Combat Rock / The People’s Hall Limited 180gram Vinyl 3LP Set Today Only

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The ClashCombat Rock / The People’s Hall Limited 180gram Vinyl 3LP Set

Overview:

Originally released in May 1982, ‘Combat Rock’ is the final album from The Clash line up of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. Featuring two of the band’s most well-known songs, ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ and ‘Rock The Casbah’. Now rereleased as a 180gm 3LP special edition, with an additional 12 tracks compiled by The Clash.Having returned to London following their pivotal 17 show residency at New York’s Bond’s Casino in 1981, the band rehearsed and recorded at The People’s Hall in the squatting Republic of Frestonia near Latimer Road in London and from there they embarked on a tour of the East and South East Asia, during which the album sleeve image was captured by Pennie Smith in Thailand.The tracks on ‘The People’s Hall’ chart the period from what was their last single Radio Clash right up to the release of Combat Rock, including unheard, rare and early versions of tracks.Also includes rare Pennie Smith images + history of Frestonia essay by Tom Vague.

Featured Tracks:

Combat Rock – SIDE A

Know Your RightsCar JammingShould I Stay Or Should I GoRock The CasbahRed Angel DragnetStraight To HellCombat Rock – SIDE B

Overpowered By FunkAtom TanSean FlynnGhetto DefendantInoculated CityDeath Is A StarThe People’s Hall – SIDE A

Outside BondsRadio ClashFutura 2000The People’s Hall – SIDE B

First Night Back In LondonRadio One – Mikey DreadHe Who Dares Or Is Tired*Long Time JerkThe Fulham Connection [aka The Beautiful People Are Ugly Too]The People’s Hall – SIDE C

Midnight To StevensSean FlynnIdle In Kangaroo CourtKnow Your Rights*NB: SIDE D IS BLANK*Previously unreleased