The Clash - London Calling
Biography
The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 as a key player in the original wave of British punk rock. They have also contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and lead vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon. 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.
The Clash achieved commercial success in the United Kingdom with the release of their self-titled debut album, The Clash, in 1977. Their third album, London Calling, released in the UK in December 1979, earned them popularity in the United States when it was released there the following month. It was declared the best album of the 1980s a decade later by Rolling Stone. In 1982, they reached new heights of success with the release of Combat Rock, which spawned the US top 10 hit "Rock the Casbah", helping the album to achieve a 2× Platinum certification there. Their final album, Cut the Crap, was released in 1985.
The Clash's politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, and alternative rock in particular. They became widely referred to as "The Only Band That Matters", originally a promotional slogan introduced by the group's record label, CBS. In January 2003, shortly after the death of Joe Strummer, the band—including original drummer Terry Chimes—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the Clash number 28 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
Album Notes
London Calling is the third studio album by English rock band The Clash. It was originally released as a double album in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records, and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records.
The Clash recorded the album at Wessex Sound Studios in London during August, September and November 1979, following a change in management and a period of writer's block for Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the band's lead vocalists, guitarists, and lyricists. Considered by critics to be a post-punk album, London Calling reflects the band's growing interest in a range of styles beyond their punk roots, including reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock. Themes explored in the songs include social displacement, unemployment, racial conflict, drug use, and the responsibilities of adulthood.
The album was a top ten chart success in the UK, and its lead single "London Calling" was a top 20 single. The album has sold over five million copies worldwide, and was certified platinum in the United States, indicating one million sold there. A widespread critical success, it was ranked at number eight on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003.
The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 as a key player in the original wave of British punk rock. They have also contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and lead vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon. 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.
The Clash achieved commercial success in the United Kingdom with the release of their self-titled debut album, The Clash, in 1977. Their third album, London Calling, released in the UK in December 1979, earned them popularity in the United States when it was released there the following month. It was declared the best album of the 1980s a decade later by Rolling Stone. In 1982, they reached new heights of success with the release of Combat Rock, which spawned the US top 10 hit "Rock the Casbah", helping the album to achieve a 2× Platinum certification there. Their final album, Cut the Crap, was released in 1985.
The Clash's politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, and alternative rock in particular. They became widely referred to as "The Only Band That Matters", originally a promotional slogan introduced by the group's record label, CBS. In January 2003, shortly after the death of Joe Strummer, the band—including original drummer Terry Chimes—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the Clash number 28 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
Album Notes
London Calling is the third studio album by English rock band The Clash. It was originally released as a double album in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records, and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records.
The Clash recorded the album at Wessex Sound Studios in London during August, September and November 1979, following a change in management and a period of writer's block for Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the band's lead vocalists, guitarists, and lyricists. Considered by critics to be a post-punk album, London Calling reflects the band's growing interest in a range of styles beyond their punk roots, including reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock. Themes explored in the songs include social displacement, unemployment, racial conflict, drug use, and the responsibilities of adulthood.
The album was a top ten chart success in the UK, and its lead single "London Calling" was a top 20 single. The album has sold over five million copies worldwide, and was certified platinum in the United States, indicating one million sold there. A widespread critical success, it was ranked at number eight on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003.
| EC1100 | The Clash - London Calling |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Catalog#: | COL 460114 2 | 460114 2 |
| Format: | CD [Album, Reissue - Nice Price] |
| Made in: | Austria |
| Released: | Reissue after 1991 | First Release 1979 |
| Barcode: | 5 099746 011420 |
| Style: | Punk Rock |
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The Clash - London Calling
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01. London Calling
02. Brand New Cadillac
03. Jimmy Jazz
04. Hateful
05. Rudie Can’t Fail
06. Spanish Bombs
07. The Right Profile
08. Lost In The Supermarket
09. Clampdown
10. The Guns Of Brixton
11. Wrong ‘Em Boyo
12. Death Or Glory
13. Koka Kola
14. The Card Cheat
15. Lover’s Rock
16. Four Horsemen
17. I’m Not Down
18. Revolution Rock
19. Train In Vain
Total Time: 01:05:56
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Recorded At – Wessex Sound Studios
Published By – Riva Music Ltd.
Published By – Nineden Ltd.
Copyright © – Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Distributed By – Sony Music
Pressed By – DADC Austria
Credits ▼
Bass, Vocals – Paul Simonon
Brass – The Irish Horns
Design – Ray Lowry
Drums, Percussion – Topper Headon
Engineer [Chief] – Bill Price
Engineer [Second] – Jerry Green
Guitar, Vocals, Piano – Mick Jones
Organ – Micky Gallagher
Photography By – Pennie Smith
Producer – Guy Stevens
Producer [Pre-production], Whistling – Baker Glare
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Other [Planner] – Joe Strummer
Written-By – C. Alphanso (tracks: 11), D. Ray (tracks: 18), J. Edwards (tracks: 18), Strummer (tracks: 1, 3 to 9, 12 to 17, 19), Jones (tracks: 1, 3 to 9, 12 to 17, 19), Paul Simon (tracks: 10), V. Taylor (tracks: 2)
Notes ▼
Recorded at Wessex Studios, Winter 79.
© ℗ 1979 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited.
Cat#: 460114 2 can be found on the CD and spine. COL 460114 2 can be found on the back.
01-460114-10 can be found on the CD, back and booklet.
Released in a jewel case with a 20 page booklet containing the lyrics. “Mid-Price Compact Dick Bestsellers” 8 page booklet added to the middle of the regular booklet. This catalogue 11-052846-40 has 2/92 printed on its last page.
Track 6 is credited to Strummer/Bombs in the booklet.
There isn’t release year and IFPI codes (Mastering SID, Mould SID) on this release.
Barcode and Other Identifiers ▼
Barcode (Text): 5 099746 011420
Barcode (Scanned): 5099746011420
Matrix / Runout: CDCBS-460114 22 A4 DADC AUSTRIA
Label Code: LC 0162
Price Code: CB 701
Other (Format code): CDM
Other (Format code): CM
Rights Society (CD): BIEM
Rights Society (Booklet): BIEM/STEMRA
Other (Manufacturing code): 01-460114-10
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