the song was released with the b-side of "easy now" in 1972 on a 7" vinyl gramophone record. besides being released as a single in 1972 and on the original album in 1970, the song is featured on various compilation albums, including "eric clapton at his best" (1972), "backtrackin'" (1984), "crossroads" (1988), "the cream of clapton" (1995) and "complete clapton" (2007). a live interpretation of the track can be found on the video album "live at montreux 1986", released on september 19, 2006. in total, the track has been released on over 15 albums. live concert versions by derek & the dominoes are featured on their albums "in concert" (1973) and "live at the fillmore" (1994).