The Clash - Sandinista! (Vinyl 3LP) UK

The Clash – Sandinista! is the London band's fourth studio album, released on 12 December 1980 by CBS. Across three LPs and 36 songs, The Clash move far beyond punk into reggae, dub, funk, rockabilly, gospel and early rap. The album reached No. 19 in the UK and No. 24 in the US; the catalogue number FSLN 1 refers to Nicaragua's Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional. This copy is the UK original pressing from 1980 on CBS (FSLN 1) with booklet.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS – FSLN 1
• Format: Vinyl 3LP, album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1980
• Genre: Punk, Rock, Reggae / Dub, Rock & Roll
• Inserts: Booklet

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+, with some edge wear

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Magnificent Seven
2. Hitsville UK
3. Junco Partner
4. Ivan Meets G.I. Joe
5. The Leader
6. Something About England

Side B

1. Rebel Waltz
2. Look Here
3. The Crooked Beat
4. Somebody Got Murdered
5. One More Time
6. One More Dub

Side C

1. Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice)
2. Up in Heaven (Not Only Here)
3. Corner Soul
4. Let's Go Crazy
5. If Music Could Talk
6. The Sound of Sinners

Side D

1. Police on My Back
2. Midnight Log
3. The Equaliser
4. The Call Up
5. Washington Bullets
6. Broadway

Side E

1. Lose This Skin
2. Charlie Don't Surf
3. Mensforth Hill
4. Junkie Slip
5. Kingston Advice
6. The Street Parade

Side F

1. Version City
2. Living in Fame
3. Silicone on Sapphire
4. Version Pardner
5. Career Opportunities
6. Shepherds Delight

Personnel

Joe Strummer (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Mick Jones (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass, vocals on "The Crooked Beat"), Topper Headon (drums, vocals on "Ivan Meets G.I. Joe"); guests include Mikey Dread, Tymon Dogg, Mickey Gallagher, Norman Watt-Roy and Ellen Foley. Produced by The Clash; recorded and mixed by Bill Price; "Version Mix" by Mikey Dread.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – it is the UK first issue from 1980 on CBS, cat. no. FSLN 1, including the booklet.

What does the catalogue number FSLN 1 stand for?
The Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional, the Sandinistas in Nicaragua – who also gave the album its title.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the records are close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear – here some edge wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

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