: This session immortalized Eric Clapton's signature guitar sound, particularly on "Sunshine of Your Love," achieved by rolling off the tone control on his psychedelic-painted Gibson SG. The Stereo Conundrum: "Extreme" vs. Balanced

: Modern reissues, such as the Disraeli Gears Deluxe Edition , have attempted to bridge this gap by including both mono and stereo mixes, along with previously unreleased outtakes like the stereo version of "Blue Condition" with Eric Clapton on lead vocals. Unreleased Gems and Deluxe Revisions

: Many purists consider the mono version "definitive" because it captures the punch and ferocity of the power trio.