[2013-09-10] The Clash "Sound System" 11-CD/1-DVD box set, 5-CD box set and 2-CD best of (Columbia/Legacy)

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Details here: http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2013/0 ... hits-back/

Added by Linda ...

From the left -- Sound System box, 5 Album Studio Set box, Hits Back 2-CD set:

Linda · **Posted:** Tue May 21, 2013 2:12 pm

Amazon lists the big Sound System box, a separate 5-CD box set (just the remastered original albums in mini LP sleeve packaging) and a placemarker (not yet pre-orderable) for the 2-CD hits compilation. Links added above.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue May 21, 2013 2:20 pm

A closer look at the Sound System box (click for full size):

Product Description
The Clash Sound System is the band's re-mastered recorded works collected together for the first time. Contained within classic boombox packaging designed by Paul Simonon, this boxset contains the band's 5 seminal studio albums in their original 8-disc format, newly re-mastered by The Clash, a further 3 discs featuring demos, non-album singles, rarities and B-sides, a DVD with previously unseen footage by both Don Letts and Julien Temple, original promo videos and live footage, an owner's manual booklet, reprints of the band's original 'Armagideon Times' fanzine as well as a brand new edition curated and designed by Paul Simonon and merchandise including dog tags, badges, stickers and an exclusive Clash poster.

Conceived and compiled by The Clash, 'Sound System' is a significant and unique collection of the complete recorded works by the 20th century's most influential British band. Greatly enhanced by the careful re-mastering rendering the original recordings more vital and crisp, all contained in Paul Simonon s iconic design, with a selection of bonus material, 'Sound System' is the most important and unique boxset to be released.

Includes:
1. The Clash
2. Give 'Em Enough Rope
3. London Calling
4. Sandinista!
5. Combat Rock
6. Sound System Extras 1
7. Sound System Extras 2
8. Sound System Extras 3
9. DVD

Amazon USA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008U3NU38/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U3NU38/?tag=imwan-21

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

This is probably the breaking point of something I would really want, but can't (or refuse) to afford.

$290 is too much, and even with price drops closer to release date, it probably won't go below $200

Glenn S. · 30 Oct 2006

Charles wrote:

This is probably the breaking point of something I would really want, but can't (or refuse) to afford.

$290 is too much, and even with price drops closer to release date, it probably won't go below $200

This. It's kind of ironic that The Clash always strove to make their original releases affordable, even when they were releasing two and three-album sets. I wonder what Joe Strummer would have made of all of this?

Jeff · 05 Oct 2006

I wish it weren't so much...but it might be a must-have. Even discounting the bonus materials, all my Clash was on cassette or LP, and I have no way to play either anymore (nor do I have the tapes or records anymore!)

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

Amazon UK has it for £111.81 ($170)......I don't know what subtracting VAT and adding shipping does to the price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U3NU38/?tag=imwan-21

Still a little much for me, but I'll see if they lower it later.

This may be a case where I look at Import CDs again........(they're not listing it yet)

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Yikes! that's some box set. Put it down on the early Christmas gift list?

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Need to see the complete tracklist versus the previous remasters before I make any decisions here... maybe I'll get to sell off the singles box to soften the blow.

Charles · 19 Dec 2007

From the article link up top.

Quote:

CD 1
The Clash

CD 2
Give ‘Em Enough Rope

CDs 3-4
London Calling

CDs 5-7
Sandinista!

CD 8
Combat Rock

CD 9
Sound System Extras 1
1. White Riot (Single version)
2. 1977 (B-side)
3. Listen (Capital Radio EP) / Interviews (Capital Radio EP)
4. Capital Radio (Capital Radio EP)
5. London’s Burning (Live B-side Remote Control)
6. Complete Control (Single version)
7. City Of The Dead (B-side)
8. Clash City Rockers (Original single version)
9. Jail Guitar Doors (B-side)
10. White Man In Hammersmith Palais (A-side)
11. The Prisoner (B-side)
12. 1-2 Crush On You (B-side Tommy Gun)
13. Time Is Tight (Black Market Clash)
14. Pressure Drop (B-side English Civil War)
15. I Fought The Law (Cost Of Living EP)
16. Groovy Times (Cost Of Living EP)
17. Gates Of The West (Cost Of Living EP)
18. Capital Radio (Cost Of Living EP)
19. Armagideon Time
20. Bank Robber (A-side)
21. Rockers Galore On A UK Tour (B-side)

CD 10
Sound System Extras 2
1. Magnificent Dance (12”) 5:36 (available on Singles box set)
2. Midnight To Stevens (Outtake)
3. Radio One (B-side Hitsville UK)
4. Stop The World (B-side The Call Up)
5. The Cool Out (US 12” B-side of The Call Up)
6. This Is Radio Clash (A-side)
7. This Is Radio Clash (B-side 7” – different lyrics)
8. First Night Back In London (B-side Know Your Rights)
9. Rock The Casbah (Bob Clearmountain 12” mix)
10. Long Time Jerk (B-side Rock The Casbah)
11. The Beautiful People Are Ugly Too (Outtake)
12. Idle In Kangaroo Court (Outtake listed as Kill Time)
13. Ghetto Defendant (Extended version – unedited)
14. Cool Confusion (B-side Should I Stay Or Should I Go 7”)
15. Sean Flynn (Extended ‘Marcus Music’ version)
16. Straight To Hell (Extended unedited version from Clash On Broadway)

