While this US version includes some of the great singles originally released after the release of the original UK album (but is missing a few songs from the UK version) -- I recommend gettting the UK version—an original punk classic. Then pick up the single-CD singles collection for the other stuff.

Having said that -- both versions are filled with great songs from start to finish.

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The Clash Live! Veteran of 12 unforgettable shows, 1979-82.

So many of The Clash's best records—particularly in their early days—came out on singles (before the string of compilations that would show up later)—so this is a must for any hard-core fans.

I already had most of the singles on the original UK 45s, so I picked up the CD box, which is chock-filled with tons of great others goodies like the 12" remixes and other rarities that never made it to CD.

A classic, from start to finish. One of the my 10 desert island discs. Although I love the two albums that came before it, London Calling earned The Clash a place in the pantheon of the great rock and roll bands. They showed they could do it all.

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The Clash Live! Veteran of 12 unforgettable shows, 1979-82.

If their first album rates a "10", this one certainly warrants at least an "8". There's a a couple of weak(er) tracks, but overall it's great, powerful stuff. And I still don't understand why people ripped the production back then -- perhaps because it didn't have that DIY, low-fi ambience? Sandy Pearlman brought out the gutiar power and glory big time!

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The Clash Live! Veteran of 12 unforgettable shows, 1979-82.

As one of the greatest bands of all time -- who were unbelievable in concert -- The Clash could've released one of the greatest live R&R albums of all time.

This isn't it.

Instead of patchwork of songs from several eras of the band, they would've been better off releasing a single powerful show from 1978-81. Or better yet, several shows/albums. While there's some good stuff on this album, it doens't hold together as a live album ought to.

Nevertheless, do get it for the standout tracks--and then get your hands on some of the great "unofficial" live recordings in circulation.

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Except for the "Clash on Broadway" box with its load of unreleased goodies, forget about all these comps. Pick up the individual albums and the singles....the singles box that came out last year was a great addition (although I already had most on the original vinyl 45s). Some of the Clash's greatest stuff were the singles!!

If Sony had their act together, they'd release some entire live Clash concerts from the vault. "From Here to Eternity" was a somewhat weak release, what w/the mixture of stuff from all over the place/years. Let's get some full shows from 1978-81 w/Topper!!!

Todd E