London Calling

Product Information

All image and audio content is used by permission of the copyright holders or their agents, and/or according to fair dealing as per the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Sony UK would not let the original stampers out for that last one Tim Young cut, even though they don’t have a pressing plant anymore. The vinyl format contributes a depth, warmth, and clarity that amplifies each rousing anthem and potent musing, casting them in a rich, immersive auditory experience that captures the essence of The Clash's carnivorous musical appetite. and it's an eternal religious schism about whether "Sound System" is the greatest thing evah or a piece of crap. Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.

Some albums I love, I have more than a few pressings but for some, I know (or at least am very confident) I have a 10/10 I will stop looking. I want to purchase this classic album on vinyl and i see that the OG UK pressings are so expensive nowadays specially if you want to find a clean copy. If you want to check the colour of the record before you purchase, I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. The album received unanimously positive reviews and was ranked at number eight on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003. This boundary-breaking record attests to the inexhaustible energy, audacious creativity, and fearless anarchistic spirit that has made The Clash legends of punk rock.We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. I got real lucky and came across a copy that was up for grabs for free, and while the packaging shows its age, the records themselves are pristine. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love. In the edit page, go to the 'Metadata' tab and add your Juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release / releases.

There was a single remix made available at the time which is easily distinguished by Strummer's elongated, echo-y "crazy Casbah j-i-i-i-i-ive". We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username).

It was intended to be given away through a promotion with NME, but was added to the album at the last minute after the deal fell through. I also have an OG Canadian pressing, which also sounds good, but this blows it away - I'm hearing details in these tracks that are literally brand new to my ears. Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. The album's subject matter included social displacement, unemployment, racial conflict, drug use, and the responsibilities of adulthood. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.I have a copy with the following runouts but cant match up to any of the variants after many hours trawling through. With ex-Mott the Hoople producer Guy Stevens harnessing their sound as never before, the band yielded what proved to be the best work of their career.

It comprises a range of styles from punk to reggae and ska to rockabilly and dealt with many issues of the day such as unemployment and racial conflict. The album received widespread acclaim and was ranked at number eight on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003. I've had a copy of this record in constant regular rotation (in one form or another, starting with a dubbed cassette) over the last 30 years and I'm hearing it the way it was meant to sound for the very first time tonight.The vinyl format adds a depth and richness to their music that makes each track feel more potent, more essential. It is widely regarded as the band’s greatest moment and one of the best albums to ever be committed to tape.