Tag: The Clash

  • The Clash, Sandanista!, 1980 on CBS Records

    The Clash, Sandanista!, 1980 on CBS Records

    The Clash’s fourth album, released in 1980 on CBS Records, distributed by Epic in the US. Sprawling, six-sided 3xLP collection that truly is all over the map, including a cover of Mose Allison’s “Look Here.” The FSLN catalog number on the labels is a nod to Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional, the name of the…

  • The Clash, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978 on CBS / Epic

    The Clash, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978 on CBS / Epic

    The follow up to the self-titled debut, and the first with Topper Headon on drums. It was actually the first Clash album released in the US – the debut album did not get a US release until 1979. “English Civil War” is a reworking of “Johnny Comes Marching Home” – the rest are all written…

  • The Clash, London Calling, 1979 on CBS/Epic.

    The Clash, London Calling, 1979 on CBS/Epic.

    The Clash, London Calling, 1979 on CBS/Epic. 2015 reissue by Columbia/Sony Music, sounds great. Feels appropriate today.

  • Big Audio Dynamite, This is Big Audio Dynamite, 1985 on Columbia.

    Big Audio Dynamite, This is Big Audio Dynamite, 1985 on Columbia.

    Big Audio Dynamite, This is Big Audio Dynamite, 1985 on Columbia. Mick Jones’ post-clash band with more dub and samples – this was their debut LP “The horses are on the track . . .” via Anntiques in Ispwich MA

  • Various Artists, Life In The European Theatre, 1981 on WEA.

    Various Artists, Life In The European Theatre, 1981 on WEA.

    Various Artists, Life In The European Theatre, 1981 on WEA. Apparently a UK pressing – the US version opted for “theater” in the title, and subbed The Doors’ “Peace Frog” in for Ian Drury and the Blockheads. (I say apparently because this version has none of the country-specific price codes or rights societies that other…