London Calling: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition [Import]

The Clash | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 29, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B002UO73Z4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,449 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. London Calling - Album Version

2. Brand New Cadillac - Album Version

3. Jimmy Jazz - Album Version

4. Hateful

5. Rudie Can't Fail - Album Version

6. Spanish Bombs - Album Version

7. The Right Profile - Album Version

8. Lost In The Supermarket - Album Version

9. Clampdown - Album Version

10. The Guns Of Brixton - Album Version

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Last Testament - The Making Of London Calling - Part 1

2. The Last Testament - The Making Of London Calling - Part 2

3. Home Video Footage Of The Clash Recording London Calling In Wessex Studios

4. Clampdown - Video (Live)

5. Train In Vain - Video (Live)

6. London Calling - Video

Editorial Reviews

Limited 2009 two disc (CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) 30th Anniversary edition of one of Rock's most celebrated albums including a bonus DVD that contains the Don Letts-produced documentary The Last Testament as well as videos and live footage. The discs come in vinyl replica packaging, complete with liner bags/inner sleeves and a 20 page book. London Calling was The Clash's third album, released at the end of 1979 and earned them the best reviews (and sales) of their career. Three decades on, the album remains a fresh, invigorating slice of Rock 'n' Roll from 'the only band that matters'. Sony.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sony / Epic Strikes (out) Again, March 17, 2010

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N. Ciasullo (Philadelphia, Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: London Calling: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

Once again, we are left with the same crappy remaster as the 25th anniversary edition. Something so easy to fix is apparently beyond the morons at Sony. A minor detail to be sure but, the bell at the beginning of Koka Kola is screwed up. Instead of the "ding" of the elevator bell, we get "dowing", the sound of some idiot that bumped the tape during transfer. Buy the old, un-remastered version and boost the volume up yourself.

I would give it only one star, but the music is just too good. Sony rots, don't buy it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic album, May 9, 2010

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korova (Varosha) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: London Calling: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

This is a great package with the original album and a DVD.

Twenty-five years after its release, the album itself is no mystery. London Calling is a timeless classic. Even today, it stills sounds fresh, lively, and relevant. Not many other records from the late 70's and 1980's can make this claim. The band pushes way beyond its punk roots, yet still keeps a sharp political edge to the lyrics.

The DVD is mostly interesting for including footage of the band in the studio--you can see for yourself how crazy Guy Stevens was--and videos for London Calling, Train in Vain, and Clampdown, as well as a Don Letts documentary.

So, 4 stars. If the DVD had additional live footage of the Clash from the period, this would be a 5 star package. If you're a diehard fan or a completist, look around for the 3-disc 25th Anniversary Edition. It has a full disc of demo versions and most of the video that's in the 30th Anniversary Edition.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome What else can you say?, February 27, 2010

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bk "lennonfan" (Denver) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: London Calling: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

One of the best Albums in Rock History, period. Cool video content and of course great sounding CD. Enough said!