Tracklist Hide Credits
| In The Studio | ||
| 1-1 | White RoomTimpani [Tympani] – Ginger Baker |
4:58 |
| 1-2 | Sitting On Top Of The WorldWritten-By – Chester Burnett |
4:58 |
| 1-3 | Passing The TimeGlockenspiel – Ginger BakerOrgan [Calliope] – Jack BruceOrgan [Pedals] – Felix Pappalardi |
4:32 |
| 1-4 | As You SaidCymbal [High Hat] – Ginger Baker |
4:20 |
| 1-5 | Pressed Rat And WarthogOther [Recitation] – Ginger BakerRecorder – Jack BruceTrumpet, Flute [Tonette] – Felix Pappalardi |
3:13 |
| 1-6 | Politician | 4:12 |
| 1-7 | Those Were The DaysBells [Swiss Hand] – Felix PappalardiMarimba, Chimes [Tubular Bells] – Ginger Baker |
2:53 |
| 1-8 | Born Under A Bad SignTambourine – Ginger BakerWritten-By – Booker T. Jones, William Bell |
3:09 |
| 1-9 | Deserted Cities Of The Heart | 3:38 |
| Live At The Fillmore | ||
| 2-1 | CrossroadsWritten-By – Robert Johnson |
4:18 |
| 2-2 | SpoonfulWritten-By – Willie Dixon |
16:47 |
| 2-3 | Traintime | 7:02 |
| 2-4 | Toad | 16:16 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polygram International Music B.V.
- Copyright (c) – Polygram International Music B.V.
- Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
- Published By – Arc Music Corp.
- Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
- Published By – King Of Spades Music
- Published By – Hoochie Coochie Music
- Published By – Southern Music Publishing Co. Inc.
- Recorded At – I.B.C. Studios
- Recorded At – Atlantic Studios
- Recorded At – Winterland
- Recorded At – Fillmore West
- Mastered At – Polygram Studios
- Made By – PMDC, Germany
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar, Cello – Jack Bruce (tracks: 1.4, 1.9)
- Artwork [Album Art] – Martin Sharp
- Bass – Jack Bruce (tracks: 1.1 to 1.3, 1.5 to 2.4)
- Design [Album] – Stanislaw Zagorski
- Drums – Ginger Baker (tracks: 1.1 to 1.3, 1.5 to 2.4)
- Engineer [Re-mix] – Adrian Barber (tracks: 2.1 to 2.4)
- Engineer [Recording] – Adrian Barber (tracks: 1.1 to 1.9), Bill Halverson (tracks: 2.1 to 2.4), Tom Dowd (tracks: 1.1 to 1.9)
- Guitar – Eric Clapton (tracks: 1.1 to 1.3, 1.5 to 2.4)
- Harmonica – Jack Bruce (tracks: 2.1 to 2.4)
- Lead Vocals – Jack Bruce (tracks: 1.3, 1.7)
- Photography By – Jim Marshall
- Producer – Felix Pappalardi
- Producer [By Arrangement With] – Robert Stigwood
- Remastered By [Digitally Remastered] – Joseph M. Palmaccio
- Viola – Felix Pappalardi (tracks: 1.1, 1.9)
- Vocals – Eric Clapton (tracks: 1.3, 1.7, 2.1 to 2.3), Ginger Baker (tracks: 1.3), Jack Bruce (tracks: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 to 2.3)
- Written-By – Ginger Baker (tracks: 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.4), Jack Bruce (tracks: 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9), Mike Taylor (tracks: 1.3, 1.5, 1.7), Pete Brown (tracks: 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9)
Notes
Recorded July & August 1967 at IBC Sudios, London and September & October 1967, January & February 1968, and June 1968 at Atlantic Studios, New York.Digitally remastered at PolyGram Studios
Published by:
Unichappell Music Inc. (track 1.1, 1.3 to 1.7, 1.9, 2.4)
Arc Music Corp. (track 1.2)
Irving Music Inc. (track 1.8)
King Of Spades Music (track 2.1)
Hoochie Coochie Music (track 2.2)
Southern Music Publishing Co. Inc. (track 2.3)
Wheels Of Fire was first released August 1968
℗ 1968 Polygram International Music B.V.
© 1997 Polygram International Music B.V.
