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🎸 Own the punk legacy – The Clash UK Edition, where rebellion meets rhythm.
The Clash [UK Version] is the original UK pressing of the seminal punk rock album, delivering authentic sound quality on CD. This release captures the raw energy and cultural impact of one of punk’s most influential bands, perfect for collectors and music aficionados seeking a definitive listening experience.
| ASIN | B00002MVQF |
| Best Sellers Rank | #372,824 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #312 in British Punk #32,793 in Metal #155,368 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (225) |
| Date First Available | November 16, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Label | Sony Import |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Sony Import |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2024 |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5.71 x 0.39 inches; 3.1 ounces |
T**N
Punk classic
Second only to the sex pistols never mind the bollucks album in the history of great punk albums. Great energy, sing a long melodies RIP Joe Strummer.
V**R
The Clash (UK): The Clash - London teenagers outline their career opportunities
There seem to be many parallels between today and the late seventies. A time of economic depression, a working class trodden down by the conscienceless political rulers and moneyed elite, ethnic tensions simmering, a generation of young people with no future prospects ready to lash out a wave of destruction in the form of riots in protest at the injustices of the world they find themselves in. And the development of a new musical form which encapsulates the passion, the anger and the political stance of the youth. OK, perhaps the similarities end there, as plastic Cowell pop seems to be the hallmark of this generation, but thirty years ago the social situation gave rise to just such a musical form, Punk. And the prime exponents were the Clash. This debut record is, for me, a fascinating piece. I was born around the time it was released, so have no real memories of the era. This is a historic document of what it meant to be a teenager in the late seventies. With an in your face attitude, a social awareness and political agenda, all backed by angry, passionate full speed ahead music played (unusually for many Punk bands) by a group of talented musicians, it's an absolute classic. It is a record that grabs you and commands your full attention, screaming in your face about just what is wrong with the world. Subtle it isn't. There are two versions of this album on sale, the UK and US version. This one, the UK version is 14 tracks and contains `Deny', `Cheat', `Protex Blue' and '48 Hours'. For some reason these were deemed unsuitable for the US market which had a 15 track release containing `Clash City Rockers', `Complete Control', `White Man In Hammersmith', `I Fought The Law' and `Jail Guitar Doors'. Both are equally essential, and I have both versions as I like all the tracks that are unique to each. A classic debut, and one that heralded great things to come. Five stars.
G**W
Unique picture of Britain in ‘77
This is a unique album. Probably the only true punk album from a British perspective. Punk is an American musical idiom which was probably born out of the New York Dolls and then re-focussed by The Ramones. The idea being that you don’t have to be a musical genius to make great music. The early 1970s had been a low point with the preponderance of prog rock bands, 20 min guitar solos and so forth. It was dreadful over indulgence and it had got to the point where the artists were riding above the heads of the teenage audience. It had to go back to basics. The American version of this, was a simple guitar, bass, drums arrangement and three or so chords — really going back to their version of British beat groups, with their own American folk/blues background. The British perspective is very different — much harder, more aggressive and with a pronounced political edge. I mean, apart from Vietnam, (which the hippies were always going on about), what was not to like in America? Britain however, had been rife with economic problems, power strikes and social unrest. This album is about what many young working class people really felt at the time (even if they had never actually thought it before they heard this). Sadly, The Clash never progressed from here and perhaps worse, no one else managed to express it better. A masterpiece
D**E
Four Stars
as expected
M**N
Amazing..from start to finish
For years I never really 'got' the Clash they were that band who were always on the greatest band or album lists but I never knew why. Then I decided lately to listen to them properly and this album seemed like a place to start. This band were the real deal and you can hear that they meant it. Long time Clash fans and music fans were right. Only regret is I waited so long to purchase this . Loved every single song
M**Y
The beginning. Not the end.
Great Album. Of Course. It sounds as vibrant today as it did on release in 1977. 1977? Where DID the years go? TBH, I only bought it to cut up the cover to make bottle-opener inserts to add to my "The Clash - Sound System" paraphernalia. I will keep the Album in the car dash, as it's perfect for driving to. If you haven't got this album, then there's something missing from your life (apart from the 38 years since it's release).
R**Y
Classic album
Nearly 40yrs since I got this LP from Probe in Liverpool, served incidentally by a certain Pete Burns (looking just like boy George did a few years later) Pete was a sarky git & reacted to your purchases with scorn, not this time though, he knew it was great and as soon as I got it home & on the turntable so did I. A true classic along with first albums by the Damned SLF, the Lurkers and Pistols. Pure fast punk rock apart from a remake of Police & Theives which gave a hint at future Clash sound which while good can never better this gem. I've not aged too well in 39years but this album has
T**.
The Clash - still relevant!
An excellent album, capturing the Clash at their most vibrant and explosive best at the start of their career. An essential part of your record collection! (And make sure you get this (UK) version, not the 'dumbed down' version produced for the US market).
