County Jail (live), 32-20 (live). Released as three-track CD single in 1994 in Japan (WEA, WPCR-115). Also released as one-track promotional CD single in 1994 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-7150).
THE CREAM OF CLAPTON (1994)
Layla / Badge / I Feel Free / Sunshine of Your Love / Crossroads / Strange Brew / White Room / Bell Bottom Blues / After Midnight / Swing Low Sweet Chariot / Lay Down Sally / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Wonderful Tonight / I Can’t Stand It. Compilation released on CD in 1994 in the UK (Polydor, 521 881-2).
Five Long Years (1994)
Released as one-track promotional CD single in 1994 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-7263).
SUPER GOLDEN RADIO SHOWS NO. 030: ERIC CLAPTON LIVE IN SANTA MONICA 1978 (1994)
Live tracks: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Lay Down Sally / Next Time I See Her / Cocaine / Badge / Sign Language / Layla. Recorded live in 1978 and released on CD in 1994 in Italy (Super Gold Radio Shows, SGRS030).
THE CREAM OF CLAPTON (1995)
I Feel Free / Sunshine of Your Love / White Room / Crossroads / Badge / Presence of The Lord / Blues Power / After Midnight / Let It Rain / Bell Bottom Blues / Layla / I Shot The Sheriff / Let It Grow / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Hello Old Friend / Cocaine / Wonderful Tonight / Promises / I Can’t Stand It. Compilation released on CD and cassette on March 7, 1995 in the US (Chronicles/Polydor, P4 27116).
Change The World (1996)
b/w Danny Boy + Change The World (instrumental). Released as two-track CD single and three-track CD single in July 1996 in the US (Reprise, 17621-1/43727-9), Germany (Warner, 43727-2) and Japan (Reprise, WPCR-810); reached #18 on the UK charts (charted on July 20, 1996 for 5 weeks) (RIAA certified gold record). Also released as one-track promotional CD single in 1996 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-8248/8283).
BLUES POWER (1996)
Snake Drive / Freight Loader / West Coast Idea / I’m Your Witch Doctor / Choker / Louise / You Can’t Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover / Boom Boom / Honey In Your Hips / Talkin’ About You / Putty (In Your Hands) / Tribute To Elmore / Draggin’ My Tail / Miles Road. Compilation released on CD and cassette in 1996 in the UK (Hallmark, 304002/4).
RETAIL THERAPY (1997)
Blues Rock / Angelica / Pnom-Sen / Sno-God / Sienna / Seven / Angelica’s Dream / What She Wants / Donna / Rip Stop / What Else. Credited to T.D.F. and released on CD in 1997 in the US and Germany (Reprise, 46489-2).
Rip Stop (1997)
b/w Rip Stop (DJ Pulse 7” mix), Rip Stop (DJ Pulse 12” mix), Rip Stop (DJ Pulse Beatz Mix), Rip Stop (Shed Science ‘Angelic Uplift” Remix). Released as promotional five-track CD single in 1997 in the UK (WEA, W0399CDDJ).
STRICTLY THE BLUES (1998)
Got To Hurry / I Ain’t Got You / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / Let It Rock / Certain Girl / Take It Easy Baby / Too Much Monkey Business / Draggin’ My Tail / Tribute To Elmore / Snake Drive / West Coast Idea / Choker / Freight Loader / Down In The Boots / LA Breakdown / Steelin’ / Chuckles / I’m Your Witchdoctor / Telephone Blues / On Top of the World. Compilation released on CD on February 5, 1998 in the UK (Pulse, PLSCD-103).
PILGRIM (1998)
My Father’s Eyes / River of Tears / Pilgrim / Broken Hearted / One Chance / Circus / Going Down Slow / Fall Like Rain / Born In Time / Sick And Tired / Needs His Woman / She’s Gone / You Were There / Inside of Me. Released on CD on March 10, 1998 in the US (Reprise, 46577) and expanded CD (with bonus track, “Theme From A Movie That Never Happened”) in 1998 in Japan (WEA, WPCR-1400); reached #6 on the UK charts, #4 on the US charts (RIAA certified platinum record) and #5 on the Canadian charts.
My Father’s Eyes (1998)
b/w Inside of Me (instrumental remix) + Change The World, Theme From A Movie That Never Happened (orchestral). Released on two-track CD single, three-track CD single and four-track CD single on March 24, 1998 in the UK (Reprise, W0443CD), Germany (Warner, 17243-9) and Japan (Reprise, WPCR-1415); reached #33 on the UK charts (charted on April 4, 1998 for 2 weeks).