CD 11
Sound System Extras 3
Extracts from The Clash’s first ever recording session at Beaconsfield Film School 1976. Recorded by Julien Temple
1. I’m So Bored With The USA
2. London’s Burning
3. White Riot
4. 1977
Polydor Demos – The Clash’s second recording session January 1977
Produced by Guy Stevens
5. Janie Jones
6. Career Opportunities
7. London’s Burning
8. 1977
9. White Riot
Live at The Lyceum, London 28th December 1979
10. City Of The Dead
11. Jail Guitar Doors
12. English Civil War
13. Stay Free
14. Cheapstakes
15. I Fought The Law

Bonus DVD
Julien Temple Archive – 6:20
White Riot Interview – 7:10
Promo and interviews with Tony Parsons
1977 1:87
White Riot 1:48
London’s Burning 2:05
Sussex University 1977
I’m So Bored With The USA 2:14
Hate & War 1:94
Career Opportunities 1:42
Remote Control 2:73
Don Letts Super 8 Medley 11:40
White Riot 1:52
Janie Jones 1:73
City of the Dead 2:04
Clash City Rockers 2:15
White Man in Hammersmith Palais 2:53
1977 1:41
Clash On Broadway – 19:50
London Calling
This Is Radio Clash
The Magnificent Seven
Guns Of Brixton
Safe European Home
Promo Videos
Tommy Gun 3:00
London Calling 3:20
Bankrobber 4:00
Clampdown (Live) 5:00
Train In Vain (Live) 2:10
The Call Up 3:10
Rock The Casbah 3:20
Should I Stay Or Should I Go (Live at Shea Stadium) 2:50
Career Opportunities (Live at Shea Stadium) 3:00

Over at Hoffman, it's being said that stuff is missing.

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

Glenn S. wrote:

Charles wrote:

This is probably the breaking point of something I would really want, but can't (or refuse) to afford.

$290 is too much, and even with price drops closer to release date, it probably won't go below $200

This. It's kind of ironic that The Clash always strove to make their original releases affordable, even when they were releasing two and three-album sets. I wonder what Joe Strummer would have made of all of this?

If it were not for the fact he was cremated, Joe would certainly be spinning in his grave.

ted262 · 22 Aug 2004

I'd love to get this for my sister, but it's way too rich for my blood.

Shame.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

"Complete?" Where's Cut The Crap?

Walter P · 20 Sep 2006

Looks cool, but no way I spend that much.

Jeff · 05 Oct 2006

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

"Complete?" Where's Cut The Crap?

They don't consider it an actual Clash album.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

Jeff wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

"Complete?" Where's Cut The Crap?

They don't consider it an actual Clash album.

Sort of like a Complete Van Halen albums collection that omits Van Halen III?

I guess I can see it from that point of view.

RoyalScam · 04 Oct 2006

Charles wrote:

Amazon UK has it for £111.81 ($170)......I don't know what subtracting VAT and adding shipping does to the price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008U3NU38/?tag=imwan-21

Still a little much for me, but I'll see if they lower it later.

This may be a case where I look at Import CDs again........(they're not listing it yet)

It'll likely come out a little cheaper, even adding in shipping (minus the VAT).

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5104

I'm a huge Clash fan, but I've got so much of what's on the extra discs, I can't see spending this much for so little that I don't have.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Anything on CDs 9 and 10 that's not on Black Market Clash, Clash On Broadway, or the CD singles box?

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

Tracks 11,12, 13 and 15 on disc 10 are new to me. I have all the Remasters (including the 1st album in UK and US versions), Clash On Broadway, The original Black Market Clash on NuDisc and a Canadian CD release, The 2 Live releases: Shea Stadium and From Here To Eternity, 1977 Revisited, and The Singles Box. Unless these tracks are hidden on a couple of the Singles discs, I have never seen them on CD. Disc 11 seems to be all unreleased but I wonder what the sound quality is like. It looks like most of the stuff on the DVD has been on the 4 DVD's that have been released through the years. This is a real gut check for me. I love The Clash. I was lucky enough to see them live 5 times including the chaos at Bond. Dropping $150+ on this for what looks to be 1 disc of unreleased material and a bunch of tchotchke just plain reeks. I have to draw the line somewhere.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri May 24, 2013 4:20 am

Amazon's listing for the Hits Back 2-CD compilation is now live and can be pre-ordered:

Product Description
The Clash Hits Back' features 33 of the band's iconic tracks, across a 2-CD set. The tracklisting is sequenced from the band's legendary Brixton Fairdeal show in 1982 and contains the best studio recordings of the full set, plus 8 additional iconic tracks. It comes with the original setlist, handwritten by Joe Strummer which he would tape to the back of his Telecaster before each gig.

"Every show was different. Joe would spend a lot of time composing the running order, considering dynamics, emotional impact and the key the songs were in. This record is based on Joe's setlist from The Casbah Club UK Tour, Brixton Fairdeal, 10th July 1982". -Mick, Paul & Topper.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CUKTGJO/?tag=imwan-20

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

This is truly a shameless cash grab.

Cut The Crap indeed.

I like how some bands get involved in revisionist history-as bad as it was Cut The Crap was a Clash album guys!

[2013-09-10] The Clash "Sound System" 11-CD/1-DVD box set, 5-CD box set and 2-CD best of (Columbia/Legacy)

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