The Clash

CBS / Discos CBS

calendar_today1977Argentina

“DISCO ES CULTURA CBS - MARCA REGISTRADA - INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA - REGALE UN DISCO EL REGALO QUE QUEDA GRABADO”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“This release has no messages or mastering studios etched on matrix/runout in comparison with other US releases. © 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc. /51 W. 52 St. New York City / "Epic" is a trademark of CBS Inc. / Marca Reg.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Spain

“Spanish Edition 1977”

Epic

calendar_today1977Brazil

“Epic orange labels, pink logo lettering on sleeve”

CBS

calendar_today1977Greece

“"Ελληνικής κατασκευής" and "Made in Greece" on labels. Imported sleeve (Printed in Holland) as this of the release [r2472291]”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“This copy has the stereo without arrows and with "33 1/3 RPM", "Made In England" in the circumference of the label, which means it's a later press than the variant with "Made In England" at the bottom of the label, known to be a late 70's early 80's version. Shorepak sleeve was made by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd, England. Publishing: A1-A8, B1-B3,B5,B6: Nineden Ltd. B4: Blue Mountain Music Ltd.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

CBS

calendar_today1977Spain

“Spanish Edition from 1977. Titles translated to spanish in label Ⓔ Madrid, 1977.”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“This edition with an earlier label design has an arrow under 'STEREO' at 9 o'clock on the label. © 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977 CBS Records Second version with Nineden/Riva publishing credits, first pressed in late 1977 or 1978.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“© 1977 CBS Records / ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records / Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc. / 51 W. 52 St., New York City / "Epic" is a trademark of CBS Inc.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Greece

“Manufactured in Greece for diski CBS AEBE. Ⓟ 1977 CBS Records. Made in Greece. Issued in a matte finish picture sleeve. Spine with pinched edges.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

“Issued in a standard non-gatefold sleeve. [sleeve] © 1977 CBS Records/ ℗ 1977 CBS Records/ CBS is a trademark of CBS, Inc., U.S.A. [labels] ℗ 1977 CBS Records Made in Australia by a registered user of the trade marks. Publishers: A1-B3, B5-B6: Rondor B4: Festival”

CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

“Different Labels Compared To Other Australian LP Releases Front of the cover is laminated and has a slightly different (more olive) shade of green.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Japan

“℗1977 CBS Inc. ©1977 CBS Inc Manufactured by CBS/Sony Inc., (Tokyo Japan) 株式会社CBS・ソニー 1st pressing with white obi. Unlike the later re-presses with green obi these came with 25AP 537(E) on the labels. Records were housed in the CBS inner sleeves rather than the regular clear sleeves.”

Epic / Simply Vinyl

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“UK Import, Simply Vinyl 100% Virgin Vinyl Reissue, 180 gram. Differs from [r1319159] by barcode, matrix, Epic on label and back cover, and "OPPORTUNITIES" on two lines.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Greece

“"Ελληνικής κατασκευής" and "Made in Greece" on labels. Imported sleeve, "Printed in Holland" on sleeve. Similar to [r7600483] release.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Different cover: the band's name is printed in red and there is no distribution code on the reverse but a circled Y. Shorepak by Shorewood Packaging / Printed in Holland. Made in Holland. This version does not have a Label code on the rear cover (lower right corner). There are copies in existence with two different shades of army green on the cover, dark green and lighter green. Otherwise identical. Please check photo gallery for comparison Some copies may include later added round sticker with Roman numeral on it. "Hate & War" as "Hate - War" on label”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Label variation of [r12133892], no ridges. (See images). No "Nineden Ltd./Riva Mus. Ltd." crediting. This edition with an earlier label design has an arrow under 'STEREO' at 9 o'clock on the label. © 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977 CBS Records”

CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

“Issued in a standard non-gatefold sleeve. [sleeve] © 1977 CBS Records/ ℗ 1977 CBS Records/ CBS is a trademark of CBS, Inc., U.S.A. [labels] ℗ 1977 CBS Records Made in Australia by a registered user of the trade marks. Publishers: A1-B3, B5-B6: Rondor B4: Festival”

