On December 14, 1979, “CBS” label released “London Calling”, the third Clash studio album.  It was recorded August – November 1979, at the “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Guy Stevens and Mick Jones. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “London Calling” at number 8 on it’s list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album sold in more than 5 million copies worldwide and was certified platinum in the United States and is regarded as one of the most important albums in the history of modern music.

Personnel

• Joe Strummer– lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
• Mick Jones– lead guitar, piano, harmonica, lead and backing vocals
• Paul Simonon– bass guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals
• Topper Headon– drums, percussion
• Mickey Gallagher– organ
• The Irish Horns – brass

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.

1. London calling
2. Brand New Cadillac – Vince Taylor
3. Jimmy Jazz
4. Hateful
5. Rudie Can’t Fall
6. Spanish Bombs
7. The Right Profile
8. Lost in the Supermarket
9. Clampdown
10. The Guns of Brixton – Paul Simonon
11. Wrong’em Boyo – Clive Alphonso
12. Death of Glory
13. Koka Kola
14. The Card Cheat
15. Lover’s Rock
16. Four Horseman
17. I’m Not Down
18. Revolution Rock – Jackie Edwards, Danny Ray
19. Train in Vain