Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted May 4, 2002 I was at Virgin Megastore today, and looking for something I could actually afford, came across The Clash. Suddenly remembering I owned no Clash albums and feeling a little embarrassed because of that, I decided to buy the self-titled album since it was only $12.99. I picked up the "UK Version", noting that it featured 5 tracks not on the U.S. version so it must be better. Then, I saw the U.S. version with a sticker noting it featured 5 tracks not on the UK version! I ended up buying neither, not knowing enough about The Clash to make "the right choice". I'm not gonna be at Virgin for a while, but for next time... What gives? Which one should I buy? Or should I just get London Calling instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Report post Posted May 4, 2002 The reason there are two "Clash" albums is because the record company thought the original UK version was too raw and not "produced" enough for the US market. The slightly different track listings on the US version is due to CBS polishing up the production by dropping the rawest and most badly produced songs in favour of the band's singles and songs recorded after the album's UK release. It took them so long to sort it out, it was released in the US after their second album "Give 'em Enough Rope"! As for which one to get, as an introduction to the Clash, go for the US version (I have both). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goodhelmet Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Get London Calling regardless. Best punk album EVER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kinetic Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Which is which, as far as the U.K. and U.S. versions are concerned? I'm pretty sure the U.S. version has "White Man In Hammersmith Palais" on it, which is worth 13 bucks by itself. Get London Calling, too, obviously. If you see a discount copy of Sandinista!, however, just keep walking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 4, 2002 $12.99? That's a bit expensive, I bought London Calling the the Singles album for $7 a pop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted May 4, 2002 $12.99? That's a bit expensive, I bought London Calling the the Singles album for $7 a pop. Remember, this was Virgin Megastore, one of the huge chains that actually charges the MSRP of CD's... I was gonna get the new Elvis Costello too but on SALE it was $16.99, so I went to see how much the older Elvis Costello's were and they were $18.99 (!)... and record companies wonder why broke teenage kids download and burn music... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest muzanisa Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Get the UK version and London calling. Too raw my arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Too raw my arse My thoughts exactly, but it shows what the record companies were used to after years of overproduced stuff like "prog rock". Here we go, the track listings. U.K. Version: Janie Jones Remote Control I'm So Bored With The USA White Riot (version with 1-2-3-4 intro) Hate & War What's My Name Deny London's Burning Career Opportuniities Cheat Protex Blue Police & Thieves 48 Hours Garageland U.S. Version: Clash City Rockers I'm So Bored With The USA Remote Control Complete Control White Riot (single version with police siren intro) White Man In Hammersmith Palais London's Burning I Fought The Law Janie Jones Career Opportunities What's My Name Hate And War Police And Thieves Jail Guitar Doors Whichever one you go for, you get a lot of songs for your money (not like some rip-off 10 song albums). I would recommend buying "The Clash" before "London Calling" as it makes the development of the band, and London Calling as a whole, more impressive if you've listened to, and appreciated "The Clash" beforehand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest converge241 Report post Posted May 6, 2002 "calling" is my personal fave. anyone interested in the clash can check out "the story of the clash" as well. Compilation of greatest hits that can be usually found pretty cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
