Best Clash Album?

MidnightRambler · 06-25-2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You're right. It's considerably better. The US version is the best Clash album.

Does the US version have an extra track (I fought the law, maybe)?

I don't have The Clash because I can't find an original era pressing of it, only 180g reissues and if I'm going to be paying $25, I'd rather have it be the same version my mother had when she was in college.

Still kicking my own arse for buying London Calling reissue when I probably could have found an original

The Batlord · 06-25-2020, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRambler

Does the US version have an extra track (I fought the law, maybe)?

I don't have The Clash because I can't find an original era pressing of it, only 180g reissues and if I'm going to be paying $25, I'd rather have it be the same version my mother had when she was in college.

Still kicking my own arse for buying London Calling reissue when I probably could have found an original

It was basically a compilation album based on the UK debut.

Side one
1. "Clash City Rockers"
2. "I'm So Bored with the USA"
3. "Remote Control"
4. "Complete Control"
5. "White Riot" (single version)
6. "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais"
7. "London's Burning"
8. "I Fought the Law"

Side two
1. "Janie Jones"
2. "Career Opportunities"
3. "What's My Name"
4. "Hate & War"
5. "Police & Thieves"
6. "Jail Guitar Doors"
7. "Garageland"

MidnightRambler · 06-25-2020, 05:10 PM

I had it on CD when I was in high school back in 2001, I just figured maybe the vinyl version was different or something...

idk, I'm jacked up to the ceiling on coffee and kratom. I can't remember sh!te

The Batlord · 06-25-2020, 05:21 PM

Nah the Clash debut was one of a long line of English vs. American releases that were almost completely different.

MidnightRambler · 06-26-2020, 10:03 AM

I'll have to look for both versions then.

I'm a collector to a fault. I get my hands on great records for a good price and then never want to resell them, so I don't make any money.

I could probably resell my copy of Give em Enough Rope for $40, but I'm too much of a b!tch to part with it because it makes me feel like more of an accomplished dork than having money does.

Pretty fatal flaw

Doug61 · 07-01-2020, 08:39 AM

I will also say the first (UK version) because it's my all time favourite album behind"Horses", but London Calling is probably the sprawling masterpiece. I would argue that only the first one is a punk album anyway although that's another matter.

View Poll Results: Best Clash Album?
The Clash	61	20.82%
Give Em' Enough Rope	10	3.41%
London Calling	182	62.12%
Sandinista!	25	8.53%
Combat Rock	12	4.10%
Cut The Crap	3	1.02%
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06-25-2020, 05:10 PM	#303 (permalink)
MidnightRambler Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: People's Republic of La Florida Posts: 130	I had it on CD when I was in high school back in 2001, I just figured maybe the vinyl version was different or something... idk, I'm jacked up to the ceiling on coffee and kratom. I can't remember sh!te

06-26-2020, 10:03 AM	#305 (permalink)
MidnightRambler Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: People's Republic of La Florida Posts: 130	I'll have to look for both versions then. I'm a collector to a fault. I get my hands on great records for a good price and then never want to resell them, so I don't make any money. I could probably resell my copy of Give em Enough Rope for $40, but I'm too much of a b!tch to part with it because it makes me feel like more of an accomplished dork than having money does. Pretty fatal flaw

07-01-2020, 08:39 AM	#306 (permalink)
Doug61 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 12	I will also say the first (UK version) because it's my all time favourite album behind"Horses", but London Calling is probably the sprawling masterpiece. I would argue that only the first one is a punk album anyway although that's another matter.