Eric Clapton: Deluxe Edition CD

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 Finally a version that beats the bootleg
The Delaney Mix of this recording has been floating about on bootleg almost since this was originally released. And truth be told the audio quality was VG+. But here on Disc #2 we can finally appreciate what Delaney "heard' when he produced this LP. (Disc 1 is the original Tom Dowd mix so you can compare them track to track.) Delaney's mix is rawer, more in line with his sound. More piano and horns are evident in his mix. Also Clapton's quitar has less sheen than on the Dowd mix. The remastering on the recording makes this worth getting for the sonic upgrade alone. There are several bonus tracks included on both discs that are interesting but not essential. The lone exception is the 45 mix of "Comin' Home" released by Delaney and Bonnie and Friends featuring Eric Clapton. This tune first appeared on the Crossroads box set but the remastering here makes this leap out of the speakers. The album is a great look at an emerging solo artist who next released "Layla" using most of the band assembled here. A great way to spend $20.00.
Submitted by rwagn (Worthington, OH, USA) 
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