CBS

calendar_today1977Ireland

“Misspelled track listing: A3: I'm So Bored With U.S.A A8: London Burning B1: Career Orportunities B3: Protex Blues B6: Garage Land This version has Irish Overprinted "Made In England' Base labels”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“1980s Nice Price Reissue of [r393265]. Some copies with Nice Price sticker on shrink. Hand etched matrices in G1? series. First cat# on labels, 2nd on cover.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“© 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977 CBS Records Shorepak by Shorewood Packaging / Printed in Holland. Published by Copyright Control except track B4 by Blue Mountain Music Ltd.”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“This ID is for the first label variation, with LC 0149 for CBS, 33 1/3 RPM over Stereo on label at 9 o'clock with no arrow, larger typeface for catalogue number on label at 3 o'clock. This label redesign appears to be on copies with the matrix A6/B6. Version with LC code at 3 O'clock, where there is a void on this: [r15192690]. All runouts etched except “▹“ “◃” on Side A and “D” on side B are Stamped First label design is located here: [r456552] Represses have cat# CBS 82000.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“© 1977 CBS Records / ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records / Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc. / 51 W. 52 St., New York City / "Epic" is a trademark of CBS Inc.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“Originally released in 1979.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Repress of 2000 remastered reissue by Sony's Terre Haute plant. LP originally released 1979. All songs published by Nineden Ltd. except I Fought The Law, Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), and Police & Thieves, Universal-Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI) All songs re-mastered at Whitfield Street Studios (C) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. / (P) 1977, 1978, 1979, 2000 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (C) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. / (P) 1977 (2 to 5, 7, 9 to 13, 15), 1978 (1, 6, 14), 1979 (8), 2000 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Digitally remastered reissue of the US version. LP originally released 1979. All songs published by Nineden Ltd. except I Fought The Law, Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), and Police & Thieves, Universal-Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI) All songs re-mastered at Whitfield Street Studios (C) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. / (P) 1977, 1978, 1979, 2000 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (C) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. / (P) 1977 (2 to 5, 7, 9 to 13, 15), 1978 (1, 6, 14), 1979 (8), 2000 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“© 1977 ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 Late 1990s repress, glass mastered at [l3355026]. Some units came with "The Nice Price" sticker.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Made in Mexico”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Released with a 4-page booklet. The CD image has a white background and the catalog number (495344 2), rim information and band name are printed in orange. ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. © 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. All songs Nineden Ltd. except track 12 Island Music Ltd. Similar to [r35551270] - This release uses a lighter green, instead of dark green for the booklet and rear tray images”

CBS / Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Early generation [l275955] pressing as indicated by a lack of a leading zero before DIDP 70276 catalog # Disc has the upside down triangle within a circle logo Originally released in 1979.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Features different matrix information, has an absence of "DIDP". Most likely released sometime between 1994 - late 1990s.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Digitally remastered re-issue of the US version. LP originally released 1979.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Made in Austria.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Europe

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Released with a 4-page booklet. Disc face has catalog number (495344 2), rim information & band logo printed in orange.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“℗ © 1977 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Both cat# appear on back cover and CD. Cat# 468783 2 appears on spine. 02-468783-10 appears on the back of the booklet. Issued in a jewel box with a sticker: "Original U.K. LP version on CD - includes Deny • Cheat • 48 Hours • Protex Blue - 02-468783-10". All songs Nineden Ltd. / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. except track 12, Island Music Ltd.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Originally released in 1979.”

Columbia / CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

Epic

calendar_today1977Brazil

“Issued in a standard jewel case with clear CD tray and a 4-page booklet with photos and credits. (P) 1977, 1978, 1979 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd First press of this reissue”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“Originally released in 1979. release with barcode variation on back cover and front cover insert”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Came from a box-set similar to [r5041307] or [m1063456]”

Epic

calendar_today1977Australia

“Manufactured in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Remastered at Whitfield Street Studios. Released with a 4-page booklet. The CD image has a white background and the catalog number (495344 2), rim information and band name are printed in orange. ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. © 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. All songs Nineden Ltd. except track 12 Island Music Ltd. 4953442003 below orange catalog number on disc, above Label info Similar to [r22651445] - This release uses a darker green on the booklet and rear tray images, but retains the lighter green on the disc and inner tray images”

