Layla (original studio mix)

~ Recording by Derek and the Dominos

Annotation

NLF057090038 is original version (aka album version)
GBA077000020 is original version
GBUM71028890 is remastered 40th anniversary version 2010

Annotation last modified on 2020-09-15 09:38 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
ATCO RecordsSD 2-704
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2625 005
1.5Layla7:10Eric ClaptonThe Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2499 038
1.7Layla7:01Derek and the DominosEric Clapton at His BestEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)PD-3503
2.5Layla7:07Derek & the DominosAn AnthologyDuane AllmanAlbum + Compilation
Capricorn Records (US label)2CP 0108
1.11Layla7:01Eric ClaptonAt His BestEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)POL L 3503
2.8Layla7:10Derek and the DominosHistory of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
ATCO RecordsSD 2-803
2.8Layla7:10Derek and the DominosHistory of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • -1972
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2659 012
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
RSO0998
2.5Layla7:04Derek and the DominosHistory of British Rock, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sire RecordsSASH-3712-2
2.5Layla?:??Derek and the DominosGolden Days of British RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sire RecordsV1-8046
1.5Layla7:10Eric ClaptonThe Best of Eric Clapton (reissue)Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Karusell (Swedish, 1953–1970)2499 038
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
RSOMWX 9956/7
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
Direct-to-Disk LabsSD-2-16629
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTime Pieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
RSO2394 303
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)800 014-2, D-123385
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2, 800 014-2 YH
1.5Layla7:04Eric ClaptonTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
RSORX-1-3099, RSO – 2394 303
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
RSO2394 303
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
RSO823 277-2
1.11Layla7:11Derek & the DominosBacktrackin'Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Starblend Records, Ltd.ERIC 1
1.11Layla7:11Derek & the DominosBacktrackin'Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)821 937-2
1.11Layla7:11Derek & the DominosBacktrackin’Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Starblend Records, Ltd.ERIC 1
1.11Layla7:11Eric ClaptonBacktrackin’Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)821 937-2
1.11Layla7:11Derek & the DominosBacktrackin’Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
RSO821 937-2
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
  • JP1986-05-01
RSOP58W 25004/5
1.11Layla7:12Derek & the DominosBacktrackin’Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-06-01
RSOP58W-20005/6
2.8Layla7:10Derek and the DominosHistory of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-07-01
Polydor (British label, see annotation), RSOP58W 25024/5
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519-2, 833 519-2 7H
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519-2
2.1Layla7:04Derek and the DominosFreedom RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sessions (US reissue label), Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4510
3.1Layla7:04Derek and the DominosFreedom RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sessions (US reissue label), Warner Special ProductsOP-4510
1.1Layla7:05Derek and the DominosQ‐FM‐96 Classics, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DAR001
1.1Layla?:??Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519‐1, ECTV 1
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519-2
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519-2
1.12Layla7:10Derek and the DominosTop 40 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BRCD 10
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
  • XE1988-09-02
RSO823 277-2 YH2
2.5Layla7:07Derek and the DominosAn AnthologyDuane AllmanAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-10-24
Polydor (British label, see annotation)831 444-2 Y-2
1.5Layla7:12Derek and the DominosCD‐Festival: Highlights of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon819 965-2
1.10Layla7:07Derek and the DominosClassic Rock 1966–1988Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781908-2
1.13Layla7:06Derek and the DominosFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Silver Eagle RecordsCDL-57026, CDL-57027, CDL-57028, SED-10774
1.13Layla7:06Derek & the DominosFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, IncSE4-10774
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1989-08-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P25P 25096
2.6Layla7:10Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
  • JP1989-11-01
RSOP36W 22010/11
1.9Layla7:10Derek and the DominosIs This LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDP 7 93250
1.19Layla7:06Derek and the DominosSounds of the Seventies: 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2579, SOD-03
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTime Pieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.15Layla7:05Derek and the DominosEntertainment Weekly Presents Rock Archives: 60's, 70's, 80's (Volume 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CD2L573731, CD2L573732
1.19Layla7:06Derek and the DominosGuitar RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsGUD, GUR, OP-4521, OPCD-4521
2.4Layla7:13Derek and the DominosMilestones: 20 Rock OperasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2379
1.15Layla7:05Derek and the DominosRock Times, Volume 9: 1971-1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000299 A
1.9Layla7:12Derek and the DominosStoryEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Polystar (Germany)849 175-2
1.9Layla7:12Derek and the DominosStoryEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)843 266-2
1.1Layla7:10Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), PolyGram843 936-2
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTime Pieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1991-04-02
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.1Layla7:03Derek and the DominosBritish Rock, Vol 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-07-31
Original SoundOSCD 8902
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1991-08-05
Polydor (British label, see annotation)SPCD 4003
1.2Layla (original LP mix)7:07Derek and the DominosReelin’ in the Years, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sandstone MusicD233004-2
1.12Layla7:06Derek and the DominosRock & Pop Diamonds 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.9Layla7:12Derek and the DominosStoryEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)843 266-2 27
1.1Layla7:10Derek & the DominosThe Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)511072-2
1.13Layla7:08Derek and the DominosTour of Duty 2: More Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845.483-2
1.13Layla7:08Derek & the DominosTour of Duty 2: More Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845 410-2
1.1Layla (original LP mix)7:07Derek and the DominosRock of the 70’s, Volume FiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact ClassicsDZS066 (S21-57528)
1.5Layla7:06Eric ClaptonTime Pieces: The Best of Eric Clapton (CRC ARC, club edition)Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)P2-00014
1.13Layla7:05Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love SongsDerek and the DominosAlbum
  • US1993-09-15
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 585
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTime Pieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.1Layla7:11Derek & the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-03-29
Polydor (British label, see annotation)521 881-2
1.1Layla7:11Derek & the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), PolyGram521 881-2, PY 920
1.1Layla7:11Derek & the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)521 881-2
1.1Layla7:11Derek & the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)521 881-2
1.1Layla7:11Derek & the DominosThe Cream of Clapton (grey medium label)Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)521 881-2
1.1Layla7:11Derek and the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), PolyTelP2 21881
1.11Layla7:06Derek and the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-03-07
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division)31452 7116-2
1.11Layla7:06Derek and the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Polydor (British label, see annotation)P2 27116
1.11Layla7:06Derek and the DominosThe Cream of Clapton (BMG club release)Eric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)31452 7116-2, D 108241
1.13Layla7:05Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love Songs (The Eric Clapton remasters)Derek and the DominosAlbum
  • US1996-08-20
Polydor (British label, see annotation)31453 1820-2
1.13Layla7:06Derek and the DominosLayla and Other Assorted Love Songs (The Eric Clapton Remasters)Derek and the DominosAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)531 820-2
1.1Layla7:04Derek and the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-12-09
Zounds Gold (24 carat gold CDs)27330020 D
2.7Layla7:04Derek and the DominosThe No. 1 Classic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)5552152
2.9Layla7:08Derek and the DominosThe Ultimate Rock Collection: Gold and PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products8458-2, OPCD-2749A
2.1Layla7:06Derek and the DominosAtlantic Records 50 Years: The Gold Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-03-10
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)83088-2
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosTimepieces: The Best of Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-05
Polydor (British label, see annotation)800 014-2
1.6Layla7:04Derek and the DominosJazda obowiązkowaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), PolyGram Polska564 083-2
1.1Layla7:10Derek & the DominosThe Cream of ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Polydor (British label, see annotation)833 519-2 7H, CDG-0018
2.1Layla7:11Derek and the DominosNow That’s What I Call Music! 1982: The Millennium SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-21
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 20259 2 3, NOWMIL 1982
1.4Layla7:03Derek and the DominosEvery Song Tells a StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)SMECD0061, SMECD0062
1.12Layla7:06Derek and the DominosGuitar Rock: Greatest Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM184-22, M184-23, M184-24, M184-25
1.12Layla7:06Derek and the DominosGuitar Rock: Guitar PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM184-22
1.5Layla7:05Derek and the DominosFM Rock: Album Classics of the '60s & '70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM186-13
1.5Layla7:06Derek and the DominosLo Mejor de Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Venezuela800014-2
1.9Layla7:13Derek & the DominosTop of the Pops 2: 70s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-01-22
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)560 626 2
1.17Layla7:12Derek and the DominosThe All Time Greatest Blues SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500542 2
Promotion
1.4Layla7:06Derek and the DominosPGD Presents Sound Savers, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PGD (acronym brand used by PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc. in some releases)SAC 745
1.6Layla7:05Derek and the DominosClapton UnleadedEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
PolyMedia (a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.)DPSM 5250
Bootleg
1.14Layla7:06Derek and the DominosFavourite Rock Artist SeriesEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Della (Japan)PCD-710
(unknown)
1.16Layla7:03Derek & the DominosHits of 71 + 72Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)515 004-2

