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“Train in Vain” from the LP:

On this day in 1979, The Clash released the LP London Calling (December 14)
This is one of my favourite ever albums…
The double album was a branching out by The Clash from their previous albums, reflecting the band's growing interest in styles beyond their punk roots, including reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock.
It peaked at #2 in Sweden, #4 in Norway, #9 in the UK, #12 in Canada and New Zealand, #16 in Australia, and #27 in the US.
But like many classic albums, the charts at the time don’t reflect the importance, influence and legacy of the album, which was recognized later.
In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked it #16 on their list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and in 2007 it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a collection of recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
In 2009, the album was profiled in the BBC Radio 1 Masterpieces series, denoting it as one of the most influential albums of all time.
The cover photo of Paul Simonon also went on to become one of the most iconic photos in rock.
On the original version of the album, "Train in Vain" was not listed on the sleeve, nor on the label on the record itself, but a was on a sticker attached to the wrapper.
It was also scratched into the vinyl in the run-off area on the fourth side of the album.
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