London Calling
The Clash 1980
Manager's take
Selected by: Sanman
This album was a very important record in shaping my musical taste in my teens - Essentially, it opened my ears to Punk rock sound and perspective
A side songs
| Title | Lyrics | Song Credits | Duration | Plays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| play_circle_filled | London Calling (clip preview) | 3:19 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Brand New Cadillac (clip preview) | Written-By - Vince Taylor | 2:58 | 0 | |
| play_circle_filled | Jimmy Jazz (clip preview) | 3:00 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Hateful (clip preview) | 2:47 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Rudie Can't Fail (clip preview) | 3:26 | 0 |
B side songs
| Title | Lyrics | Song Credits | Duration | Plays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| play_circle_filled | Spanish Bombs (clip preview) | 3:18 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | The Right Profile (clip preview) | 4:00 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Lost In The Supermarket (clip preview) | 3:47 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Clampdown (clip preview) | 3:50 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | The Guns Of Brixton (clip preview) | Written-By - Paul Simonon | 3:07 | 0 |
C side songs
| Title | Lyrics | Song Credits | Duration | Plays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| play_circle_filled | Wrong 'Em Boyo (clip preview) | Written-By - Clive Alphanso | 3:10 | 0 | |
| play_circle_filled | Death Or Glory (clip preview) | 3:55 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Koka Kola (clip preview) | 2:05 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | The Card Cheat (clip preview) | 3:05 | 0 |
D side songs
| Title | Lyrics | Song Credits | Duration | Plays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| play_circle_filled | Lover's Rock (clip preview) | 4:01 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Four Horsemen (clip preview) | 3:00 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | I'm Not Down (clip preview) | 3:00 | 0 | ||
| play_circle_filled | Revolution Rock (clip preview) | Written-By - Danny Ray (2), Jackie Edwards | 5:50 | 0 | |
| Train In Vain (clip preview) | Written-By [Uncredited] - Joe Strummer, Mick Jones | - |
About
Comes with printed inner sleeves which include lyrics, photographs and credits.
Track D5 is not listed on the track listing.
Some copies feature a sticker on the cover
THIS ALBUM INCLUDES LYRIC CONTENT WHICH MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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[Sleeve notes:]
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
Recorded at Wessex Studios,Winter '79.
Kosmo (have you heard the news?) - The Quest
James Stevens - Hello!
Alex and Kris - Clobber
Howard McNee is living in Finland
C.B.S. Epic - I̶ ̶I̶ ̶I̶ I I
Not forgetting Britains No. 1 Deejay - Birry Myers
This music is for Henry Bowles and Peter Evans
J. Strummer - Planner
Front cover photograph taken at New York Palladium, 21.9.79.
Back cover photographs taken at Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.
© 1979 CBS Inc./℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc.
Label variant: "℗1979 CBS Inc." at 3 o'clock instead of "℗1979 CBS Records"
Some stock copies had a foil "FOR PROMOTION ONLY" stamp, but retail blue labels.
Some copies distributed with an introductory letter from Mel Phillips, CBS Associate Director, Promotion and a copy of John Rockwell's January 4, 1980 New York Times review of the album.
Publishers:
A1, A3 to B5, C2 to D4: © 1979 Dorisimo Ltd. / Controlled by Riva Music Ltd. for the world (ex. U.K. and Eire, Europe, Australasia) and Riva Music Inc. (ASCAP) for U.S.A. and Canada
A2: (Carlin Music Corp.) Copyright © 1959 by Belinda (London) Ltd. Controlled in the U.S.A. & Canada by Unichappell Music, Inc. (Rightsong Music, Publisher)
C1: © by Clive Alphonso (PRS)
[Runouts]
- Lacquer cut derived from 'STERLING' stamp.
- Mostly etched, additional mastering text may be stamped.
- Original variant listed as variant 10.
Track D5 is not listed on the track listing.
Some copies feature a sticker on the cover
THIS ALBUM INCLUDES LYRIC CONTENT WHICH MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
36328
[Sleeve notes:]
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
Recorded at Wessex Studios,Winter '79.
Kosmo (have you heard the news?) - The Quest
James Stevens - Hello!
Alex and Kris - Clobber
Howard McNee is living in Finland
C.B.S. Epic - I̶ ̶I̶ ̶I̶ I I
Not forgetting Britains No. 1 Deejay - Birry Myers
This music is for Henry Bowles and Peter Evans
J. Strummer - Planner
Front cover photograph taken at New York Palladium, 21.9.79.
Back cover photographs taken at Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.
© 1979 CBS Inc./℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc.
Label variant: "℗1979 CBS Inc." at 3 o'clock instead of "℗1979 CBS Records"
Some stock copies had a foil "FOR PROMOTION ONLY" stamp, but retail blue labels.
Some copies distributed with an introductory letter from Mel Phillips, CBS Associate Director, Promotion and a copy of John Rockwell's January 4, 1980 New York Times review of the album.
Publishers:
A1, A3 to B5, C2 to D4: © 1979 Dorisimo Ltd. / Controlled by Riva Music Ltd. for the world (ex. U.K. and Eire, Europe, Australasia) and Riva Music Inc. (ASCAP) for U.S.A. and Canada
A2: (Carlin Music Corp.) Copyright © 1959 by Belinda (London) Ltd. Controlled in the U.S.A. & Canada by Unichappell Music, Inc. (Rightsong Music, Publisher)
C1: © by Clive Alphonso (PRS)
[Runouts]
- Lacquer cut derived from 'STERLING' stamp.
- Mostly etched, additional mastering text may be stamped.
- Original variant listed as variant 10.
Album Credits
Bass, Vocals - Paul Simonon
Brass - The Irish Horns
Design - Ray Lowry
Drums, Percussion - Topper Headon
Engineer [Chief] - Bill Price
Engineer [Second] - Jeremy Green
Guitar, Vocals - Mick Jones
Lighting [Let There Be Light] - Warren Steadman
Organ - Micky Gallagher
Photography By - Pennie Smith
Piano - Mick Jones
Piano [Pianner] - Joe Strummer
Producer - Guy Stevens
Technician [Pre-production], Whistling - Baker Glare
Tour Manager [Roadholding] - Johnny Green (4)
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Joe Strummer
Written-By - Joe Strummer (A1, A3 to B4, C2 to D3), Mick Jones (A1, A3 to B4, C2 to D3)