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In store now on vinyl: The Clash - London Calling, original first pressing.

Released in 1979, London Calling arrived at a turning point in the UK, with economic unrest, political tension, and youth culture in flux - and the album captured all of it. The Clash took punk’s urgency and stretched it in every direction, blending reggae, ska, rockabilly, and pop while tackling themes like unemployment, racial tension, imperialism, and social collapse. It proved punk could be smart, wide-ranging, and still hit hard.

Tracks like “London Calling,” “Clampdown,” “Spanish Bombs,” and “Train in Vain” helped push the band from the punk underground into the global spotlight, influencing generations of artists across rock, alternative, and beyond. Often cited among the greatest albums ever made, it remains a landmark release that reshaped what a punk band could be.

This first pressing is especially sought after, offering the album as listeners first experienced it in 1979.

Available now in the shop on vinyl.