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The Clash – London Calling
1979 · Europe · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 10, 2026
- MMint
- $122.75
- NMNear Mint
- $109.83
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $83.99
- VGVery Good
- $58.15
- G+Good Plus
- $32.30
- GGood
- $19.38
- FFair
- $12.92
- PPoor
- $6.46
146 copies listed on Discogs from $25.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €59ref VA-YJK9FMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve F🇮🇹 Ships from Italy — vinile in ottime condizioni mentre la copertina si è tagliata nel fondo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- S CBS CL 1/2 A01-88478-1A-201-88478-1A-1 𐐃01-88478-1A-1 C NL01-88478-1A-1 𐐃NL 01-88478-1A-1 𐐃 C01-88478-2A-101-88478-1A-2 𐐃01-88478-2A-1 𐐃01-88478-3A-1 A01_88478_1A_2 𐐃01-88478-1A-1 𐐃 NL01-88478-2A-1 𐐃01-88478-1-A-1 𐐃 D01-88478-2A-1 𐐃 A
- Runout — side B
- S CBS CL 1/2 B01-88478-1B-1 B01-88478-1B-1 𐐃01-88478-1B-1 𐐃 B01-88478-1B-1 𐐃 B01-88478-1B-101-88478-1B-3 𐐃01-88478-1B-1 𐐃 A01-88478-1B-1 𐐃 B01-88478-2B-1 𐐃01-88478-1B-1 G B01-88478-2B-1/ A 𐐃01_88478_1B_3 𐐃01-88478-2B-1 𐐃
- Runout — side C
- S CBS CL 3/4 A01-88478-2C-1 A01-88478-1C-101-88478-3C-1 A01-88478-2C-1 𐐃 A01-88478-1C .1 B 𐐃01-88478-2C-101-88478-1C-201-88478-1C-401-88478-2C-1 𐐃 A01-88478-3C1 A 𐐃01-88478-IC-201-88478-3CL A D01-88478-1C-1 B 𐐃01-88478-IC-301-88478-2C-1 A 𐐃01_88478_3C1 A 𐐃01_88478_1C_101-88478-1C-3
- Runout — side D
- S CBS CL 3/4 B01-88478-2D-1 B01-88478-2D-4 𐐃01-88478-4D-1 A01-88478-2D-1 𐐃 B01-88478-2D-501-88478-2D-3 𐐃01-88478-2D-6 𐐃01-88478-2D-1 𐐃 B01-88478-2D-5 𐐃01-88478-1D-101-88478-4D-1 D01_88478_2D_5 𐐃01_88478_2D_3 𐐃01-88478-1D-1 Y
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0149
- Price Code
- CB 232
- Price Code
- 61(Circled)
- Other
- (CLASH 3)(On cover rear)
- Other
- CBS-CLASH 3 CL 1/2 88478(Inner sleeve, Record 1)
- Other
- CBS-CLASH 3 CL 3/4 88478(Inner sleeve, Record 2)
- Recorded At
- Wessex Sound Studios
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1London Calling3:19
- A2Brand New Cadillac2:08
- A3Jimmy Jazz3:54
- A4Hateful2:44
- A5Rudie Can't Fail3:27
- B1Spanish Bombs3:19
- B2The Right Profile3:53
- B3Lost In The Supermarket3:46
- B4Clampdown3:47
- B5The Guns Of Brixton3:08
- C1Wrong 'Em Boyo3:10
- C2Death Or Glory3:55
- C3Koka Kola1:48
- C4The Card Cheat3:49
- D1Lover's Rock4:03
- D2Four Horsemen2:56
- D3I'm Not Down3:06
- D4Revolution Rock5:33
- D5Train In Vain3:07
- Producer
- Guy Stevens
- Whistling, Producer [Pre-production]
- Baker Glare
- Engineer [Chief Engineer]
- Bill Price
- Engineer [Second Engineer]
- Jeremy Green
- Written-By
- Joe Strummer
- Written-By
- Mick Jones
About this record
The CBS Haarlem pressing of London Calling carries matrix runouts stamped S CBS CL 1/2 A, S CBS CL 1/2 B, S CBS CL 3/4 A, and S CBS CL 3/4 B across its four sides, distinguishing it from the original UK CBS CLASH 3 release. Catalogue 88478 and CLASH 3 both appear on European copies pressed in Holland, yet variants 3, 5, 22, and 24 feature etched rather than stamped runouts on sides A and D—a pressing-plant anomaly that affects identification.
