The Clash - London Calling (2xLP | EU Reissue | 1991)

The Clash – London Calling is The Clash's 1979 double album, produced by Guy Stevens and recorded at Wessex Sound Studios. Its 19 tracks go far beyond punk, drawing on reggae, rockabilly, ska and new wave – from the title track to "Spanish Bombs", "The Guns Of Brixton" and "Train In Vain". This is the 1991 European reissue on Columbia (COL 460114 1) with printed inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia – COL 460114 1 / 460114 1 / CLASH 3
• Format: 2 x Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1991 (original: 1979)
• Genre: Rock, Punk
• Extras: Original inner sleeves (ois)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. London Calling
2. Brand New Cadillac
3. Jimmy Jazz
4. Hateful
5. Rudie Can't Fail

Side B

1. Spanish Bombs
2. The Right Profile
3. Lost In The Supermarket
4. Clampdown
5. The Guns Of Brixton

Side C

1. Wrong 'Em Boyo
2. Death Or Glory
3. Koka Kola
4. The Card Cheat

Side D

1. Lover's Rock
2. Four Horsemen
3. I'm Not Down
4. Revolution Rock
5. Train In Vain

Personnel

Joe Strummer (vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass, vocals), Topper Headon (drums, percussion). Produced by Guy Stevens, engineer: Bill Price. Design: Ray Lowry, photography: Pennie Smith.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is a 1991 European reissue on Columbia, pressed in Haarlem ("Made in Holland"). The original came out on CBS in 1979.

Why isn't "Train In Vain" listed on the sleeve?
"Train In Vain" is the last track on side D but is not listed on the sleeve – this edition included.

What do Media "VG+ and better" / sleeve VG+ mean?
Both records are at least VG+ (light signs of use), partly better; the sleeve is VG+. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more punk?
Yes – browse our Punk collection.