CD 1+2 mould: Made in Germany by PMDC
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 31453 18122 9
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): 531 813-2 01 +
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): 531 814-2 01 /
- Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L002
- Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L001
- Mould SID Code (CD1+2): IFPI 01AP
- Mould SID Code (CD 1 Variant 2): IFPI 01M2
- Mould SID Code (CD 2 Variant 2): IFPI 01S2
- Label Code: LC 0309
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Other: PY 899
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 031/2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Mono) | Polydor | 582 031/2 | UK | 1968 |
| 827 578-2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | Polydor | 827 578-2 | US | Unknown |
| TD-1163-4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Giant | TD-1163-4 | Taiwan | 1968 |
| P36W 22003/4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | RSO | P36W 22003/4 | Japan | 1989 |
| 184 167/68 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | 184 167/68 | Germany | 1968 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| In The Studio | ||
| A1 | White RoomBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums, Timpani – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonViola – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:56 |
| A2 | Sitting On Top Of The WorldBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Chester Burnett |
4:56 |
| A3 | Passing The TimeBass, Organ [Calliope], Lead Vocals – Jack BruceDrums, Glockenspiel, Vocals – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonOrgan [Organ Pedals] – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
4:31 |
| A4 | As You SaidAcoustic Guitar, Cello, Vocals – Jack BruceHihat [High Hat] – Ginger BakerWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:19 |
| B1 | Pressed Rat And WarthogBass, Recorder – Jack BruceDrums, Voice [Recitation] – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonTrumpet, Recorder [Tonette] – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
3:13 |
| B2 | PoliticianBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:11 |
| B3 | Those Were The DaysBass, Lead Vocals – Jack BruceBells [Swiss Hand Bells] – Felix PappalardiDrums, Marimba, Bells [Tubular Bells] – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
2:52 |
| B4 | Born Under A Bad SignBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums, Tambourine – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Booker T. Jones, William Bell |
3:08 |
| B5 | Deserted Cities Of The HeartBass, Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonViola – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:36 |
| Live At The Fillmore | ||
| C1 | CrossroadsBass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Robert Johnson |
4:13 |
| C2 | SpoonfulBass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Willie Dixon |
16:44 |
| D1 | TraintimeBass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – John Group |
6:52 |
| D2 | ToadBass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar, Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Ginger Baker |
15:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Published By – Casserole
- Published By – ARC
- Published By – East
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
- Mastered At – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Mastered At – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Credits
- Artwork – Martin Sharp
- Design [Album] – Stanislaw Zagorski
- Engineer [Recording, Sides 1 & 2] – Adrian Barber, Tom Dowd
- Engineer [Recording, Sides 3 & 4] – Bill Halverson
- Engineer [Remix, Sides 3 & 4] – Adrian Barber
- Producer – Felix Pappalardi
Notes
US issue with Columbia Terre Haute plant label code imprints.Original stereo pressing on tan/purple ATCO labels, on labels under the number SD 2-700 is the text: Record 1 or Record 2, with a non-reflective silver gatefold cover.
Produced by arrangement with Robert Stigwood.
Released in the U.S.A. by special arrangement with Polydor Records, Ltd.
©1968 Atlantic Recording Company.
Printed in U.S.A.
On the inside cover Jack Bruce is credited for writing track D1.
On this release only Cat.# SD 2-700 is used on all labels, cover and spine.