BLUES COLLECTION (1998)
Spoonful / Four Until Late / Rollin’ & Tumblin’ / I’m So Glad / Crossroads (live) / Born Under A Bad Sign / Nobody Knows You / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Sky Is Crying / Singin’ The Blues / Double Trouble / Floating Bridge / We’ve Been Told / County Jail. Compilation released on CD on April 7, 1998 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-1676).
Circus (1998)
b/w Behind The Mask, Bad Love, Tearing Us Apart. Released as four-track CD single on June 24, 1998 in the UK (Reprise, W0447CD); reached #39 on the UK charts (charted on July 4, 1998 for 2 weeks).
She’s Gone (1998)
Released as one-track promotional CD single in 1998 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-9268/9271).
Pilgrim (1998)
b/w Pilgrim (mick guzauski remix edit), Needs His Woman. Released on three-track CD single in 1998 in the UK (Reprise, W456CD).
BLUES (1999)
Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself) / Mean Old World / Ain’t That Lovin’ You / The Sky Is Crying / Cryin’ / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Alberta / Early In The Morning / Give Me Strength / Meet Me (Down At The Bottom) / County Jail Blues / Floating Bridge / Blow Wind Blow / To Make Somebody Happy / Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself) // Stormy Monday / Worried Life Blues / Early In The Morning / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Wonderful Tonight / Kind Hearted Woman / Double Trouble / Driftin’ Blues / Crossroads / Further On Up The Road. Released on 2CD on July 27, 1999 in the US (Polydor); reached #52 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record).
Blues Eyes Blue (1999)
b/w Circus, Old Love, Blue Eyes Blue (video), Wonderful Tonight (live edit). Released on four-track CD single and 2CD single on 1999 in the UK (Reprise, W508CDX), Australia (Reprise, 44764-2), Germany (Reprise, 44766-2) and Japan (Warner, WPCR-10603).
(I) Get Lost (1999)
b/w (I) Get Lost (soundtrack version), (I) Get Lost (David Morales radio edit), (I) Get Lost (David Morales club mix), (I) Get Lost (stereo dub), (I) Get Lost (Yost Nothing Without U mix), (I) Get Lost (Yost Lost & Found dub), (I) Get Lost (acoustic tears mix). Released on four-track 12-inch, four-track CD single and eight-track CDEP in 1999 in the US and Mexico (Reprise, 44783-0/2), Germany (Reprise, 44809-2) and Japan (Reprise, WPCR-10671).
CLAPTON CHRONICLES: THE BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON (1999)
Blue Eyes Blue / Change The World / My Father’s Eyes / Tears In Heaven / Layla (Unplugged version) / Pretending / Bad Love / Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself) / It’s In The Way That You Use It / Forever Man / Running On Faith / She’s Waiting / River of Tears / (I) Get Lost. Compilation released on CD on October 12, 1999 in the US (Reprise, 47553) and as expanded CD (with one bonus track, “Wonderful Tonight (live)” in 1999 in Hong Kong and Taiwan (Reprise, 47564) and as expanded CD (with two bonus tracks) in 1999 in Japan (Reprise, WPCR-10600). Released on CD+CDEP in 1999 in Singapore (Reprise, 47564-2). Released on CD three-track CD single in 1999 in Japan (Warner, WPCR-10738/9). Also released as promotional CD in 1999 in Germany (Warner, PROP-05106). Re-released on 2CD (with bonus disc of material) in 2007 in Hong Kong (Reprise, 43274-2) and Singapore (Reprise, 4993-2).
STAGES (2000)
Steppin’ Out / Rambling On My Mind / Hide Away / Have You Heard / Outside Woman Blues / Crossroads / Stormy Monday / Well… All Right / Bell Bottom Blues / Blues Power / Driftin’ Blues / Mean Old Frisco. Compilation released on CD on April 25, 2000 in the UK (Universal/Spectrum, 550 028-2) and on July 12, 2000 in Japan (Polydor, POCP-1554). Re-issued on CD in 2005 in Japan (Universal, UICY-9903) and in 2009 in Japan (Universal, UICY-91363).
RIDIN’ WITH THE KING (2000)
Riding With The King / Ten Long Years / Key To The Highway / Marry You / Three O’Clock Blues / Help The Poor / I Wanna Be / Worried Life Blues / Days of Old / When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer / Hold On! I’m Coming / Come Rain Or Come Shine. Co-credited to B.B. King and released on CD in 2000 in the UK (Warner, 47612).
