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Converse one of the world’s most recognisable brands has teamed up with The Clash to create a collection of trainers inspired by one of the greatest bands who truly defined the world of music. Leading the collection is a special tribute version of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe in white, which marks the 30th Anniversary of the album London Calling. A must have for any fan the range is available to purchase now.

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December 14th 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of London Calling, one of the most seminal albums of all time. On December 14th 1979 The Clash recorded London Calling at Wessex Studios in London, UK. Upon release the album received rave reviews across the board, and Rolling Stone placed the album at number 8 in their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

The iconic album cover features a Pennie Smith photograph of Paul Simonon smashing his Fender precision bass on the stage of The Palladium in New York during their 1979 US tour. In 2002 Q magazine named this photograph the greatest rock and roll photograph of all time.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of London Calling, on December 14th 2009 Sony Music will release a vinyl replica edition of the album, featuring the original album on CD and a new DVD in vinyl replica packaging. The DVD includes a Don Letts produced documentary 'The Last Testament: The Making Of London Calling' featuring interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon, plus promo videos and footage of The Clash recording London Calling at Wessex Studios.

Pre-order your copy using the links below

UK - Amazon | HMV | Play

USA - Amazon

Beginning January 7, 2010, U.K. Royal Mail will be issuing a new series of stamps featuring classic album covers from various British artists. With help from several editors of U.K. music publications, the postal company recently narrowed down a list of ten album covers that will appear on stamps in circulation next year. The cover of The Clash’s “London Calling” made this cut, so if you’re a U.K. resident or in correspondence with somebody who is, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this little piece of rock history!

The unique story of the Clash by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. This is the first official book to be created about the band, by the band. With unprecedented access to the Clash archives, this landmark publication brings together previously unseen material including tour posters, artwork and photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road – with each member telling their story in their own words.