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The Clash – Sandinista!
1981 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Repress Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 5, 2026
- MMint
- $103.34
- NMNear Mint
- $92.46
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $70.71
- VGVery Good
- $48.95
- G+Good Plus
- $27.19
- GGood
- $16.32
- FFair
- $10.88
- PPoor
- $5.44
46 copies listed on Discogs from $8.80.
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
- €70ref VA-R87GTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AL 37038AL 37038-1F 1S STERLING IN SPACE...
- Runout — side B
- BL 37038BL 37038-1H P-G STERLING ...NO ONE...
- Runout — side C
- AL 37039AL 37039-1F 1S STERLING ...CAN...
- Runout — side D
- BL 37039BL 37039-1D XG P-G STERLING ...HEAR...
- Runout — side E
- AL 37040AL 37040-1D T1 STERLING ...YOU...
- Runout — side F
- BL 37040BL 37040-1D XG T1 STERLING ...CLASH!
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 074643703710
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7464-37037-1
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Other
- E 37038(LP1 labels)
- Other
- E 37039(LP2 labels)
- Other
- E 37040(LP3 labels)
- Manufactured By
- Epic Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Mastered At
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Mastered At
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA
Specifications
- Artist
- The Clash
- Genre
- Rock, Reggae, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Punk, New Wave, Rock & Roll, Post-Punk, Dub, Reggae, Funk
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- E3X 37037
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 074643703710
Tracklist
- A1The Magnificent Seven5:31
- A2Hitsville U.K.4:22
- A3Junco Partner4:52
- A4Ivan Meets G.I. Joe3:05
- A5The Leader1:42
- A6Something About England3:42
- B1Rebel Waltz3:25
- B2Look Here2:45
- B3The Crooked Beat5:28
- B4Somebody Got Murdered3:34
- B5One More Time3:32
- B6One More Dub3:34
- C1Lightning Strikes (Not Once But Twice)4:49
- C2Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)4:32
- C3Corner Soul2:42
- C4Let's Go Crazy4:24
- C5If Music Could Talk4:36
- C6The Sound Of The Sinners4:01
- D1Police On My Back3:16
- D2Midnight Log2:34
- D3The Equaliser5:46
- D4The Call Up5:28
- D5Washington Bullets5:51
- D6aBroadway5:48
- D6bBlowing In The Guns Of Brixton
- E1Lose This Skin5:07
- E2Charlie Don't Surf4:54
- E3Mensforth Hill3:42
- E4Junkie Slip2:48
- E5Kingston Advice2:37
- E6The Street Parade3:28
- F1Version City4:21
- F2Living In Fame4:50
- F3Silicone On Sapphire4:17
- F4Version Pardner5:22
- F5Career Opportunities2:30
- F6Shepherds Delight3:29
- Producer [Production]
- The Clash
- Mixed By [Version Mix]
- Mikey Dread
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Bill Price
- Engineer [Channel 1]
- Lancelot "Maxie" McKenzie
- Engineer [Electric Ladyland]
- J. P. Nickolson
- Engineer [Pluto + Power Station]
- Bill Price
About this record
The Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Carrollton, Georgia—which opened in September 1981—stamped this US Epic pressing of Sandinista! with the "XG" etch mark in the dead wax, distinguishing it from earlier Santa Maria and Terre Haute masterings. With 37 tracks and a 33-by-22-inch foldout poster, the 1981 repress commands strong collector interest: 1115 want it against 7260 in the community database, yet only 46 copies are listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this Carrollton pressing. A Mint copy trades at 102.17 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 91.41 USD—a narrow gap that reflects the record's resilience in top condition.
The real drop occurs at VG+: 69.90 USD, then VG at 48.39 USD, signaling that even minor wear erodes value sharply on a 37-track punk-reggae hybrid. The lowest current asking price is 8.8 USD, though that outlier reflects severe damage.