Riding With the King (2000)
b/w Key To The Highway, Let Me Love You. Co-credited to B.B. King and released on three-track CD single in 2000 in Japan (Warner, WPCR-10801).
I Wanna Be (edit) (2000)
b/w I Wanna Be (lp version). Co-credited to B.B. King and released as promotional CD single in 2000 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CDR100414).
REPTILE (2001)
Reptile / Got You On My Mind / Travelin’ Light / Believe In Life / Come Back Baby / Broken Down / Find Myself / I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It / I Want A Little Girl / Second Nature / Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight / Modern Girl / Superman Inside / Son And Sylvia. Released on 2LP and CD on March 13, 2001 in the UK, the US and Taiwan (Reprise, 47966-1/2); reached #5 on the US charts (RIAA certified gold record) and #11 on the Canadian charts. Released on expanded CD (with one bonus track, “Losing Head”) in 2001 in Japan (Reprise, WPCR-11100).
I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It (2001)
Released as promotional CD single in 2001 in Germany (WEA, PRO-2394).
Believe In Life (2001)
b/w I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It (HF dub vocal mix), I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It (HF acid mix), Believe In Life (HF disco radio edit). Released on CD single in 2001 in Japan (Reprise, WPCR-11105).
ONE MORE CAR, ONE MORE RIDER (2002)
Live tracks: Key To The Highway / Reptile / Got You On My Mind / Tears In Heaven / Bell Bottom Blues / Change The World / Father’s Eyes / River of Tears / Going Down Slow / She’s Gone // I Want A Little Girl / Badge / Hoochie Coochie Man / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Cocaine / Wonderful Tonight / Layla / Sunshine of Your Love / Over The Rainbow. Released on 2CD on November 5, 2002 in the UK (Reprise, 48397-2), the US and Taiwan (Reprise, 48374) and Japan (Reprise, WPCR-11400/1); reached #43 on the US charts.
Higher Ground (2003)
b/w Higher Ground (instrumental), High Ground (call-out hook). Released as promotional CD single in 2003 in the US (Motown, MOTR20972-2).
MARTIN SCORCESE PRESENTS THE BLUES: ERIC CLAPTON (2003)
All Your Love / Steppin’ Out / Rollin’ And Tumblin’ / I’m So Glad / Spoonful (live) / Sleeping In The Ground / Rockin’ Daddy / Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Mean Old World / Crossroads (live). Compilation released on CD on September 9, 2003 in the UK (Polydor, 9808 003) and the US (Polydor, 79602).
BALLADS (2003)
Tears In Heaven (Unplugged version) / Change The World (live) / Circus / Miss You / Just Like A Prisoner / Badge (live) / Old Love / Come Rain Or Come Shine / Pretty Girl / Wonderful Tonight (live) / Over The Rainbow (live) / Layla (live). Compilation released on CD on November 17, 2003 in Japan (Reprise, WPCR-11760).
ME AND MR. JOHNSON (2004)
When You Got A Good Friend / Little Queen of Spades / They’re Red Hot / Me And The Devil Blues / Traveling Riverside Blues / Last Fair Deal Gone Down / Stop Breakin’ Down Blues / Milkcow’s Calf Blues / Kind Hearted Woman Blues / Come On In My Kitchen / If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day / Love In Vain / 32-20 Blues / Hell Hound On My Trail. Released on elpee and CD on March 30, 2o04 in the UK (Warner, 48730-2), the US, Germany, Korea and Taiwan (Reprise, 48423-1/2), Indonesia (Reprise, WMI-5029) and Japan (Warner, WPCR-11800). Released on audiophile elpee in 2004 in the US (Reprise, REP1-18423).
If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day (2004)
Released as promotional CD single in 2004 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-101292).
THE BEST OF ERIC CLAPTON: THE MILLENIUM COLLECTION (2004)
I Shot The Sheriff / After Midnight / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Wonderful Tonight / Layla / Cocaine / Lay Down Sally / Bell Bottom Blues / Promises / Let It Rain / Let It Grow. Compilation released on CD on June 15, 2004 in the US (Polydor, 275902).
Sweet Home Chicago (2004)
Released as promotional CD single in 2004 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CD-101459).
