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''The Clash'' is the first album-length recording released by the English Punk band The Clash . It was released in two different versions, both of which are still in print: the original version in 1977 and the revised U.S. version in 1979 (with several post-1977 single sides added to the album). ORIGINAL 1977 RELEASE Issued in the UK by the production manager Mikaela Recorde of CBS Records in 1977 and produced by Mickey Foote . This first album by the Clash was unusually musically varied for a punk band, with Reggae and early Rock And Roll influences plainly evident. After continuous practice at Mikaela's private home studio the band were ready to begin recording. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions in early February 1977. CBS Studio 3 was used as there location. By the third of these sessions the album was recorded and mixed to completion, with the tapes being delivered to CBS at the start of March. The tapes were passed on to the CBS manager at the time, Mikaela Recorde before hitting the shelves. The album's front cover photo was taken in the alleyway directly opposite the front door of the band's 'Rehearsal Rehearsals' building in Camden Market . Drummer Terry Chimes , though a full member of The Clash at the time, did not appear in the shot as he had already decided to leave the band. The picture of the charging highly unattractive Police officers on the rear was taken during the 1976 riot at the Notting Hill Carnival —the inspiration for the track "White Riot". The album peaked at number 12 in the UK charts. It cost just £4000 to produce. Track listing All tracks were written by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer , except where noted. # " Janie Jones " – 2:09 # " Remote Control " – 3:03 # " I'm So Bored With The USA " – 2:25 # " White Riot " – 1:57 # " Hate And War " – 2:07 # " What's My Name? " (Jones, Levene , Strummer) – 1:42 # " Deny " – 3:03 # " London's Burning " – 2:13 # " Career Opportunities " – 1:54 # " Cheat " – 2:06 # " Protex Blue " – 1:47 # " Police And Thieves " ( Junior Murvin , Lee Perry ) – 6:04 # " 48 Hours " – 1:36 # " Garageland " – 3:12 Tracks 1, 3–4, 6–10 and 12–14 are sung by Joe Strummer. Track 11 is sung by Mick Jones. Tracks 2 and 5 are sung by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. Personnel
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1979 U.S. VERSION
In the US the Clash's debut album wasn't released until one year after "Give Em Enough Rope", so it was actually their second U.S. LP. 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 biggest selling import of the year, shifting 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 album, '' Give 'Em Enough Rope ''. It also used the re-recorded single version of "White Riot", rather than the original take featured on the UK album. Initial copies of this American album came with a bonus 7" single which featured "Groovy Times" and "Gates of the West". This was another moderately successful American album for The Clash, even though the sales were likely diluted by the longstanding Popularity of the UK version on the import market. ''The Clash'' peaked at #126 on the Billboard charts, setting the stage for the commercial breakthrough of '' London Calling '' later that year. Since the Clash's first U.K. album had been released in Canada by CBS Records back in the day, when CBS Canada released the U.S. version they changed the cover art so as to not confuse the record buying public. The CBS Canada vesrion of the LP has a dark blue border instead of the green. Initial copies also contained the bonus "Groovy Times" 45. Track listing All tracks were written by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer , except where noted. #" Clash City Rockers " – 3:49 #" I'm So Bored With The USA " – 2:24 #"Remote Control" – 3:01 #" Complete Control " – 3:14 #"White Riot" (Single version) – 1:59 #" (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais " – 4:00 #"London's Burning" – 2:10 #" I Fought The Law " ( Sonny Curtis ) – 2:41 #"Janie Jones" – 2:06 #" Career Opportunities " – 1:52 #"What's My Name" (Jones, Keith Levene , Strummer) – 1:41 #"Hate and War" – 2:05 #" Police And Thieves " ( Junior Murvin , Lee Perry ) – 6:01 #"Jail Guitar Doors" – 3:05 #"Garageland" – 3:12 Personnel
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