Cream (2) – Wheels Of Fire

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Label:	ATCO Records – SD 2-700
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
Country:	US
Released:	1968
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

	In The Studio
A1	White Room Bass, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Timpani [Tympani] – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Viola – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Pete Brown (5) Bass, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Timpani [Tympani] – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Viola – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Pete Brown (5)	4:56
A2	Sitting On Top Of The World Bass, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Written-By – Chester Burnett	4:56
A3	ing The Time Bass, Organ [Calliope], Lead Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Glockenspiel, Vocals – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Organ [Organ Pedals] – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9) Bass, Organ [Calliope], Lead Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Glockenspiel, Vocals – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Organ [Organ Pedals] – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9)	4:31
A4	As You Said Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Vocals – Jack Bruce Hihat [High Hat] – Ginger Baker Written-By – Pete Brown (5)	4:19
B1	Pressed Rat And Warthog Bass, Recorder – Jack Bruce Drums, Voice [Recitation] – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Trumpet, Tonette – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9) Bass, Recorder – Jack Bruce Drums, Voice [Recitation] – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Trumpet, Tonette – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9)	3:13
B2	Politician Bass, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Written-By – Pete Brown (5)	4:11
B3	Those Were The Days Bass, Lead Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Marimba, Tubular Bells – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Handbell [Swiss Hand Bells] – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9) Bass, Lead Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Marimba, Tubular Bells – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Handbell [Swiss Hand Bells] – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Mike Taylor (9)	2:52
B4	Born Under A Bad Sign Bass, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums, Tambourine – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Written-By – William Bell	3:08
B5	Deserted Cities Of The Heart Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Viola – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Pete Brown (5) Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar – Eric Clapton Viola – Felix Pappalardi Written-By – Pete Brown (5)	4:36
	Live At The Fillmore
C1	Crossroads Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Written-By – Robert Johnson	4:13
C2	Spoonful Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Written-By – Willie Dixon	16:44
D1	Traintime Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Written-By – Jack Bruce	6:52
D2	Toad Bass, Harmonica, Vocals – Jack Bruce Drums – Ginger Baker Guitar, Vocals – Eric Clapton Written-By – Ginger Baker	15:53

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – Atlantic Recording Corporation
Distributed By – ATCO Record Sales
Published By – Casserole
Published By – ARC (9)
Published By – East (2)
Lacquer Cut At – Atlantic Studios
Mastered At – Longwear Plating
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – △11935
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – △11945

Credits

Artwork [Album Art] – Martin Sharp (2)
Design [Album] – Stanislaw Zagorski
Engineer [Re-mix Engineer] – Adrian Barber (tracks: C1 to D2)
Engineer [Recording] – Tom Dowd (tracks: A1 to B5)
Lacquer Cut By – Adrian Barber
Producer – Felix Pappalardi

Notes

Original stereo pressing on tan/purple ATCO labels, with a reflective silver gatefold cover.

First record is recorded in studio; second record contains live performances at the Fillmore.

Produced ... by arrangement with Robert Stigwood.
Released in the U.S.A. by special arrangement with Polydor Records, Ltd.

Sleeve has a metallic/ reflective finish
©1968 Atlantic Recording Company
Printed in U.S.A.

A1, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B5, D1, D2. Casserole, BMI
A2, C2. Arc, BMI
C1. none listed
B4. East, BMI

Runout details are etched except Monarch (MR in a circle) logo stamp.
The LW and AT and W etchings appear sideways compared to the other text.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ST-C-681285-MO
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ST-C-681286-MO
Matrix / Runout (Side C Label): ST-C-681287-MO
Matrix / Runout (Side D Label): ST-C-681288-MO
Pressing Plant ID (Matrix number suffix on labels): MO
Pressing Plant ID (Side A/B/C/D Stamped): (MR)
Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): ST-C-681285-A.A LW AT (MR) △11935 ∴W·
Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): ST-C-681286-A.A LW AT (MR) △11935-X1 ∴W·
Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 1): ST-C-681287-A.A LW AT (MR) △11945 ∴W·
Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 1): ST-C-681288-A.A LW AT (MR) △11945-X ∴W·
Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): ST-C-681285-A.A (MR) LW AT △11935 · : W ·
Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): ST-C-681286-A.A (MR) LW AT △11935-X · : W ·
Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 2): ST-C-681287-A.A (MR) LW AT △11945 · : W ·
Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 2): ST-C-681288-A.A (MR) LW AT △11945-X · : W ·

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Wheels Of Fire (2×LP, Album, Stereo)	Polydor	583 031/2	UK	1968
Recently Edited	Wheels Of Fire (2×LP, Album, Stereo)	Polydor	184 167/68		1968
Recently Edited	Wheels Of Fire (2×LP, Album, Mono)	Polydor	582 031/2	UK	1968
Recently Edited	Wheels Of Fire (2×LP, Album, Stereo)	Polydor	543-004/5	Canada	1968
Recently Edited	Wheels Of Fire (2×LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing)	ATCO Records	SD 2-700	US	1968

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Reviews

SiLic0ne.t0aD Aug 19, 2024
This Monarch sounds fantastic! Absolutely love the look of the metallic foil cover too. 😎
I got an absolutely stellar deal on a damn near NM copy on ebay recently and couldn't be happier.. After seeing all the recommendations for this exact pressing, I just had to get me one, as it's one of my favorite classic albums.
luceous Sep 27, 2023
Edited one year ago

arguably the definitive edition of this album to own, the sound is absolutely perfect. Super loud and dynamic, and it’s right in your face the entire time
MKiisak Sep 1, 2023
Edited one year ago

Best sounding version of Wheels Of Fire I have ever heard!

Mr. Steve Hoffman have said: GEARS and FIRE were recorded at Atlantic and the masters never left Atlantic Studios (USA). All foreign versions were cut from copy tapes of dubious quality.
musicnut72 Nov 3, 2021
Holy Creamsicles this has gone up in $$$$!! Glad I bought mine for $15 decades ago lol.
bloodysabotagevol4 Apr 8, 2019
Best sounding version of this classic I've heard. Much better than the Columbia pressed Atco and the UK Polydor I had.
postmangerry Jul 5, 2016
On this and several other LP "changes" : Does "Monarch" belong on title line? I think not, it only needs to be listed in notes.
BBooty May 28, 2012
I have a Yellow Atco Label with the Same Matrix runs.
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