The want-to-have ratio of 1115 to 7260 shows persistent demand without scarcity panic; 46 copies for sale suggests steady availability at mid-grade. The 1981 US repress on Epic (catalogue E3X 37037 or FSLN 1) is the most accessible version of Sandinista!, making condition the sole value differentiator among otherwise identical copies.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Carrollton pressing by examining the dead-wax etch: look for "XG" stamped (not handwritten) in the runout area of both sides. The matrix runout codes read AL 37038 or BL 37038 on side one, and AL 37039 or BL 37039 on side two; the "37038" and "37039" confirm the Carrollton plant.
The label must read "Epic" with catalogue E3X 37037 on the spine and labels, or FSLN 1 on the spine. The mastering variant appears as either "1S" (Santa Maria) or "1T" (Terre Haute) etched into the runout.
Grade by the condition of all three components: the two vinyl sides (check for hairline scratches, warp, and surface noise under a light), the original single-wide sleeve (look for seam splits, ring wear, and foxing on the foldout poster), and the 33-by-22-inch six-panel poster insert (titled "The Armagideon Times no3"), which is prone to creasing and tears. A complete copy includes all lyrics and credits on the poster; note that tracks A3, B2, and E1 have redacted lyrics by design.
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Release notes
"XG" etched in runouts denotes Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, pressing, which opened September 1981. Mastering variant, with origination at both Santa Maria (1S) and Terre Haute (1T) etched in runouts. Remainder of runouts etched, mastering stamped.
Catalog number E3X 37037 spine, labels. Catalog number FSLN 1 on spine.
Packaged in single wide sleeve, includes 33" × 22" six-panel foldout poster (catalog number FSLN 1 37037), titled "The Armagideon Times no3," containing lyrics for all tracks (except A3, B2 and E1, which are redacted; D6b, F2 and F5 with credits only; F3, F4, F6 not mentioned), credits, and cartoons.
Track D6b appears on insert poster only. Tracks A3 and F4 have no writing credit on label.
Recorded in Jamaica, London, and most significantly in New York Studios: Wessex, Electric Ladyland, Channel 1, Pluto + Power Station
All songs © Copyright 1980 By Nineden Limited, All Rights For the U.S.A. And Canada Controlled By WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). except D1 © Copyright 1967 By Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. Administered by Piccadilly Music Corp. (BMI).
℗ 1980 CBS Records / © 1980 CBS Records
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 69.90 USD according to the price guide. This grade assumes light surface noise, minimal sleeve wear, and the poster in near-fine condition. VG+ is the sweet spot for this record: it has played but shows no deep scratches or warping, and represents the typical state of a well-kept used copy from a collector's shelf.
How do I tell the Carrollton pressing from other 1981 US versions?
Look in the dead wax (the blank area between the label and the edge of the vinyl) for the etch mark "XG". This mark denotes the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Carrollton, Georgia, which opened in September 1981. Earlier pressings carry "1S" (Santa Maria) or "1T" (Terre Haute) instead. The catalogue number E3X 37037 or FSLN 1 on the label and spine also confirms the 1981 US Epic release.
Is the foldout poster essential to the value?
Yes. The original 33-by-22-inch six-panel poster titled "The Armagideon Times no3" is part of the package and affects grading. A missing or severely damaged poster will lower a Mint or NM copy into VG+ or VG territory because collectors expect the complete insert. Creases, tears, and foxing on the poster are factored into the overall condition assessment.
What is the price range from worst to best condition?
A Poor (P) copy is valued at 5.38 USD, while a Mint (M) copy reaches 102.17 USD. The steepest jump occurs between VG (48.39 USD) and VG+ (69.90 USD), reflecting the market's preference for copies that have minimal surface noise and no visible damage. Most copies listed for sale fall in the VG to NM range.
Why are there two catalogue numbers on this record?
The spine and labels carry E3X 37037 (the Epic Records catalog designation), while the spine also shows FSLN 1 and the poster is labeled FSLN 1 37037. FSLN 1 is a special series code used by Epic for this 37-track triple-album release. Both numbers refer to the same pressing and are correct; either one can be used to identify it in a database.