The Clash
Studio album by The Clash
Released	8 April 1977
Recorded	National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield, CBS Studios London, January–February 1977
Genre	Punk rock
Length	35:18
Label	CBS
Producer	Mickey Foote
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (A) link
The Clash UK chronology
The Clash (1977) Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978)

The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. It was released in two different versions, both of which are still in print: the original version in 1977 and the revised U.S. version in 1979 (with several post-1977 single sides added to the album). UK cover of The Clash album The Clash. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... NFTS Logo The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is considered the most important film school in the United Kingdom. ... Beaconsfield is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England lying almost 25 miles NW of London. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Columbia Records is the oldest continually used brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 5_stars. ... Robert Christgau (born April 18, 1942), is an American essayist, music journalist, and the self-declared Dean of American Rock Critics.[1] In print, his name is sometimes abbreviated as Xgau. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Give Em Enough Rope was The Clashs second album. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Original 1977 release

Issued in the UK by the production manager Mikaela Recorde of CBS Records in 1977 and produced by Mickey Foote. This first album by the Clash was unusually musically varied for a punk band, with reggae and early rock and roll influences plainly evident. Columbia Records is the oldest brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888, and was the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders. ... Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ...

After continuous practice at Mikaela's private home studio the band were ready to begin recording. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions in early February 1977. CBS Studio 3 was used as there location. By the third of these sessions the album was recorded and mixed to completion, with the tapes being delivered to CBS at the start of March. The tapes were passed on to the CBS manager at the time, Mikaela Recorde before hitting the shelves. CBS Broadcasting, Inc. ... CBS Broadcasting, Inc. ...

The album's front cover photo was taken in the alleyway directly opposite the front door of the band's 'Rehearsal Rehearsals' building in Camden Market. Drummer Terry Chimes, though a full member of The Clash at the time, did not appear in the shot as he had already decided to leave the band. The picture of the charging highly unattractive Police officers on the rear was taken during the 1976 riot at the Notting Hill Carnival—the inspiration for the track "White Riot". Camden Lock market Camden Market is a major youth focused market or shopping district in Camden Town, and the largest shopping area of its type in London, England. ... Chimes on stage drumming with The Clash at the 100 Club Punk Festival. ... Participant in Notting Hill Carnival parade Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which takes place in Notting Hill, London, England each August, over two days (Sunday and the following bank holiday). ...

The album peaked at number 12 in the UK charts. It cost just £4000 to produce.

Track listing

All tracks were written by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, except where noted. Mick Jones on stage with The Clash Michael Geoffrey Jones (born June 26, 1955) is an English guitarist and singer best known for his work as lead guitarist with The Clash. ... For other persons named John Mellor, see John Mellor (disambiguation). ...

1. "Janie Jones" – 2:09
2. "Remote Control" – 3:03
3. "I'm So Bored with the USA" – 2:25
4. "White Riot" – 1:57
5. "Hate and War" – 2:07
6. "What's My Name?" (Jones, Levene, Strummer) – 1:42
7. "Deny" – 3:03
8. "London's Burning" – 2:13
9. "Career Opportunities" – 1:54
10. "Cheat" – 2:06
11. "Protex Blue" – 1:47
12. "Police and Thieves" (Junior Murvin, Lee Perry) – 6:04
13. "48 Hours" – 1:36
14. "Garageland" – 3:12

Tracks 1, 3–4, 6–10 and 12–14 are sung by Joe Strummer. Track 11 is sung by Mick Jones. Tracks 2 and 5 are sung by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... Remote Control is a song by The Clash, featured on their debut album, and is a rant against oppression and conformity. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... White Riot was the first single put out by seminal punk band The Clash, in 1977. ... Hate and War is a song off of the album The Clash US version. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... Keith Levene (born Julian Keith Levene) (born July 18 1957, London) is an English guitarist and songwriter, best known as a member of Public Image Limited. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... See Career Opportunities (film) for the movie of this same title. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... It was the brand in condom machines. ... Police and Thieves is a song most identified with both the man who co-wrote and originally produced the song, Lee Scratch Perry and with English punk rock band The Clash. ... Junior Murvin, born Murvin Junior Smith, is a Jamaican reggae artist. ... Lee Scratch Perry, The Upsetter in Dub Lee Scratch Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry March 20, 1936) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ... The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. ...

Personnel

• Mick Jones − guitars, vocals
• Joe Strummer − guitars, vocals
• Paul Simonon − bass
• Terry Chimes − drums (credited as "Tory Crimes")

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Miscellanea

• The version of "White Riot" featured here was not recorded for the album. Instead they used the original demo version, recorded at Beaconsfield Studios before the band signed to CBS.
• "I'm So Bored with the U.S.A." was developed from a Mick Jones song, entitled "I'm So Bored With You". The intro is borrowed from "Pretty Vacant" by the Sex Pistols.
• "Protex Blue", sung by Mick Jones, is about a 1970s brand of condom. The song ends with the shouted phrase "Johnny Johnny!", "johnny" being a British slang term for a condom.
• "Police And Thieves" was added to the album when the band realised just how short the tracklist was. Another cover the band toyed with at these sessions was Bob Marley's "Dancing Shoes".
• Lee Perry (original composer of "Police and Thieves") heard the album whilst in London in 1976 and played it to Bob Marley, who in turn mentioned The Clash on his own track "Punky Reggae party".
• "Garageland" was written in response to Charles Shaar Murray's damning review of the band's early appearance at the Sex Pistols Screen on the Green concert - "The Clash are the kind of garage band who should be returned to the garage immediately, preferably with the engine running". It was the final track recorded for the album.
• In 2000 Q magazine placed The Clash at number 48 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.

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1979 U.S. version

The Clash
Studio album by The Clash
Released	July 1979
Recorded	1976–1979
Genre	Punk rock
Length	43:20
Label	Epic
Producer	Mickey Foote, Lee Perry, The Clash, Bill Price
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (A) link
The Clash U.S. chronology
Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978) The Clash (1979) London Calling (1979)

In the US the Clash's debut album wasn't released until one year after "Give Em Enough Rope", so it was actually their second U.S. LP. CBS in America had decided that the album was 'not radio friendly', so it was initially only available in the States during 1977/1978 as an import, and as such became the biggest selling import of the year, shifting over 100,000 copies. US cover of The Clash album The Clash. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Lee Scratch Perry, The Upsetter in Dub Lee Scratch Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry March 20, 1936) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bill Price is a producer and engineer famed for his work with The Clash and The Sex Pistols. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 5_stars. ... Robert Christgau (born April 18, 1942), is an American essayist, music journalist, and the self-declared Dean of American Rock Critics.[1] In print, his name is sometimes abbreviated as Xgau. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Give Em Enough Rope was The Clashs second album. ... London Calling is a double album released by The Clash in December 1979, in the UK and the first week of January 1980 in the U.S. The album marked the bands critical and commercial breakthrough. ... CBS Broadcasting, Inc. ...

In July 1979, Epic released a modified version of the album for the United States market. This version replaced four songs from the original version with five non-album singles and B-sides, some of which were recorded and released after The Clash's second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope. It also used the re-recorded single version of "White Riot", rather than the original take featured on the UK album. Initial copies of this American album came with a bonus 7" single which featured "Groovy Times" and "Gates of the West". Give Em Enough Rope was The Clashs second album. ...

This was another moderately successful American album for The Clash, even though the sales were likely diluted by the longstanding popularity of the UK version on the import market. The Clash peaked at #126 on the Billboard charts, setting the stage for the commercial breakthrough of London Calling later that year. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... London Calling is a double album released by The Clash in December 1979, in the UK and the first week of January 1980 in the U.S. The album marked the bands critical and commercial breakthrough. ...

Since the Clash's first U.K. album had been released in Canada by CBS Records back in the day, when CBS Canada released the U.S. version they changed the cover art so as to not confuse the record buying public. The CBS Canada vesrion of the LP has a dark blue border instead of the green. Initial copies also contained the bonus "Groovy Times" 45.

Track listing

All tracks were written by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, except where noted. Mick Jones on stage with The Clash Michael Geoffrey Jones (born June 26, 1955) is an English guitarist and singer best known for his work as lead guitarist with The Clash. ... For other persons named John Mellor, see John Mellor (disambiguation). ...

1. "Clash City Rockers" – 3:49
2. "I'm So Bored with the USA" – 2:24
3. "Remote Control" – 3:01
4. "Complete Control" – 3:14
5. "White Riot" (Single version) – 1:59
6. "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" – 4:00
7. "London's Burning" – 2:10
8. "I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) – 2:41
9. "Janie Jones" – 2:06
10. "Career Opportunities" – 1:52
11. "What's My Name" (Jones, Keith Levene, Strummer) – 1:41
12. "Hate and War" – 2:05
13. "Police and Thieves" (Junior Murvin, Lee Perry) – 6:01
14. "Jail Guitar Doors" – 3:05
15. "Garageland" – 3:12

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Personnel

• Mick Jones − guitars, vocals
• Joe Strummer − guitars, vocals
• Paul Simonon − bass
• Terry Chimes − drums except as noted below (credited as "Tory Crimes")
• Topper Headon − drums on "Clash City Rockers", "Complete Control", "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais", "I Fought the Law", and "Jail Guitar Doors"

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External links

• Revolution Rock: Includes a detailed history of the first album