5 Things to Know About Cream's Wheels of Fire

It’s a double album with one studio disc and one live disc. The studio disc contains original songs and covers, while the live disc was recorded at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

The live disc captures Cream at their improvisational peak. Tracks like “Spoonful” and “Crossroads” showcase extended jams that defined their concert sound.

The studio disc includes their only No. 1 single, “Sunshine of Your Love.” That song remains their most recognizable hit and a classic rock staple.

The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It became one of the first platinum-selling double albums in history.

The live recordings were taken from multiple Fillmore shows in March 1968. Cream performed there regularly, and the best takes were compiled for the album.