The Clash - London Calling CLASH3 Vinyl

Artist: The Clash

Title: London Calling

Label: CBS

Catalogue Number: CLASH 3

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Early Pressing (A1/B1 • A2/B2)

Format: 2 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

London Calling is The Clash's legendary third studio album and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Released in 1979, it saw the band expand beyond their punk roots by incorporating reggae, ska, rockabilly, rhythm & blues, pop and jazz influences, creating a groundbreaking double album that remains as influential today as it was upon release.

Featuring iconic tracks including London Calling, Train In Vain, Spanish Bombs, Clampdown, Lost In The Supermarket, Rudie Can't Fail and Death Or Glory, the album is a cornerstone of British rock music and consistently ranks among the greatest albums of all time.

Pressing Notes

This early 1979 UK CBS Records pressing, catalogue number CLASH 3, features the desirable A1/B1 matrices on Record One and A2/B2 matrices on Record Two. Pressed on heavyweight UK vinyl and housed in the iconic gatefold sleeve with the original lyric inners, these early UK cuts are celebrated for their outstanding analogue sound quality and are highly sought after by collectors. The famous Pennie Smith cover photograph, inspired by Elvis Presley's debut album artwork, has become one of the most recognisable album covers in rock history.

Track Listing
Record One

Side One

London Calling
Brand New Cadillac
Jimmy Jazz
Hateful
Rudie Can't Fail

Side Two

Spanish Bombs
The Right Profile
Lost In The Supermarket
Clampdown
The Guns Of Brixton
Record Two

Side Three

Wrong 'Em Boyo
Death Or Glory
Koka Kola
The Card Cheat

Side Four

Lover's Rock
Four Horsemen
I'm Not Down
Revolution Rock
Train In Vain
Additional Information
Early 1979 UK pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue Number CLASH 3
Matrix: A1/B1 – A2/B2
Double LP
Gatefold sleeve
Original lyric inner sleeves
33⅓ RPM
Produced by Guy Stevens
Features London Calling
Includes Train In Vain
Features Clampdown
Includes Spanish Bombs
One of the greatest rock albums ever released
Highly collectible early UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeves: 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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