Vinyl pressings
The Clash
by The Clash · 1979
The Clash 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.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | A Fashion Mall ProductionLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | A Fashion Mall Production Clash-01LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1984 | US | Not On Label (The Clash)LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1984 | US | Not On Label (The Clash)LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | ABC Productions ABC 1 SPLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | ABC Productions ABC 1 TLP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2025 | UK | ABC Productions ABC 1 BLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | A Fashion Mall ProductionLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | A Fashion Mall ProductionLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | A Fashion Mall ProductionLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Career Opportunities
- A2White Riot
- A3Janie Jones
- A4London's Burning
- A51977
- A6Listen
- B1One Two I Got A Crush On You
- B2Pressure Drop
- B3The Prisoner
- B4Capitol Radio
- B5Interview
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Clash are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Clash are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
How do I tell if my copy of The Clash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Clash 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.
