The Clash – London Calling
(CBS Records 1979 CLASH3)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1/C2/D2 – UK Pressing
“Track 5 is Train In Vain” in dead wax – no mention on sleeve or label
Double Vinyl in Excellent+ condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from some light pops/crackles – a little cracklier on side 3 & crackly on the run in to the start of side 4 Vinyl 1 EX+ Vinyl 2 EX)
Sleeve in Excellent condition
– some wear to edges/corners & some ringwear
No Inner Sleeves/Inserts
The Clash were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly. For most of their recording career the Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, lead vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky “Topper” Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones’ departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986.
London Calling is the third studio album by English punk rock band The Clash. It was released in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records, and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.
| Side one | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length | |||||||
| 1. | “London Calling” | Strummer | 3:19 | |||||||
| 2. | “Brand New Cadillac” (written and originally performed by Vince Taylor) | Strummer | 2:09 | |||||||
| 3. | “Jimmy Jazz” | Strummer | 3:52 | |||||||
| 4. | “Hateful” | Strummer | 2:45 | |||||||
| 5. | “Rudie Can’t Fail” | Strummer, Jones | 3:26 | |||||||
| Side two | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length | |||||||
| 1. | “Spanish Bombs” | Strummer, Jones | 3:19 | |||||||
| 2. | “The Right Profile” | Strummer | 3:56 | |||||||
| 3. | “Lost in the Supermarket” | Jones | 3:47 | |||||||
| 4. | “Clampdown” | Strummer, Jones | 3:49 | |||||||
| 5. | “The Guns of Brixton” (written by Paul Simonon) | Simonon | 3:07 | |||||||
| Side three | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length | |||||||
| 1. | “Wrong ‘Em Boyo” (written by Clive Alphonso; originally performed by the Rulers; including Stagger Lee) | Strummer | 3:10 | |||||||
| 2. | “Death or Glory” | Strummer | 3:55 | |||||||
| 3. | “Koka Kola” | Strummer | 1:46 | |||||||
| 4. | “The Card Cheat” | Jones | 3:51 | |||||||
| Side four | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length | |||||||
| 1. | “Lover’s Rock” | Strummer | 4:01 | |||||||
| 2. | “Four Horsemen” | Strummer | 2:56 | |||||||
| 3. | “I’m Not Down” | Jones | 3:00 | |||||||
| 4. | “Revolution Rock” (written by Jackie Edwards, Danny Ray; originally performed by Danny Ray and the Revolutionaries) | Strummer | 5:37 | |||||||
| 5. | “Train in Vain” | Jones | 3:09 | |||||||
- On the original version of the album, “Train in Vain” was not listed on the sleeve, nor the label on the record itself, but an extraneous sticker indicating the track was affixed to the outer cellophane wrapper. It was also scratched into the vinyl in the run-off area on the fourth side of the album. Later editions included the song in the track listing.
Personnel
- The Clash
- Joe Strummer – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Mick Jones – lead guitar, piano, harmonica, lead and backing vocals
- Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on “The Guns of Brixton”
- Topper Headon – drums, percussion
- Additional performers
- Mickey Gallagher – organ
- The Irish Horns – brass
- Production
- Guy Stevens – producer
- Bill Price – engineer
- Jerry Green – additional engineer
- Ray Lowry – design
- Pennie Smith – photography
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