THE CLASH - LONDON CALLING 12" Vinyl 2LP Album

"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.

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"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

Music Genre:

 English Punk Rock, Garage Rock, New Wave 

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 Information:

 

CBS 88478

"CLASH 3" on back of album cover

Media Format:

 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 460 gram  

Year & Country:

 1979 Made in Holland
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

 

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The Clash was a British punk rock band that formed in 1976. The band consisted of Joe Strummer (vocals, guitar), Mick Jones (guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). They were known for their politically charged lyrics and their eclectic musical style, which incorporated elements of punk, reggae, rockabilly, and funk. The Clash's debut album, "The Clash," was released in 1977 and is considered one of the greatest punk albums of all time. They released several more albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Give 'Em Enough Rope," "London Calling," and "Combat Rock." The band disbanded in 1986, but their music continues to be influential to this day.  

The Clash were one of the most prominent and influential bands of the punk rock movement, and their music and political activism helped to shape the punk and alternative music scenes. The band's early music was heavily influenced by punk pioneers like the Sex Pistols, but they quickly began to incorporate elements of other genres, including reggae, rockabilly, and funk. This eclecticism helped to set The Clash apart from other punk bands and made them one of the most innovative and unique groups of the era. 

The band's lyrics were often politically charged and dealt with issues such as class struggle, anti-establishment, anti-fascism, and anti-imperialism, making them one of the most politically active bands of the era. 

The Clash's third album, "London Calling" (1979), is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It was a commercial success, and it was named the best album of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine. "Combat Rock" (1982) was their most successful album commercially, and it gave them a hit single "Rock the Casbah" 

After "Combat Rock", the band went through some personal and musical differences which led to the departure of Mick Jones and the band eventually disbanded in 1986. 

The influence of The Clash is still felt today, and the band is considered one of the most important and enduring groups of the punk era. Their music continues to be celebrated and their legacy continues to be an inspiration for many musicians and bands.