The Clash have officially released The World According to The Clash, an 11-track compilation originally pressed in 1982 exclusively as a promotional vinyl for US radio DJs. Out today via Sony Music across vinyl, CD, and digital platforms, the newly remastered collection brings together some of the pioneering punk-rock band's most celebrated and influential recordings.
Originally compiled ahead of the band's blockbuster 1982 album Combat Rock, the record paired standout tracks from their forthcoming LP with essential cuts from their earlier catalogue to introduce American airwaves to their boundary-pushing sound. Now available to the public for the very first time, the release serves both as an essential primer for newcomers discovering Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon, and as a sought-after historical artefact for dedicated collectors.
Across its eleven tracks, The World According to The Clash showcases the remarkable range that defined the group's prolific five-year run. Highlights include the New York rap-inspired groove of 'The Magnificent Seven', the politically charged 'Spanish Bombs', and the global anthem 'Should I Stay or Should I Go', which has amassed more than 2.21 billion streams worldwide. Alongside classics such as 'Rock the Casbah', 'London Calling', 'Clampdown', 'Train in Vain (Stand by Me)', 'Lost in the Supermarket', 'The Guns of Brixton', 'Brand New Cadillac', and 'I Fought the Law', the album underscores the enduring cultural impact of a band whose landmark 1979 double LP London Calling earned Best Album accolades for both the seventies and eighties.
Physical editions of The World According to The Clash are available now on CD as well as limited-edition red vinyl and orange vinyl pressings. Fans purchasing the orange vinyl edition directly through The Clash's official online store will also receive an exclusive commemorative poster while stocks last.
