Cream live Royal albert CD / LP

I really like the CD. I think the recording is well done and the new song versions are a little freasher. You won't be dissapointed.

All things being equal (which they never are of course-it will depend on what you are playing any of the 3 formats on), the DVD should sound better than the CD as it is a 24/48 recording vs. the 16/44.1 redbook CD version. My understanding is that the vinyl is taken from digital masters but I don't know whether the original digital recording at the event was done beyond 24/48 (say 24/96 or 24/192) which could make the vinyl potentially better.

I have the DVD and it sounds very good but technically not as good as the one DVD Audio I own (done at 24/96); it certainly sounds better than most CD's I own. As much as the performance has been criticized, I think the 3 of them did a great job and really enjoy listening to (and watching) the DVD.

Word is that they are going to play again later this year and I'd really like to see them if they come within a reasonable distance.

I was amazed - I didn't think that Clapton had the chops for Cream music any more. Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker have been involved in jazz/fusion projects over the years and it showed. For the most part the arrangements were fresh and the music was happening.