Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Bottle Of Red WineBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
| A2 | AnydayDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Piano, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockWritten-By, Lead Vocals – Eric Clapton |
| A3 | I Looked AwayDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Piano, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockWritten-By, Lead Vocals – Eric Clapton |
| A4 | Let It RainBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
| A5 | Lonesome And A Long Way From HomeBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John SimonSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Eric Clapton, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie BramlettWritten-By, Piano – Leon Russell |
| B1 | Sea Of JoyBass, Guitar – Rik Grech*Drums – Ginger BakerWritten-By, Vocals, Organ, Guitar – Steve Winwood |
| B2 | LaylaAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Drums, Percussion, Piano – Jim Gordon |
| B3 | Blues PowerBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John SimonSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Piano – Leon Russell |
| B4 | Bell Bottom BluesAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Eric Clapton |
| C1 | After MidnightBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettWritten-By – John J. Cale* |
| C2 | Keep On GrowingDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby Whitlock |
| C3 | Little WingAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Jimi Hendrix |
| C4 | Presence Of The LordBass, Guitar – Rik Grech*Drums – Ginger BakerVocals, Organ, Guitar – Steve WinwoodWritten-By – Eric Clapton |
| D1 | Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?Drums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby Whitlock |
| D2 | Easy NowBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Eric Clapton |
| D3 | SlunkyBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Rhythm Guitar – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
| D4 | Key To The HighwayAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Willie Broonzy*, Charles Segar |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Incorporated
- Printed By – Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
Credits
- Executive Producer – Tom Dowd
- Guitar – Eric Clapton
- Producer – Jimmy Miller (tracks: B1, C4)
- Producer, Arranged By – Delaney Bramlett (tracks: A1, A4, A5, B3, C1, D2, D3), The Dominos (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4)
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] – Bill Halverson (tracks: A1, A4, A5, B3, C1, D2, D3), Chuck Kirkpatrick (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Howie Albert* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Carl Richardson* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Mac Emmerman* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Ron Albert (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4)
Notes
Printed in Germany.Made in Germany.
This compilation is part of the 8xLP Germany Only Box Set:
At Their Best
Heavy Cream Eric Clapton Ginger Baker Jack Bruce
RSO 2658 101
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (Cat # LP1): 2479 109
- Other (Cat # LP2): 2479 110
- Rights Society: GEMA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2659 025 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | RSO | 2659 025 | UK | 1973 |
| POL L 3503 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (Reel, Comp, Dou) | Polydor | POL L 3503 | US | 1972 |
| 2668 009 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | Polydor | 2668 009 | Canada | 1972 |
| MW 9037/8 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | RSO | MW 9037/8 | Japan | Unknown |
| PD 3503, PD-3503 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp, 6-A) | Polydor, Polydor | PD 3503, PD-3503 | US | 1972 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Bottle Of Red WineBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
3:06 |
| A2 | AnydayDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Piano, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockWritten-By, Lead Vocals – Eric Clapton |
6:33 |
| A3 | I Looked AwayDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Piano, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockWritten-By, Lead Vocals – Eric Clapton |
3:02 |
| A4 | Let It RainBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
5:07 |
| A5 | Lonesome And A Long Way From HomeBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John SimonSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Eric Clapton, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie BramlettWritten-By, Piano – Leon Russell |
3:43 |
| B1 | Sea Of JoyBass, Guitar – Rik Grech*Drums – Ginger BakerWritten-By, Vocals, Organ, Guitar – Steve Winwood |
5:23 |
| B2 | LaylaAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Drums, Percussion, Piano – Jim Gordon |
7:01 |
| B3 | Blues PowerBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John SimonSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Piano – Leon Russell |
3:10 |
| B4 | Bell Bottom BluesAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Eric Clapton |
5:00 |
| C1 | After MidnightBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettWritten-By – John J. Cale* |
3:11 |
| C2 | Keep On GrowingDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby Whitlock |
6:10 |
| C3 | Little WingAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Jimi Hendrix |
5:31 |
| C4 | Presence Of The LordBass, Guitar – Rik Grech*Drums – Ginger BakerVocals, Organ, Guitar – Steve WinwoodWritten-By – Eric Clapton |
4:48 |
| D1 | Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?Drums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Eric ClaptonWritten-By, Acoustic Guitar – Bobby Whitlock |
4:41 |
| D2 | Easy NowBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – Bonnie Bramlett, J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Eric Clapton |
2:58 |
| D3 | SlunkyBass – Carl RadleDrums – Jim GordonGuitar – Stephen StillsOrgan, Vocals – Bobby WhitlockPiano – John Simon, Leon RussellSaxophone – Bobby KeysTrumpet – Jim PriceVocals – J. I. Allison*, Rita Coolidge, Sonny CurtisVocals, Guitar [Rhythm] – Delaney BramlettVocals, Written-By – Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton |
3:33 |
| D4 | Key To The HighwayAcoustic Guitar – Bobby WhitlockDrums, Percussion, Piano – Jim GordonGuitar – Duane AllmanWritten-By – Willie Broonzy*, Charles Segar |
9:39 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Incorporated
- Manufactured By – Polydor Incorporated
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
Credits
- Executive Producer – Tom Dowd
- Guitar – Eric Clapton
- Mastered By – G,K,* (tracks: Sides A,C & D Of Variant 1), CT* (tracks: Side B Of Variant 1)
- Producer – Jimmy Miller (tracks: B1, C4)
- Producer, Arranged By – Delaney Bramlett (tracks: A1, A4, A5, B3, C1, D2, D3), The Dominos* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4)
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] – Bill Halverson (tracks: A1, A4, A5, B3, C1, D2, D3), Chuck Kirkpatrick (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Howie Albert* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Carl Richardson* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Mac Emmerman* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4), Ron Albert (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B4, C2, C3, D1, D4)
Notes
Top slit opening, not the top folding envelope sleeve.℗ 1972 Polydor Incorporated
Label Variation: Catalog number to left of spindle hole; side number to the right.
Catalog number is "PD 3503" (no dash between prefix and number) on both sleeve and label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side A Label): POLP 80325
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side B Label): POLP 80326
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side C Label): POLP 80327
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side D Label): POLP 80328
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Etched): POLP-80325-2D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Etched): POLP-80326-1D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C, Etched): POLP-80327-1D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D, Etched): TI POLP 80328.2D X PD 3503 D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A Variant 1 Etched): POLP-80325-CT3 1T
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B Variant 1 Etched): T1 POLP-80326-5 TC
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C Variant 1 Etched ): POLP-80327-7D-T
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D Variant 1 Etched): POLP-80328-7D-1T
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Stamped): STERLING D-5 TI
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Stamped): STERLING C TI
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C, Stamped): STERLING C TI
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D, Stamped): STERLING A 5
- Barcode (Side A Variant 1 Stamped & Etched): MASTERDISK G.K.
- Barcode (Side B Variant 1 Stamped): STERLING
- Barcode (Side C Variant 1 Stamped ): MASTERDISK 5
- Barcode (Side D Variant 1 Stamped): MASTERDISK 5
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2659 025 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | RSO | 2659 025 | UK | 1973 |
| POL L 3503 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (Reel, Comp, Dou) | Polydor | POL L 3503 | US | 1972 |
| 2668 009 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | Polydor | 2668 009 | Canada | 1972 |
| MW 9037/8 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp) | RSO | MW 9037/8 | Japan | Unknown |
| PD 3503, PD-3503 | Eric Clapton | At His Best (2xLP, Comp, 6-A) | Polydor, Polydor | PD 3503, PD-3503 | US | 1972 |











