The Clash SELF TITLED [US] 1979 Epic JE36060 1st Terre Haute Press + Demo 45 RPM

Description: The Clash is the debut studio album by the English punk rock band the Clash. In the United States, the album was released one year after Give 'Em Enough Rope, making it their second release in the US. 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 best-selling import of the year, selling over 100,000 copies. 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 studio album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978). It also used the re-recorded single version of "White Riot", rather than the original take featured on the UK version. Omitted from the US version of The Clash were the following tracks · "Deny"· "Cheat"· "Protex Blue"· "48 Hours" · "White Riot" (original version) Added were the following tracks: · "Clash City Rockers" – Initially released as a single (A-side) in the UK in February 1978· "Complete Control" – Initially released as a single (A-side) in the UK in September 1977· "White Riot" (re-recorded version) – Initially released as a single (A-side) in the UK in March 1977· "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" – Initially released as a single (A-side) in the UK in June 1978· "I Fought the Law" – Initially released as a track on the Clash EP The Cost of Living in the UK in May 1979 · "Jail Guitar Doors" – Initially released as the B-side to "Clash City Rockers" in the UK in February 1978 Initial copies of the US version also came with a bonus 7-inch single which featured "Groovy Times" and "Gates of the West". The Clash was unusually musically varied for a punk band, with reggae and early rock and roll influences plainly evident. It was another moderately successful album for the Clash in the United States, even though the sales were likely diluted by the longstanding popularity of the UK version on the import market. The Clash peaked at number 126 on the Billboard charts, setting the stage for the commercial breakthrough of London Calling later that year. In 2003, the US version was ranked number 77 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album was re-ranked at number 81 in 2012, and at number 102 in the 2020 update. The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. THIS COPY is a Terre Haute first pressing on the Epic label from 1979 (see Notes, below). Included is the demo 45 RPM that was issued with LP (see photos). The vinyl - both the LP and the included original demo 45 RPM disc - are in Excellent [EX] condition. The original cover shows only the ghost of ring wear. It is in Excellent [EX] condition. The inner sleeve, which is plain white with rounded corners and a center label hole, is in Very Good Plus [VG+] condition, with no splitting. The 45 RPM sleeve is also in Very Good Plus [VG+] VG+ condition, likewise with no splitting. Notes © 1977 CBS Records ℗ 1977, 1978, 1979 CBS Records * PLEASE NOTE - "Generic Inner sleeve, does not have photos and lyrics". Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute - Denoted by Large "T" etched in runouts. Mastered at Sterling Sound 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". --Catalog Numbers-- Catalog Number on labels and album spine: JE 36060 Rear Sleeve: 36060 Bonus Single: AE7 1178 Runouts are etched except for "STERLING" stamp. Barcode and Other Identifiers · Barcode (Scanned): 074643606011· Barcode (Text): 0 7464-36060-1· Other (Catalog # for demo 7" single): AE7 1178· Pressing Plant ID (Etched in runouts): T· Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AL-36060· Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BL-36060· Matrix / Runout (Side C label): ZSS 166141· Matrix / Runout (Side D label): ZSS 166142· Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): AL⋅36060 -1B STERLING NOTHING CAN CHANGE… T1 · Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): BL - 36060 1F STERLING THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO CLASH T2 ENJOY!

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