M**E
Bang a bong gang
L'année du bac fut remplie de disques. Ce qui est tout à fait normal, puisque entre l'éveil à la sexualité, les amitiés naissantes et le saut dans l'inconnu après quelques mois d'été, c'est l'heure du choix : être le nouveau petit requin ou s'entêter à ne pas grandir, profiter de toute opportunité ou se vêtir du costume de responsable. L'ouverture vers le monde et l'affirmation, la définition de soi, se décident souvent pendant cette période charnière. En tant que liant social, décréter quels groupes / genres / mouvements musicaux nous siéent le mieux s'avère donc primordial. Du coup on a écouté plein de disques avant et pendant le baccalauréat. Et encore plus après. L'année précedente, nous découvriions The Police en profondeur. Là, ce fut The Clash, via un double best of assez complet. L'ingénuité de ces années me manque. Prêts à tout, nous n'étions pas endoctriné comme les fans de hard ou les fans de new-wave. Nous n'étions rien, ou d'anciens croyants en pleine mutation (les cheveux longs c'est has-been gros), et aucun mot ne nous faisait peur, pas même le mot punk. Il était temps de laisser tomber Dire Straits et Phil Collins, il était temps d'attraper une conscience, une ligne, une direction globale. Contrairement à leurs précurseurs les Sex Pistols, The Clash offrent un positivisme constant, reprenant du reggae, écrivant des ponts (aériens / suspendus) clairs et ne lésinant pas sur les choeurs. Et ce dès leur premier album, The Clash. Des punks joyeux et enragés, mais qui prennent position face à la misère sociale ambiante, bien loin du cri de rage primal des Sex Pistols. The Clash voulaient une révolution, effacer les Stones et les Beatles du haut des podiums. De beaux idéalistes. Car même si ce premier album est parfait de bout en bout (et je vous conseille de vous fournir les deux versions, UK et US, car ce n'est pas moins de cinq titres supplémentaires qu'offre la version US, notamment le classique I Fought The Law. Ou alors trouvez-vous une bonne compile), le punk ne sera qu'une phase pour ces quatre londoniens. Basé sur les mêmes accords que leurs aînés, la révolution rock ne sera pas une transformation totale, plutôt une relecture, une mise à jour. Dès leur second album Give 'Em Enough Rope, The Clash étoffera son son, multipliera les genres, ce qui aboutira à leur incroyable double album London Calling, où se côtoient rockabilly, reggae, rock, pop. Je ne m'en suis rendu compte que très tard, mais la basse de Paul Simonon a clairement influencé ma propre vision de cet instrument. Et jamais je ne me suis dit que ces types ne savaient pas jouer. Le punk n'était-il vraiment que joué par des ignares uniquement énervés et revendicatifs, simples étendards et postures de mode 1977 ? Avaient-ils réellement envie de tout détruire ou se faire une place au soleil avec une arnaque grosse comme ça ? The Clash appartient à la grande portée des enfants de The Who (peut-être le premier vrai groupe punk, avant même The Stooges). Leur premier album reste leur plus beau : il s'agit du plus frais de leur carrière, croyant réellement à une révolution sociale et s'efforçant d'effacer les différences superficielles ; le reggae est elle aussi une musique de combat. Il évite la surenchère sonique du second, la perfection du troisième, le trop plein de leur quatrième et triple album. C'est l'album d'un groupe de garage, où il y a "cinq chanteurs mais un seul micro" (Garageland), la photographie d'une période où tout semblait possible. The Clash - l'album - sonne et sonnera toujours comme les grandes vacances entre le bac et la fac.
V**I
Vera musica
Puntuale l 'unico neo la custodia rotta
V**9
Gestione della spedizione
Tutto perfetto
C**4
The Clash should be required listening
OG Punks!
B**E
The Clash... ein Meilenstein des Punkrocks
The Clash ist das erste Studioalbum der englischen Punkband The Clash und wurde im April 1977 von CBS Records veröffentlicht. Neben den Alben Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols der Sex Pistols und Ramones der gleichnamigen Band, ist es das wichtigste Album der Frühphase des Punk. In den Vereinigten Staaten brachte Epic Records das Album erst 1979 mit veränderter Titelliste auf den Markt. Das Erstlingswerk von The Clash gilt heute als Klassiker der Rockmusik und Meilenstein des Punk. • Die Musikzeitschrift Rolling Stone führt The Clash auf Platz 81 der 500 besten Alben aller Zeiten. • In der Liste der 500 besten Alben aller Zeiten des New Musical Express erreichte es Platz 61. • The Guardian wählte das Debütalbum auf Platz 34 der 100 besten Alben. • Das Magazin Uncut auf Platz 26 der 200 besten Alben. • In der Auswahl der 100 besten Alben der 1970er Jahre von Pitchfork Media belegt The Clash Platz 44. • Das Album wurde in die "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" aufgenommen
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