A still very endowing 2LP compilation, first released as a kind of homage at a time when it seemed his carreer was over due to destructive heroine addiction. Covering the years 1964-70 and his attendances with Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, Powerhouse, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and Derek & The Dominos. You can always discuss compiling and sequence for issues like this, but the choices here works fine with me - a good blend of studio and live, having a fair share of rare tracks. To me the most interesting of those would be "Tell The Truth" - here the Phil Spector produced recording made during the "All Things Must Pass" sessions where Clapton is backed by George Harrison (uncredited) and Dave Mason among others. First released as a 45, but quickly withdrawn. I also get "Tell The Truth - Jam" - an earlier unissued outtake from the "Layla" sessions. That maybe not their absolutely finest moment though with enough good guitars to make it work. Those two for the first time on LP would alone make this a must for us more scrutinizing fans, but so much good music in a kind of historical perspective with excellent audio and all cuts but one - "I Ain't Got You" - in true stereo should make it for any true white blues/rock lover. Some other favorites - "Hideaway", "Badge" and Sea Of Joy". Issued all over the world on vinyl through the years, also as cassette and reel. US 1st on ATCO (SD 2-803). Japan 1987 2xCD on RSO (P58W 25024/5). Premiere UK had label as shown here and thin matt fold/out cover. (CÄRÄ) (PÖP*)
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