1967 · GBBest editionVinylOriginal pressing
Reaction — 594 003
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The UK Reaction stereo pressing (594 003) is a coveted original, praised for its powerful, dynamic sound and considered a benchmark pressing.
Disraeli Gears was recorded at Atlantic Studios in New York in 1967 and produced by Felix Pappalardi, who also played bass on several tracks alongside Jack Bruce. The album marked Cream's first use of studio production techniques and overdubbing, departing from their raw live sound, with engineer Tom Dowd contributing to the sophisticated recording approach. The sessions took place during a period when psychedelia was influencing rock music, and the band employed various studio effects and layering to enhance their blues-rock foundation. The album was completed in a relatively short timeframe and became one of the first multi-platinum rock albums, demonstrating the commercial viability of experimental studio-based rock production.
Tracklist · 11 tracks
- 1Strange Brew2:50
- 2Sunshine of Your Love4:13
- 3World of Pain3:06
- 4Dance the Night Away3:37
- 5Blue Condition3:33
- 6Tales of Brave Ulysses2:49
- 7SWLABR2:34
- 8We’re Going Wrong3:30
- 9Outside Woman Blues2:27
- 10Take It Back3:08
- 11Mother’s Lament1:48
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