Name: London Calling
Brand: The Clash

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88725446991

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2013-10-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Sony

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

887254469919

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

The Clash

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Columbia

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Influential British punk group from west and south London, active between 1976 and 1985. The Clash added catchy sloganistic socio-political lyrics to their brand of garage rock 'n' roll, exploring wider musical horizons than most of their contemporaries. They incorporated reggae, dub, rockabilly, hip hop, funk influences into their music and more.

The US saw the release of "Give 'Em Enough Rope" before their first album to coincide with the band's first transatlantic tour in early 1979. The band's debut LP "The Clash" was soon repackaged with an updated track list and the addition of a free 7" single. A year later they received worldwide acclaim with their classic double album "London Calling".

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 (Performer), The Clash's classic line-up comprised Joe Strummer (vocals/guitar), Paul Simonon (bass), Mick Jones (guitar) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums).

Remastered from the original production master tapes, this a reissue of the 1979 and third album by 'the only band that matters'. it features the original artwork and all 19 of the original tracks, including the hidden hit 'train in vain. bursting at the seams with creative energy, the clash's stunning 1979 double album more than made up for the artistic and commercial disappointment of its predecessor, 1978's tried-too-hard 'give 'em enough rope'. with ex-mott the hoople producer guy stevens harnessing their sound as never before, the band yielded what proved to be the best work of their career. bouncing from hard rock (the apocalyptic vision of the title track) to rockabilly ('brand new cadillac') to reggae ('judy can't fail') to pop (the top 40 hit 'train in vain'), the clash knocked down all musical walls.

London Calling

Music US

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