SESSIONS FOR ROBERT J (2005)
Live tracks: Sweet Home Chicago / Milkcow’s Calf Blues / Terraplane Blues / If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day / Stop Breakin’ Down Blues / Little Queen of Spades / Travelling Riverside Blues / Me And The Devil Blues / From Four Until Late / Kindhearted Woman Blues / Ramblin’ On My Mind. Released on CD + DVD in 2005 in the UK (Warner, 48978), the US (Reprise, 48926-2) and Japan (Warner, WPZR-30081).
BACK HOME (2005)
So Tired / Say What You Will / I’m Going Left / Love Don’t Love Nobody / Revolution / Love Comes To Everyone / Lost And Found / Piece of My Heart / One Day / One Track Mind / Run Home To Me / Back Home. Released on 2LP and CD on August 30, 2005 in the UK, the US and Taiwan (Reprise, 49395-1/2) and Japan (Warner, WPCR-12080).
Revolution (edit) (2005)
b/w Revolution (album version). Released as promotional CD single in 2005 in the US (Duck, PRO-CD-101586).
Say What You Will (edit)
b/w Say What You Will (album version). Released as promotional CD single in 2005 in the US (Duck, PRO-CD-101590).
So Tired (2005)
Released as promotional CD single in 2005 in the US (Reprise, PRO-CDR-101651).
THE ROAD TO ESCONDIDO (2006)
Danger / Heads In Georgia / Missing Person / When This War Is Over / Sporting Life Blues / Dead End Road / It’s Easy / Hard To Thrill / Anyway The Wind Blows / Three Little Girls / Don’t Cry Sister / Last Will And Testament / Who Am I Telling You? / Ride The River. Co-credited to JJ Cale and released on 180g vinyl 2LP and CD November 6, 2007 in the US (Reprise, 444418-1/2).
GUITAR LEGEND (2006)
Baby What’s Wrong / Boom Boom / Honey In Your Hips / Talkin’ About You / I Wish You Would / Good Morning Little Schoolgirl / Got To Hurry / I Ain’t Got You / Putty (In Your Hands) / For Your Love / Too Much Monkey Business / Let It Rock / Five Long Years / Louise / Take It Easy Baby / Draggin’ My Tail / Snake Drive / West Coast Idea / Choker / Freight Loader / Miles Road / I’m Your Witch Doctor / Telephone Blues. Compilation released on CD in 2006 in the UK (Metro, METRCD-188).
COMPLETE CLAPTON (2007)
I Feel Free / Sunshine of Your Love / White Room / Crossroads / Badge / Presence of The Lord / After Midnight / Let It Rain / Bell Bottom Blues / Layla / Let It Grow / I Shot The Sheriff / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / Hello Old Friend / Cocaine / Lay Down Sally / Wonderful Tonight / Promises / I Can’t Stand It // I’ve Got A Rock ‘n Roll Heart / She’s Waiting / Forever Man / It’s In The Way That You Use It / Miss You / Pretending / Bad Love / Tears In Heaven / Layla (Unplugged) / Running On Faith (Unplugged) / Motherless Child / Change The World / My Father’s Eyes / Riding With The King / Sweet Home Chicago / If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day / Ride The River. Compilation released on 180g vinyl 4LP and 2CD on October 9, 2007 in the US (Reprise, 294332-1/2) and Japan (Warner, WPCR-12775/6); reached #2 on the UK charts and #14 on the US charts. Released on 2CD in 2007 in China (Universal, GE0084C) and Taiwan (Universal, 174619-3) with slightly different tracks/order. Released on 2CD in 20o7 in the UK (Polydor, 1746193) with only 28 tracks.
LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (2009)
Live tracks: Had To Cry Today / Low Down / Them Changes / Forever Man / Sleeping In The Ground / Presence of The Lord / Glad / Well All Right / Double Trouble / Pearly Queen / Tell The Truth / No Face, No Name, No Number // After Midnight / Split Decision / Rambling On My Mind / Georgia On My Mind / Little Wing / Voodoo Chile / Can’t Find My Way Home / Dear Mr. Fantasy / Cocaine. Co-credited to Steve Winwood and released as 2CD on May 19, 2009 in the US (Reprise, 093624979883); reached #14 on the US charts.
CLAPTON (2010)
Travelin’ Alone / Rockin’ Chair / River Runs Deep / Judgement Day / How Deep Is The Ocean / My Very Good Friend The Milkman / Can’t Hold Out Much Longer / That’s No Way To Get Along / Everything Will Be Alright / Diamonds Made From Rain / When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful / Hard Times Blues / Run Back To Your Side / Autumn Leaves. Released on CD on September 28, 2010 in the US (Reprise).
