The Clash - The Clash (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1979)

The Clash – The Clash was released in the US by Epic in 1979 – with its own track selection combining classics like "White Riot", "London's Burning", "Career Opportunities" and "I Fought The Law". Early US copies came with a promo 7" featuring "Gates Of The West" and "Groovy Times". On offer is the US original pressing (JE 36060) with that 7" promo single and the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – JE 36060 (7": AE7 1178)
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo + 7" promo single
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1979
• Genre: Punk, Rock, Reggae
• Extras: 7" promo single (AE7 1178), original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+
• Original inner sleeve included

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Clash City Rockers (3:55)
2. I'm So Bored With The U.S.A. (2:24)
3. Remote Control (3:00)
4. Complete Control (3:12)
5. White Riot (1:58)
6. White Man In Hammersmith Palais (3:58)
7. London's Burning (2:10)
8. I Fought The Law (2:40)

Side B

1. Janie Jones (2:00)
2. Career Opportunities (1:58)
3. What's My Name (1:40)
4. Hate And War (2:05)
5. Police And Thieves (5:58)
6. Jail Guitar Doors (3:05)
7. Garageland (3:09)

7" single

1. Gates Of The West (3:25)
2. Groovy Times (3:28)

Personnel

Joe Strummer and Mick Jones (guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass), Nicky Headon and Tory Crimes (drums). Produced by Mickey Foote, Bill Price and The Clash, "Complete Control" by Lee Perry.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1979 US original edition on Epic (JE 36060), including the 7" promo single AE7 1178, which was only issued with this US LP.

What's on the 7" single?
"Gates Of The West" and "Groovy Times".

What does Media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media VG+ means: Very Good Plus – light signs of use that barely affect play or appearance. Sleeve VG+ means: Very Good Plus – light signs of use that barely affect play or appearance. All grades follow the Goldmine standard – details on our Vinyl Grading page.

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