THE CLASH - LONDON CALLING 12" Vinyl 2LP Album

Album Description & Collectors information:

"London Calling" is the third studio album by the English punk rock band The Clash. It was released in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 through CBS Records The album represented a change in The Clash's musical style, featuring elements of ska, funk, pop, soul, jazz, rockabilly, and reggae, more prominently than in their previous two albums.

The Clash's "London Calling" is one of the most iconic and influential albums in the history of punk rock. Released in the UK in December 1979 by CBS Records and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records, the album marked a departure from the band's earlier punk sound and incorporated elements of rockabilly, reggae, and ska.

The Holland release of "London Calling" was a 12" vinyl 2LP album that featured 19 tracks, including the hit singles "London Calling", and "Clampdown". The album's cover art, featuring a photograph of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his Fender Precision bass on stage, has become one of the most recognizable images in rock history.

The album was produced by Guy Stevens, who had previously worked with the likes of "Mott the Hoople" and Free. Stevens brought a raw energy to the recording sessions and encouraged the band to experiment with different sounds and styles. The result was an album that showcased The Clash's versatility and musical range.

"London Calling" received critical acclaim upon its release and has since been hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time. In a 2003 poll conducted by Rolling Stone magazine, the album was ranked #8 on their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

The songs on "London Calling" cover a wide range of topics, from political commentary to personal relationships. The title track, "London Calling", is a blistering critique of the state of the world at the time, with lyrics that touch on issues such as nuclear war and police brutality.

Despite its critical and commercial success, "London Calling" was not without controversy. The album's track, "Clampdown", drew criticism from some who felt that its lyrics were overly political and potentially divisive.

This album "THE CLASH - London Calling 2LP" includes the original custom inner sleeve swith album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

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Album Production Information:

The album: "THE CLASH - London Calling 2LP" was produced by: Guy Stevens

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bill Price, Jerry Green

This album was recorded at: Wessex Studios

Album cover design: Ray Lowry

Album cover photography: Pennie Smith

Record Label & Catalognr:

CBS 88478

"CLASH 3" on back of album cover

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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: THE CLASH - London Calling 2LP

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Mick Jones - Lead Vocals, Guitars
• Joe Strummer - Lead Vocals, Guitars
• Paul Simonon - Bass
• Topper Headon - Drums

Complete Track-listing of the album "THE CLASH - London Calling 2LP"

The detailed tracklist of this record "THE CLASH - London Calling 2LP" is:

Side One:
1. London Calling
2. Brand New Cadillac
3. Jimmy Jazz
4. Hateful
5. Rudie Cant Fail

Side Two:
1. Spanish Bombs
2. The Right Profile
3. Lost in the Supermarket
4. Clampdown
5. The Guns of Brixton

Side Three:
1. Wrong 'em Boyo
2. Death or Glory
3. Koka Kola
4. The Card Cheat

Side Four:
1. Lover's Rock
2. Four Horsemen
3. I'm not Down
4. Revolution Rock