The text "Distributed by ATCO Record Sales, etc." is missing on the labels.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): ST-C-681285CT
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): ST-C-681286CT
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side C): ST-C-681287CT
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side D): ST-C-681288CT
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Etched)): STC 681285CT3S
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Stamped)): ST C-681286_CT_1S
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C (Stamped)): ST C-681287_CT_2S
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D (Stamped)): ST C-681288_CT_1S
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 031/2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Mono) | Polydor | 582 031/2 | UK | 1968 |
| 827 578-2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | Polydor | 827 578-2 | US | Unknown |
| TD-1163-4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Giant | TD-1163-4 | Taiwan | 1968 |
| P36W 22003/4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | RSO | P36W 22003/4 | Japan | 1989 |
| 184 167/68 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | 184 167/68 | Germany | 1968 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| In The Studio | ||
| A1 | White RoomBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonTimpani – Ginger BakerViola – Felix PappalardiVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:56 |
| A2 | Sitting On Top Of The WorldBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Chester Burnett |
4:56 |
| A3 | Passing The TimeBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGlockenspiel – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonInstruments [Calliope] – Jack BruceLead Vocals – Jack BruceOrgan [Organ Pedals] – Felix PappalardiVocals – Eric Clapton, Ginger BakerWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
4:31 |
| A4 | As You SaidAcoustic Guitar – Jack BruceCello – Jack BruceHihat – Ginger BakerVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:19 |
| B1 | Pressed Rat And WarthogBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonInstruments [Tonette] – Felix PappalardiRecorder – Jack BruceTrumpet – Felix PappalardiVoice – Ginger BakerWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
3:13 |
| B2 | PoliticianBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:11 |
| B3 | Those Were The DaysBass – Jack BruceBells [Swiss Hand Bells] – Felix PappalardiBells [Tubular Bells] – Ginger BakerDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonLead Vocals – Jack BruceMarimba – Ginger BakerVocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
2:52 |
| B4 | Born Under A Bad SignBass – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonTambourine – Ginger BakerVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Booker T. Jones, William Bell |
3:08 |
| B5 | Deserted Cities Of The HeartAcoustic Guitar – Jack BruceBass – Jack BruceCello – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar – Eric ClaptonViola – Felix PappalardiVocals – Jack BruceWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:36 |
| Live At The Fillmore | ||
| C1 | CrossroadsWritten-By – Robert Johnson |
4:13 |
| C2 | SpoonfulWritten-By – Willie Dixon |
16:44 |
| D1 | TraintimeWritten-By – Jack Bruce |
6:52 |
| D2 | ToadWritten-By – Ginger Baker |
15:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Polydor, S.A.
- Printed By – Gráficas Foco, S.A.
Credits
- Arranged By – Robert Stigwood
- Bass – Jack Bruce (tracks: C1 to D2)
- Design [Album Sleeve] – Stanislaw Zagorski
- Drums – Ginger Baker (tracks: C1 to D2)
- Engineer – Adrian Barber (tracks: A1 to B5), Adrian Barber (tracks: C1 to D2), Bill Halverson (tracks: C1 to D2), Tom Dowd (tracks: A1 to B5)
- Guitar – Eric Clapton (tracks: C1 to D2)
- Harmonica – Jack Bruce (tracks: C1 to D2)
- Illustration [Album Sleeve] – Martin Sharp
- Producer – Felix Pappalardi
- Recorded By – Adrian Barber (tracks: A1 to B5), Bill Halverson (tracks: C1 to D2), Tom Dowd (tracks: A1 to B5)
- Remix – Adrian Barber (tracks: C1 to D2)
- Vocals – Eric Clapton (tracks: C1 to D2), Jack Bruce (tracks: C1 to D2)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (Disc 1 Depósito Legal): M.23293-1980
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Label Matrix): 24 79 127
- Matrix / Runout (A-side run-out, stamped): 850 2478127*A*1
- Matrix / Runout (B-side run-out, stamped): 850 2479127*B*1
- Other (Disc 2 Depósito Legal): M.23294-1980
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Label Matrix): 24 79 128
- Matrix / Runout (C-side run-out, stamped): 850 2479128*A*1
- Matrix / Runout (D-side run-out, stamped): 850 2479128*B*1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 031/2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Mono) | Polydor | 582 031/2 | UK | 1968 |
| 827 578-2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | Polydor | 827 578-2 | US | Unknown |
| TD-1163-4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Giant | TD-1163-4 | Taiwan | 1968 |
| P36W 22003/4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | RSO | P36W 22003/4 | Japan | 1989 |
| FL - 1629 / 30 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Unofficial) | First Record | FL - 1629 / 30 | Taiwan | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| In The Studio | ||
| A1 | White RoomBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums, Timpani [Tympani] – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonViola [Violas] – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Bruce*, Brown* |
4:56 |
| A2 | Sitting On Top Of The WorldAcoustic Guitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerWritten-By – Burnett* |
4:56 |
| A3 | Passing The TimeAcoustic Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Eric ClaptonBass, Lead Vocals, Instruments [Calliope] – Jack BruceDrums, Glockenspiel, Vocals – Ginger BakerOrgan [Organ Pedals] – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Baker*, Taylor* |
4:31 |
| A4 | As You SaidAcoustic Guitar [Guitars], Cello [Cellos], Vocals – Jack BruceHihat [High Hat] – Ginger BakerWritten-By – Bruce*, Brown* |
4:19 |
| B1 | Pressed Rat And WarthogBass [Basses], Recorder – Jack BruceDrums, Voice [Recitation] – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonTrumpet, Instruments [Tonette] – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Baker*, Taylor* |
3:13 |
| B2 | PoliticianBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Bruce*, Brown* |
4:11 |
| B3 | Those Were The DaysBass, Lead Vocals – Jack BruceBells [Swiss Hand Bells] – Felix PappalardiDrums, Marimba, Bells [Tubular Bells] – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars], Vocals – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Baker*, Taylor* |
2:52 |
| B4 | Born Under A Bad SignBass, Vocals – Jack BruceDrums, Tambourine – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonWritten-By – Jones*, Bell* |
3:08 |
| B5 | Deserted Cities Of The HeartBass, Vocals, Cello, Acoustic Guitar – Jack BruceDrums – Ginger BakerGuitar [Guitars] – Eric ClaptonViola – Felix PappalardiWritten-By – Bruce*, Brown* |
4:36 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Records
- Manufactured By – Polydor K.K.
