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The Clash – London Calling
1979 · UK · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 9, 2026
- MMint
- $345.64
- NMNear Mint
- $309.26
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $236.49
- VGVery Good
- $163.72
- G+Good Plus
- $90.96
- GGood
- $54.57
- FFair
- $36.38
- PPoor
- $18.19
86 copies listed on Discogs from $44.52.
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.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- S CBS CL 1/2 ACL-1-2-A-3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-A-3 ty-cbsCLASH-3-A4CL 1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A timtomCL-1-2-A-3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-A-3 TY-CBSCL 1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A C timtom DCL 1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A timtom FCL 1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A P 0 timtomCL-1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A TimTomCL-1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A 1 TimTom CCLASH-3-A4 0 ACL-1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A 1 TimTom ECL 1-2-A1 CBS-S-CLASH-3A 2C timtom F
- Runout — side B
- S CBS CL 1/2 BCL-1-2-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-B-2 ty-cbsCL-1-2-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-B2 ty-cbsCL-1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B timtomCL-1-2-B-1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B timtomCL-1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B D timtomCL-1-2-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-B2 ty-cbs ACL 1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B timtom DCL-1-2-B-3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-B-3 ty-cbsCL-1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B-3 C TimTomCL-1-2-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-B2 1 2 ty-cbs CCL-1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B X B TimTomCL 1-2-B1 CBS-S-CLASH-3B 12 F timtom
- Runout — side C
- S CBS CL 3/4 ACL-3-4-A3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-C3 TimTom-CBSCL-3-A-2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-C-2 timtomCL 3-4-A2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-C2 timtomCL-3-4-A2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-C-2 timtomCL-3-4-A2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-C-2 C timtom DCL-3-4-A3 CBS-S-CLASH-C3 P TimTom-CBSCL-3-4-A3 CBS-S-CLASH-C3 TimTom CBSCL-3-4-A-2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-C-2 TimTomCL-3-4-A-2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-C-2 TimTom CCL-3-4-A-2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-C-2 timtom BCL-3-4-A-2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-C-2 1 6 TimTom FCL 3-4-A2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-C-2 2 D timtom F
- Runout — side D
- S CBS CL 3/4 BCL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-D3 ty-cbs TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-D3 TY-cbs TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-D2 ty TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-3-D3 TY-CBS TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-D2 D TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-D3 V TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN" ty-cbs ECL-3-4-B2 CBS-S-CLASH-D2 TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B-2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-D-2 ty TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B-2 CBS-S-CLASH-3-D-2 1 3 ty C TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN"CL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-D3 TY-cbs TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN" LCL-3-4-B3 CBS-S-CLASH-D3 TY-cbs TRACK 5 IS "TRAIN IN VAIN" CCL 3-4-B2 CBS-S-CLASH 3-D-2 TY D TRACK 5 IS “TRAIN IN VAIN”
- Label Code
- LC 0149
- Price Code
- CB 232(Back cover)
- Price Code
- 61(In a circle, top right on back cover)
- Other
- CBS-CLASH 3 CL 1/2(Insert 1)
- Other
- CBS-CLASH 3 CL 3/4(Insert 2)
- Recorded At
- Wessex Sound Studios
- Lacquer Cut At
- CBS Studios, London
- Pressed By
- CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
- Made By
- Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1London Calling3:17
- A2Brand New Cadillac2:05
- A3Jimmy Jazz3:51
- A4Hateful2:42
- A5Rudie Can't Fail3:25
- B1Spanish Bombs3:17
- B2The Right Profile3:50
- B3Lost In The Supermarket3:43
- B4Clampdown3:45
- B5The Guns Of Brixton3:08
- C1Wrong 'Em Boyo3:08
- C2Death Or Glory3:52
- C3Koka Kola1:44
- C4The Card Cheat3:44
- D1Lover's Rock3:59
- D2Four Horsemen2:55
- D3I'm Not Down3:03
- D4Revolution Rock5:29
- D5Train In Vain3:02
- Producer [Produced By]
- Guy Stevens
- Technician [Pre-production], Whistling
- Baker Glare
- Engineer [Chief Engineer]
- Bill Price
- Engineer [Second Engineer]
- Jeremy Green
- Design
- Ray Lowry
- Photography By [Photographs]
- Pennie Smith
About this record
The runout etchings S CBS CL 1/2 A and S CBS CL 3/4 B identify this UK pressing as originating from the CBS Pressing Plant in Aston Clinton. This 1979 first pressing of The Clash's London Calling notably includes two printed 28cm × 28cm lyric and credit inserts, a detail not found in later versions.