Relationships

executive producer:Tom Dowd
producer:Derek and the Dominos
bass guitar:Carl Radle (on 1970-09-09)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (on 1970-09-09)
electronic organ and piano:Bobby Whitlock (on 1970-09-09)
guitar:Duane Allman (on 1970-09-09)
Eric Clapton (on 1970-09-09)
lead vocals:Eric Clapton (on 1970-09-09)
vocals:Bobby Whitlock (on 1970-09-09)
arranger:Derek and the Dominos
phonographic copyright (℗) by:RSO Records Ltd., London (in 1970)
Universal International Music B.V. (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1970)
recorded at:Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-09-09)
has remixes:Layla (“The Layla Sessions” remix)
Layla (Crossroads remix)
sampled by:Down for the Count by Girl Talk (US producer and mashup artist Gregg Gillis)
edits:Layla
Layla by Derek & the Dominos
Layla (piano exit)
part of:Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (2026-05-04) (number: 23) (order: 23)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 27) (order: 27)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 224) (order: 224)
purchase for download:https://open.qobuz.com/track/433974411 [info]
stream for free:https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=TngViNw2pOo [info]
https://open.spotify.com/track/0h7lem3jmeZbW7wa0q9k16 [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/134954760 [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NFpS0pkQLc [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ELxGQXdEI [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZEc51heXsA [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0PV0M6-j9w [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TngViNw2pOo [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQduGxZ5fbY [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/gb/song/6788859370 [info]
https://tidal.com/track/94443485 [info]
recording of:Layla (on 1970-09-09)

Related works

Layla

writer:Eric Clapton
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos)
publisher:Casserole Music Corp.
E.C. Music (UK work publisher for Eric Clapton)
Throat Music
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
referred to in medleys:Layla Mix
later parody versions:Amos
later translated parody versions:Humppaan
is the basis for:Goin’ Blind