Credits
- Design [Album Sleeve] – Stanislaw Zagorski
- Illustration [Album Sleeve] – Martin Sharp
- Producer – Felix Pappalardi
- Recorded By, Engineer – Adrian Barber (tracks: A1 to B5), Tom Dowd (tracks: A1 to B5)
Notes
Lyrics in English inside gatefold, silver card with black print cover.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 A): SMP1416 9413A
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 B): SMP1416 9413B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 031/2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Mono) | Polydor | 582 031/2 | UK | 1968 |
| 827 578-2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | Polydor | 827 578-2 | US | Unknown |
| TD-1163-4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Giant | TD-1163-4 | Taiwan | 1968 |
| P36W 22003/4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | RSO | P36W 22003/4 | Japan | 1989 |
| FL - 1629 / 30 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Unofficial) | First Record | FL - 1629 / 30 | Taiwan | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| In The Studio | ||
| A1 | White RoomWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:58 |
| A2 | Sitting On The Top Of The WorldWritten-By – C. Burnett* |
4:59 |
| A3 | Passing The TimeWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
4:30 |
| A4 | As You SaidWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:25 |
| B1 | Pressed Rat And WarthogWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
3:15 |
| B2 | PoliticianWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
4:12 |
| B3 | Those Where The DaysWritten-By – Ginger Baker, Mike Taylor |
2:53 |
| B4 | Born Under A Bad SignWritten-By – B.T. Jones*, W. Bell* |
3:10 |
| B5 | Deserted Cities Of The HeartWritten-By – Jack Bruce, Pete Brown |
3:40 |
| Live At Fillmore | ||
| C1 | CrossroadsArranged By – Eric Clapton |
4:15 |
| C2 | SpoonfulWritten-By – Willie Dixon |
16:45 |
| D1 | Train TimeWritten-By – Jack Bruce |
7:03 |
| D2 | ToadWritten-By – Peter Baker |
16:13 |
Credits
- Artwork – Martin Sharp
- Design – Stanislaw Zagorski
- Drums – Ginger Baker
- Engineer – Adrian Barber, Bill Halverson (tracks: C1 to D2), Tom Dowd (tracks: A1 to B5)
- Producer – Felix Pappalardi
- Vocals, Bass, Harmonica – Jack Bruce
- Vocals, Guitar – Eric Clapton
Notes
Label variant.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Record 1 Side A): RS-2-3802 AS CP
- Matrix / Runout (Record 1 Side B): RS-2-3802 BS CP
- Matrix / Runout (Record 2 Side C): RS-2-3802 CS CPX
- Matrix / Runout (Record 2 Side D): RS-2-3802 DS CP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 031/2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album, Mono) | Polydor | 582 031/2 | UK | 1968 |
| 827 578-2 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | Polydor | 827 578-2 | US | Unknown |
| TD-1163-4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Giant | TD-1163-4 | Taiwan | 1968 |
| P36W 22003/4 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xCD, Album, RE) | RSO | P36W 22003/4 | Japan | 1989 |
| 184 167/68 | Cream | Wheels Of Fire (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | 184 167/68 | Germany | 1968 |











