The Clash

James is Cool · 06-05-2003, 01:07 PM

So I'm interested in purchasing their debut. But from what I understand, both a UK and a US version of this disc exist, and I'm unsure of which would be the better buy. Your comments are much appreciated.

Rotten Iscariot · 06-05-2003, 01:55 PM

Good rule of thumb: if the band is British, and the album in question is availble in both US and UK versions, get the UK version.

AndItsAllGone · 06-05-2003, 03:24 PM

I tend to agree with Rotten Iscariot, but I'd recommend that you try and find a disc that has some of the U.S. version songs--namely, "White Man in Hammersmith Palais", "Complete Control", and "I Fought the Law". I have the Singles compilation, which I find has some great tunes including the ones above--maybe you should check it out too, if you don't already have it.

patrick · 06-05-2003, 03:57 PM

the uk version is great for protex bleu

oh how i love that song

Irrelevant · 06-05-2003, 06:28 PM

the UK version is better because it's their original vision and because it starts with Janie Jones

06-05-2003, 01:07 PM	#1
James is Cool Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,058	The Clash So I'm interested in purchasing their debut. But from what I understand, both a UK and a US version of this disc exist, and I'm unsure of which would be the better buy. Your comments are much appreciated.

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06-05-2003, 01:55 PM	#2
Rotten Iscariot Amish Rake Fighter Posts: 16	Good rule of thumb: if the band is British, and the album in question is availble in both US and UK versions, get the UK version.

06-05-2003, 03:24 PM	#3
AndItsAllGone Ownz Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 501	I tend to agree with Rotten Iscariot, but I'd recommend that you try and find a disc that has some of the U.S. version songs--namely, "White Man in Hammersmith Palais", "Complete Control", and "I Fought the Law". I have the Singles compilation, which I find has some great tunes including the ones above--maybe you should check it out too, if you don't already have it.

06-05-2003, 03:57 PM	#4
patrick Minion of Satan Posts: 9,521	the uk version is great for protex bleu oh how i love that song

06-05-2003, 06:28 PM	#5
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	the UK version is better because it's their original vision and because it starts with Janie Jones