The Cream of Clapton is an Eric Clapton compilation album released in 1995. Additionally, the European and U.S.-versions have a different track listings. The European version had already been released as The Best of Eric Clapton (Polydor 511072) in 1991, though without the track "I Can't Stand It".
The Cream of Clapton | ||||
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | 7 March 1995 (U.S.) | |||
Genre | Rock, blues rock | |||
Length | 78:00 (US), 70:00 (UK) | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Producer | Various | |||
Eric Clapton chronology | ||||
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In addition to profiling Clapton's solo work, the album also includes Clapton's involvement in the bands Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. The sole track penned by Clapton on Blind Faith's studio album is the only one included here.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | link |
Chart (1994–95) | Peak position |
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Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[1] | 3 |
European Albums (IFPI)[2] | 14 |
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[3] | 4 |
French Albums (SNEP)[4] | 141 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] | 17 |
Hong Kong Albums (IFPI)[1] | 4 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[6] | 9 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[7] | 4 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 3 |
UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 52 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[10] | Gold | 25,000* |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | 3× Platinum | 45,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
Summaries | ||
Europe (IFPI)[14] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |