Clash Collection CD

THE CLASH (US Version), LONDON CALLING and COMBAT ROCK are also available separately in newly remastered versions.
THE CLASH (US Version) (1977):
The Clash: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Paul Simonon (bass); Tory Crimes, Nicky Headon (drums).
Producers: Mickey Foote, Lee Perry, The Clash, Bill Price.
Digitally remastered by Ray Staff and Bob Whitney.
LONDON CALLING (1979):
The Clash: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Paul Simonon (vocals, bass); Topper Headon (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel includes: Baker Glare (whistling); The Irish Horns (brass); Micky Gallagher (organ).
Producer: Guy Stevens.
Engineer: Bill Price.
Digitally remastered by Ray Staff and Bob Whitney.
COMBAT ROCK (1982):
The Clash: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Paul Simonon (vocals, bass); Topper Headon (drums).
Additional personnel: Gary Barnacle (saxophone); Tymon Dogg (piano); Poly Mandrell (keyboards); Allen Ginsberg, Joe Ely, Ellen Foley, Futura 2000 (background vocals).
Producer: The Clash.
Engineer: Joe Blaney, Jerry Green.
Digitally remastered by Ray Staff and Bob Whitney.
THE COLLECTION contains: THE CLASH (1977)/LONDON CALLING (1979)/COMBAT ROCK (1982).
Personnel: Mick Jones (vocals, guitar); Baker Glare (whistling); Topper Headon (drums, percussion); Nicky Headon (drums); Joe Strummer (vocals, guitar); Paul Simonon (vocals, bass guitar); Tory Crimes (drums).
Audio Mixer: Glyn Johns.
Audio Remasterers: Ray Staff; Bob Whitney.
Recording information: Wessex Studios (1979).
Photographers: Caroline Coon; Rocco Macauley; Pennie Smith.
In 2004, the folks at Sony repackaged the Clash's self-titled debut, London Calling, and Combat Rock in a three-disc longbox. In 2005, they decided to save on packaging and reissued the very same set in a slipcase as part of its Collection series. The merits of the records are well known to anyone who has spent any time listening to the band. In characteristic Sony fashion, they released these three together perhaps because they were the most commercially successful titles the band ever recorded. The Clash was first and was released in two versions between the U.S. and U.K., London Calling was the band's third album, while Combat Rock was their fifth. London Calling is a great place to start, though most hardcore fans still swear by their first. Combat Rock has its moment and netted a slew of hits, but it remains far inferior to London Calling. ~ Thom Jurek
The three most popular Clash records are brought together here in a bargain box by Sony. A good buy if one is looking for these discs cheap, but those looking for the remastered versions will have to go get the individual re-releases. That aside, this is the Clash's best work, and it's all in one place. ~ Chris True
In 2004, the folks at Sony repackaged the Clash's self-titled debut, London Calling, and Combat Rock in a three-disc longbox. In 2005, they decided to save on packaging and reissued the very same set in a slipcase as part of its Collection series. The merits of the records are well known to anyone who has spent any time listening to the band. In characteristic Sony fashion, they released these three together perhaps because they were the most commercially successful titles the band ever recorded. The Clash was first and was released in two versions between the U.S. and U.K., London Calling was the band's third album, while Combat Rock was their fifth. London Calling is a great place to start, though most hardcore fans still swear by their first. Combat Rock has its moment and netted a slew of hits, but it remains far inferior to London Calling. ~ Thom Jurek