Combat Rock / The Peoples Hall (3LP)

Originally released in May 1982, Combat Rock is the final album from The Clash lineup of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. Featuring two of the band’s most well-known songs, "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and "Rock The Casbah".

This release comes with an additional 12 tracks compiled by The Clash. Having returned to London following their pivotal 17 show residency at New York’s Bond’s Casino in 1981, the band rehearsed and recorded at The People’s Hall in the squatting Republic of Frestonia near Latimer Road in London. From there, they embarked on a tour of the East and South East Asia, during which the album sleeve image was captured by Pennie Smith in Thailand.

The tracks on The People’s Hall chart the period from what was their last single Radio Clash right up to the release of Combat Rock, including unheard, rare, and early versions of tracks. Also includes rare Pennie Smith images and a history of Frestonia essay by Tom Vague.

• Number of discs: 3
• Release date: 20/05/2022
• All vinyl new and sealed