The Clash - Give Em Enough Rope CBS A1 B1 Vinyl

Artist: The Clash

Title: Give 'Em Enough Rope

Label: CBS

Catalogue Number: CBS 82431

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1978

Pressing Year: 1978 UK First Pressing (A1/B1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Give 'Em Enough Rope is the second studio album by The Clash, originally released in 1978. Produced by Sandy Pearlman, the album expanded the band's sound while retaining the raw energy and political edge that established them as one of Britain's most important punk bands. The record bridges the gap between the stripped-back urgency of their debut and the genre-defying ambition of London Calling.

Featuring standout tracks including Tommy Gun, English Civil War, Safe European Home, Stay Free and Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad, Give 'Em Enough Rope remains an essential album in The Clash's catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original 1978 UK CBS Records first pressing, catalogue number CBS 82431, featuring the desirable A1/B1 matrix combination. Early UK copies were issued in the original picture sleeve with a printed lyric inner sleeve. The A1/B1 cut is highly regarded for its powerful analogue sound and is one of the most sought-after UK pressings of this classic punk album.

Track Listing

Side One

Safe European Home
English Civil War
Tommy Gun
Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad
Last Gang In Town

Side Two

Guns On The Roof
Drug-Stabbing Time
Stay Free
Cheapskates
All The Young Punks (New Boots And Contracts)
Additional Information
Original 1978 UK first pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue Number CBS 82431
Matrix: A1 / B1
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Original lyric inner sleeve
Produced by Sandy Pearlman
Features Tommy Gun
Includes English Civil War
Features Safe European Home
Includes Stay Free
Classic UK analogue pressing
Highly collectible first pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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