The 1979 European edition commands 122.75 USD in Mint condition, with 146 copies currently listed for sale at a floor of 25 USD, reflecting strong collector demand: 4159 want it against 15467 who own one.
What drives its value
This 1979 CBS Haarlem pressing sits at the top of the London Calling hierarchy by price. A Mint copy reaches 122.75 USD, while NM drops to 109.83 USD and VG+ settles at 83.99 USD—the steep M-to-VG+ spread signals condition-driven valuation.
At VG the price falls to 58.15 USD, and by G+ only 32.30 USD remains. The 146 copies for sale at a floor of 25 USD represent the European original, not the 2013 Music On Vinyl reissue (MOVLP863) or 2015 Columbia repress (88875112701).
Community data—4159 want against 15467 have—confirms this is a canonical pressing, not a scarce variant. The 19-track stereo album on CBS 88478 was recorded at Wessex Studios in winter 1979 and pressed in Holland; its runout matrix codes and Haarlem plant attribution anchor its identity and justify the premium over later reissues.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 88478 or CLASH 3 paired with CBS and a Haarlem plant attribution. The four-sided matrix runouts—S CBS CL 1/2 A, S CBS CL 1/2 B, S CBS CL 3/4 A, and S CBS CL 3/4 B—are stamped on most copies, though variants 3, 5, 22, and 24 show etched runouts on sides A and D instead.
Some copies carry an additional etched symbol resembling a Q in the runout area of sides A, B, C, or D. Promo copies display an extra gold stamp in the runout.
The label notes 'Made in Holland' and 'Printed in Holland' and carries the 1979 copyright. Side D's label uniquely mentions track D5, 'Train In Vain,' which does not appear on other sides' labels.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (122.75 USD) shows no play wear; NM (109.83 USD) allows only light marks; VG+ (83.99 USD) shows light surface noise; VG (58.15 USD) exhibits moderate play wear and audible noise.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Track #D5 'Train In Vain' is only mentioned on the label of side D.
Recorded Winter 1979 at Wessex Studios Front Cover Photo: New York Palladium, 21.9.79 Back Cover Photos: Below: Clash at Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Texas. Right: Clash in Atlanta, Georgia All songs published by: Riva Music Ltd./Nineden Ltd. except: Track A2: Carlin Music Corp. Track C1: Copyright Control Track D4: Island Music Limited
Original sound recording made by CBS Records Made in Holland ℗ 1979 CBS Records /© 1979 CBS Records /Printed in Holland
Track times are approximated (not written on the physical release).
Printed inner sleeves with lyrics, credits and photos.
All runouts are stamped, except sides A and D in variants 3, 5, 22 and 24; these are etched. Some copies feature in the runout area of sides A, B and/or C and/or D, an additional etched symbol that resembles "Q" (see release images). The copies sent for promo use show an additional gold stamp.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this CBS Haarlem 1979 pressing from the UK original?
The UK original carries catalogue CBS CLASH 3 without the 88478 number and was pressed in the UK, not Holland. This European copy lists both 88478 and CLASH 3 on the label and states 'Made in Holland' and 'Printed in Holland.' The matrix runouts S CBS CL 1/2 A, S CBS CL 1/2 B, S CBS CL 3/4 A, and S CBS CL 3/4 B confirm the Haarlem plant attribution.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 83.99 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 109.83 USD NM price, reflecting how surface noise and light scratches reduce desirability on this 1979 pressing.
Why do some copies have etched runouts instead of stamped?
Variants 3, 5, 22, and 24 of this Haarlem pressing feature etched runouts on sides A and D rather than the standard stamped matrix. This pressing-plant variation occurred during the 1979 production run and does not indicate a different label or country of origin—all are CBS Haarlem pressings.
Is the 25 USD floor price realistic for this record?
The 25 USD floor represents the lowest asking price among 146 copies currently for sale. However, the price guide shows that even a Poor copy grades at 6.46 USD, so a 25 USD listing likely reflects a Fair or lower-grade copy with significant play wear. Most sales occur in the VG to VG+ range (58.15 to 83.99 USD).
What makes this pressing different from the 2013 and 2015 reissues?
The 1979 CBS Haarlem original (catalogue 88478 / CLASH 3) was pressed in Holland and carries the original 1979 copyright. The 2013 Music On Vinyl reissue (MOVLP863) and 2015 Columbia repress (88875112701) are later reissues on different labels. Original 1979 pressings command higher prices: Mint reaches 122.75 USD, whereas reissues typically sell for less.