Cream

“Best Of Cream” – An Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA White Matte LP

In the late 1960’s Cream, was a hugely successful, maybe the first, super-group. They foreshadowed and influenced the emergence of British bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. The Best Of Cream was released in September of 1969 as the band’s last of five RIAA Gold certified, chart topping albums; Fresh Cream (#39), Disraeli Gears (#4), Wheels Of Fire (#1), and Goodbye (#2). It was certified RIAA gold on 11/10/69, and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #3. Here it is honored with an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA White Matte…creambestofRLPWMF [click to continue…]

Cream “Wheels Of Fire” – 1968 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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In the second half of the 1960’s the Beatles remained phenomenally successful, but the most exciting rock group for avid rock fans was Cream. Clapton on guitar, Bruce on bass, and Baker on drums, were the best rock had to offer – The Encyclopedia of Rock, Pop and Soul by Irwin Stambler. Cream White Mattes […]

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Cream “Sunshine Of Your Love” 1968 Gold 45 RIAA White Matte Record Award

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Gold and platinum awards have become vivid symbols of music’s success. Honor Music is about the hobby of collecting them. __________________ So Cream said … “It’s getting near dawn, When lights close their tired eyes. I’ll soon be with you my love, To give you my dawn surprise. I’ll be with you darling soon, I’ll […]

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Cream “Disraeli Gears” – 1968 #4 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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Cream “Disraeli Gears” Released: 12/67 Certified Gold: 5/22/68 Peak Chart Position: #4 Cream was Clapton, Baker and Bruce. A super group of premier side-men, superior musicians and instrumental brilliance. Atlantic signed them as soon as they became a group. “Disraeli Gears” produced their only gold 45 “Sunshine Of Your Love” in September of 1968. The […]

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