The Clash - London Calling Original Double Vinyl

Artist: The Clash

Title: London Calling

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue Number: CLASH 3

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Original Pressing

Format: 2 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

London Calling is the third studio album by The Clash and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. Released in December 1979, it saw the band expand beyond their punk roots, incorporating elements of reggae, ska, rockabilly, rhythm & blues, pop and jazz into a bold and influential double album. The record reached No. 9 on the UK Albums Chart and has consistently been recognised as one of the defining albums of its era.

Featuring legendary tracks including London Calling, Clampdown, Spanish Bombs, The Guns Of Brixton, Lost In The Supermarket, Death Or Glory and the hidden hit Train In Vain, this iconic release remains an essential record for collectors and fans of classic British rock.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK CBS Records pressing, catalogue number CLASH 3. This example is housed in the original gatefold sleeve and retains the original front cover hype sticker, a feature rarely found intact on surviving copies. Complete with the original illustrated lyric inner sleeves, early UK pressings are highly regarded for their superb analogue sound quality and remain among the most desirable editions of this landmark album. Original UK copies also feature Train In Vain as an unlisted hidden track on the sleeve and labels, identified only in the runout etching.

Track Listing

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

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

• Original 1979 UK pressing
• CBS Records
• Catalogue Number: CLASH 3
• Original gatefold sleeve
• Original front cover hype sticker
• Original illustrated lyric inner sleeves
• 2 × 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LPs
• Produced by Guy Stevens
• Features London Calling
• Features Clampdown
• Features Spanish Bombs
• Features The Guns Of Brixton
• Features Train In Vain
• One of the greatest rock albums ever recorded
• Highly collectible original 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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