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Timepieces: The Best of Eric Clapton is a greatest hits album by British musician Eric Clapton. The album was originally released by RSO/Polydor Records in April 1982 (see 1982 in music). The following year a second volume, Time Pieces Vol.II Live in the Seventies, was released by the label. The album has been reissued several times and has been awarded certifications in several regions.

Background and compilation

In 1982, Eric Clapton left RSO and Polydor to form his own label, Duck Records, with distribution through Warner Bros. With the loss of the artist, the two Time Pieces albums were compiled and released.[1]

The songs on the album were all released as singles, with only one song—"Knockin' on Heaven's Door"—having never been released on an RSO album. A large number of songs on the release were either from 461 Ocean Boulevard or Slowhand,[1] while none of the songs were released on No Reason to Cry or Another Ticket.

A 7-times Platinum RIAA certification for the album.

Track listing

  1. "I Shot the Sheriff" (Bob Marley) – 4:23
  2. "After Midnight" (JJ Cale) – 3:08
  3. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (Bob Dylan) – 4:21
    • Non-album single (1975)
  4. "Wonderful Tonight" (Eric Clapton) – 3:39
  5. "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos (Clapton, Jim Gordon) – 7:06
  6. "Cocaine" (Cale) – 3:34
  7. "Lay Down Sally" (Clapton, Marcy Levy, George Terry) – 3:49
    • From the album Slowhand (1977) *The 1980 US LP uses the live version from Just One Night*
  8. "Willie and the Hand Jive" (Johnny Otis) – 3:28
    • From the album 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974)
  9. "Promises" (Richard Feldman, Roger Linn) – 3:00
  10. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (Traditional, arr. Clapton) – 3:29
  11. "Let It Grow" (Clapton) – 4:55 *On UK version*
    • From the album 461 Ocean Boulevard (1974)

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (1982–1993) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[2] 28
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[3] 65
Dutch Midprice Albums (MegaCharts)[4] 42
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[5] 22
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 20
US Billboard 200[7] 101
US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard)[8] 1

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[9] Gold 30,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[10] 2× Platinum 100,000*
Japan (RIAJ)[11] Million 1,000,000^
Macao (IFPI Macao)[12] 4× Platinum 120,000* 
Netherlands (NVPI)[4] 2× Platinum 200,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[13] 8× Platinum 120,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[14] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] Platinum 300,000^
United States (RIAA)[17] 7× Platinum 7,700,000[16]
Venezuala (APFV)[18] 2× Platinum 20,000* 
Summaries
Worldwide 13,400,000[19]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
Europe April 1982 RSO Records LP RSD 5010
North America April 1982 RSO Records LP RS-1-3099
Worldwide unknown Polydor Records CD 810,014-2

References

  1. ^ a b Schumacher, Michael (1995). "Chapter 10: The Shape You're In (1978–82)". Crossroads: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton (First ed.). New York City, United States: Hyperion. p. 234. ISBN 0-7868-6074-X.
  2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, New South Wales, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  3. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces - The Best Of Eric Clapton" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  4. ^ a b "Eric Clapton – Time Pieces - The Best Of Eric Clapton" (in Dutch). Dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Charts.nz – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces - The Best Of Eric Clapton". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  6. ^ "Eric Clapton | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  7. ^ "Billboard Top LPs & Tape" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 19 June 1982. p. 69. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Eric Clapton Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  9. ^ "Argentinian album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces – The Best of Eric Clapton". Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Austrian album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  11. ^ "Japanese album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces – The Best of Eric Clapton" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Macao album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces – The Best of Eric Clapton" (in Chinese). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Macao. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  13. ^ THE FIELD id (chart number) MUST BE PROVIDED for NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATION.
  14. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Timepieces')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  15. ^ "British album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces – The Best of Eric Clapton". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  16. ^ "Eric Clapton United States Album Sales". Nielsen SoundScan, Recording Industry Association of America. Greasy Lake Music. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  17. ^ "American album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces/Best of Eric Clapton". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  18. ^ "Venezuelan album certifications – Eric Clapton – Time Pieces – The Best of Eric Clapton" (in Spanish). Association of Venezuelan Phonograph Producers. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  19. ^ "Billboard Magazine: 300 Best Selling Albums (Worldwide)". Prince.org. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 28 July 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)