UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8087
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Sunburst Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S.8087-A-1Runout side A
CBS S.8087-A-A-1Runout side B
CBS-S.8087-A-1 TY-CBSRunout side A
CBS S.8087-A-A-1 timtomRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
London Calling And Armagideon Time
by The Clash · 1979
38 pressings11 countriesPunkNew WaveDubRock
London Calling And Armagideon Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of London Calling And Armagideon Time
28 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 8087CBS S CBS 8087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-8087-3A2 TY-CBS U.K.Runout, variant 1 - stamped, A-side
01-8087-3B2 TY-CBS U.K.Runout, variant 1 - stamped, B-side
01-8087-3A-1 TY-CBS U.K.Runout, variant 2 - stamped, A-side
01-8087-3B2 TY-CBS U.K.Runout, variant 2 - stamped, B-side
UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12-8087CBS S CBS 12 8087
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-12-8087-A1 timtom-cbsSide A runout, variant 1
CBS-S-12-8087-B1 TY-CBSSide B runout, variant 1
CBS-S-12-8087-A1 timtom-cbs A 14Side A runout, variant 2
CBS-S-12-8087-B1 TY-CBS 8 DSide B runout, variant 2
UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8087CBS S CBS 8087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green / Red Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CBS S · 8087 · A · 1Runout Side A
TY-CBS ∴Runout Side A - Hand-etched
CBS S · 8087 · A · A-1Runout Side AA
timtom I ∴ CRunout Side AA - Hand-etched
UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8087CBS CBS 8087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red / Yellow Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CBS S. 8087. A1 ∴ TY-CBSRunout side A etched / stamped / etched variant 1
CBS S. 8087. A A -1 timtom ∴Runout side AA etched / stamped variant 1
CBS-S.8087.A-1 TY-CBS DRunout side A etched / stamped / etched variant 2
CBS-S.8087.A.A-1 timtom D 2Runout side AA etched / stamped variant 2
UK
December 7, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8087
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 8087 A1 TY-CBS CSide A runout
CBS S 8087 A A-1 timtom ASide AA runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Colombia | CBS 442-1061First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS 12.8087 / CBS CBS 12.8087First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS 12.8087 / CBS CBS 12.8087First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | CBS 12.8087First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | CBS CBS 8087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-85First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-85First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 12.8087First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 419First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8087First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS 8087First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 8087 / CBS S CBS 8087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8087 / CBS 8087First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 80877", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 80877", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic EX 1200112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic EX 1200112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic EX 1200112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic EX 1200112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Epic ES7 56935 / Legacy ES7 569357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unknown | Not On Label 80877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Unknown | Not On Label 80877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 80877", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1London Calling3:18
- A2Armagideon Time3:50
- Armagideon Time (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of London Calling And Armagideon Time are there?
38 vinyl pressings of London Calling And Armagideon Time are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 2022.
When was London Calling And Armagideon Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, France, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 8087, released December 7, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of London Calling And Armagideon Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 8087, 8087, 12-8087, S CBS 8087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS-S.8087-A-1 and CBS S.8087-A-A-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is London Calling And Armagideon Time on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