Some copies feature a removable sticker stating CBS CLASH 3 and a gold promo stamp on the rear sleeve. The unlisted track "Train In Vain" appears only in the runout etching on side D, adding a unique verification point for collectors.
What drives its value
The price range for this pressing spans from 18.19 USD in Poor condition to 345.64 USD in Mint condition, with VG+ copies valued at 236.49 USD. Currently, there are 86 copies for sale starting at 44.52 USD, reflecting steady market availability.
This UK original pressing commands higher prices compared to later European reissues from 2013 and 2015, as it represents the authentic first edition with its original packaging and matrix identifiers. The strong community demand, with 13790 want it and 16021 have it, supports its enduring value among punk and new wave collectors.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, look for the catalogue numbers CBS CLASH 3 on the jacket and S CBS Clash 3 on the labels. The matrix runouts S CBS CL 1/2 A and S CBS CL 3/4 B are etched in the dead wax, signaling the Aston Clinton pressing plant origin.
The original release includes two printed 28cm × 28cm inserts rather than printed inner sleeves. Condition grading directly affects price, with Mint copies at 345.64 USD and VG copies at 163.72 USD.
The presence of the "Train In Vain" track only in the runout etching but not listed on the label or sleeve is a key feature to verify authenticity.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
First release/pressing, which came with two printed inserts (28cm × 28cm) with lyrics and credits, and LPs housed in plain inner sleeves. (Subsequent versions with printed inner sleeves instead of inserts.)
Some copies with removable sticker on front cover, with catalogue number CBS CLASH 3: 18 Track Double Album £5 R.R.P.
Some retail copies have a gold promo stamp at sleeve rear.
Track D5 "Train In Vain" is only listed in runout etching on side D; it is not listed on the label/sleeve.
Catalogue number CBS CLASH 3 on jacket; S CBS Clash 3 on labels.
Back cover: Recorded at Wessex Studios. © 1979 CBS Inc. ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Shorepak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd, England
Labels: ℗ 1979 CBS Records
Track publishers on labels: A1, A3 to B5, C2 to D3: Riva Music Limited/Nineden Limited A2: Carlin Music Corp. C1: Copyright Control D4: Island Music Limited Original sound recording made by CBS Records
Track publishers on inserts: All songs published by Riva Music Ltd./Nineden Ltd. unless otherwise stated: A2: Carlin Music Corp. C1: Copyright Control D4: Island Music Ltd.
Track title variations on inserts: B4: Working For The Clampdown D1: Lovers Rock
Insert additional "Creditz": Kosmo (have you heard the news?) — The Quest James Stevens — Hello! Alex And Kris — Clobber Howard McNee Is Living In Finland. C. B. S. Epic — I̶ ̶I̶ ̶I̶ I I Not Forgetting Britains No.1 Deejay - Birry Myers This Music Is For Henry Bowles And Peter Evans Recorded Winter 79.
Photos: Front cover: New York Palladium 21.9.79. Back cover left: Clash at Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Texas Back cover right: Clash in Atlanta, Georgia
Track durations are not printed on the release.
Runouts are mostly etched, plating characters (e.g., C, D, etc.) stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How can I identify the first UK pressing of London Calling?
Look for catalogue numbers CBS CLASH 3 on the jacket and S CBS Clash 3 on the labels, along with matrix runouts S CBS CL 1/2 A and S CBS CL 3/4 B etched in the dead wax. The original pressing includes two large 28cm × 28cm lyric inserts.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
A VG+ copy is valued at 236.49 USD according to the price guide, reflecting its collectible status among UK punk releases.
Does this pressing include the track "Train In Vain" on the sleeve?
No, "Train In Vain" is only listed in the runout etching on side D and is not printed on the label or sleeve, a unique quirk of this pressing.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale?
There are 86 copies for sale with a lowest price of 44.52 USD, indicating a moderate supply in the market.
What distinguishes this pressing from the 2013 and 2015 European reissues?
This 1979 UK pressing from CBS Pressing Plant Aston Clinton includes original lyric inserts and matrix runouts, unlike the 2013 Music On Vinyl and 2015 Columbia European reissues with catalogue numbers MOVLP863 and 88875112701 respectively.