The Clash
Sandinista! 3LP vinyl

The 1970s punk movement gave birth to some important bands, but none were more important than The Clash. They pushed and broke musical boundaries, while fusing musical experimentation with a socio-political conscience and it's hard to think of a band before or since that have exerted such universal influence. 

Their passionate, political agenda continues to inspire new fans and musicians alike. Indeed, the issues The Clash tackled are as relevant today as they were in the late '70s/early '80s. Dubbed "the only band that matters" in their heyday, the same could be said almost 40 years later.

Controversially released on three vinyl discs in 1980, Sandinista! shows the group on a creative roll, adding dub, rap and jazz to an already diverse musical palette. Taking its name from Nicaragua's left-wing rebel force, the album tackles subjects including US foreign policy, Vietnam, and Cold War tensions. Recorded in Jamaica, London and most significantly New York, where the growing hip-hop scene inspired The Clash to write the first ever UK rap record, "The Magnificent Seven." Voted album of the year by the Village Voice.

NEW / Released in 1980 / Reissue 2017

Tracklist:

A1 The Magnificent Seven

A2 Hitsville U.K.

A3 Junco Partner

A4 Ivan Meets G.I. Joe

A5 The Leader

A6 Something About England

B1 Rebel Waltz

B2 Look Here

B3 The Crooked Beat

B4 Somebody Got Murdered

B5 One More Time

B6 One More Dub

C1 Lightning Strikes (Not Once But Twice)

C2 Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)

C3 Corner Soul

C4 Lets Go Crazy

C5 If Music Could Talk

C6 The Sound Of The Sinners

D1 Police On My Back

D2 Midnight Log

D3 The Equaliser

D4 The Call Up

D5 Washington Bullets

D6 Broadway

E1 Lose This Skin

E2 Charlie Don't Surf

E3 Mensforth Hill

E4 Junkie Slip

E5 Kingston Advice

E6 The Street Parade

F1 Version City

F2 Living In Fame

F3 Silicone On Sapphire

F4 Version Pardner

F5 Career Opportunities

F6 Shepherds Delight