Rainbow

calendar_today1977Australia

“Part of the Australian Rainbow Records Series. ℗ 1977 CBS Records”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“CBS & CBS Disques are trademarks of CBS Inc. Printed in Holland Made in Holland ℗ 1977 CBS Records © 1977 CBS Records Dolby recording.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Grey cassette with textured borders. "100 50 0" timing window. "MADE IN USA" on the top side of Side 2.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“WJET 36060 on J-card JET 36060 on Cassette”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Single panel J-card, beige shell tape. Variation: Timing strip 0 - 50 - 0.”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“black cassette, screw heads on side 1”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“CBS & CBS Disques are trademarks of CBS Inc. Printed in Holland Made in Holland ℗ 1977 CBS Records © 1977 CBS Records Dolby recording. Grey checkered cassette with 100-50-0 under the window”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“black cassette, screw heads on side 2”

CBS

calendar_today1977Greece

“© 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977 CBS Records”

Epic

calendar_today1977Canada

“Issued in standard jewel case with blue cover artwork and red strip across bottom of front cover that reads ‘CHROMIUM DIOXIDE’ Black cassette with silver print and screw heads on side 2 only. Jewel case has CBS rights sticker to rear with the Canadian maple leaf logo. Identical to [r23078357] but with screw heads on side 2.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Cassette shell: Made in USA”

CBS

calendar_today1977Spain

“Spanish reissue with 100 - 50 - 0 on top of middle window and orange letters”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Single panel J-card, creme shell tape. No barcode. Variation: shell has 100- 50 - 0 timing strip.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Spain

“Spanish reissue without numbers on top of middle window , black letters.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“grey Shell, not transparent, With "COLUMBIA" write on the side of each side.”

QS

calendar_today1977Saudi Arabia

“1987”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Single panel J-card inlay printed to one side only. Tan cassette with black on-body print and a textured border.”

Epic

calendar_today1977United States

“Single panel J-card inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with black on-body print and a textured border.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“CBS & CBS Disques are trademarks of CBS Inc. Printed in Holland Made in Holland ℗ 1977 CBS Records © 1977 CBS Records Dolby recording. Grey checkered cassette without numbers under the window”

CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

“Issued with white paper labels. This issue is a label variation with differences to the text placing.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Columbia Made in Holland Grey checkered cassette without numbers under the window”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

Epic

calendar_today1977Brazil

Epic

calendar_today1979United States

“© 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records * PLEASE NOTE - "Generic Inner sleeves, does not have photos and lyrics". [l403953] - Denoted by Large "T" etched in runouts. Mastered at [l264060] denoted by "STERLING" stamped in runouts. Early original releases comes with Demonstration Single: AE7 1178, 7" White Demonstration Not For Sale label single "Gates Of The West" b/w "Groovy Times" (tracks C/D)". Songwriting credits from rear cover of LP. --Catalog Numbers-- Catalog Number on labels and album spine: JE 36060 Rear Sleeve and Inner Sleeve: 36060 Bonus Single: AE7 1178 Runouts are etched except for "STERLING" stamp.”

Epic

calendar_today1979United States

“This version was likely pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman. The "T1" etching on the B-side indicates that the Terre Haute plant may have been involved in some way. Released in a plain white paper inner sleeve. © 1977 CBS Records / ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records / Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc. / 51 W. 52 St., New York City / "Epic" is a trademark of CBS Inc. / Marca Reg.”

Columbia

calendar_today1999United Kingdom

“1999 "Restored Remastered '99" album version CDs (with cover hype stickers in front of each jewel box case). Box set also includes 6 postcards. Packaging: 15cm x 13cm x 7cm (6"in x 5.25"in x 2.75"in) cardboard paper-wrapped artwork box (satin matte finish), no artwork anywhere except on front: "THE CLASH" at top center, and also a small numbered Limited Edition sticker lower right corner.”

Music On Vinyl / Epic / Legacy

calendar_today2010Europe

“180 Gram LP + Bonus 7" Printed LP inner sleeve. 7" in white paper sleeve.”

Faraway Sounds Records

calendar_todayJun 6, 2024United Kingdom

“Box set comprised of 3 x 7" white vinyl picture cover singles and 3 x 7" green vinyl picture cover singles. Limited to 35 copies, all in a hand-numbered White cardboard box. Contains two 16 page booklets, one with lyrics & one with album information. Two test pressing sets also exist, all in black vinyl with white labels.”