The Clash Sandinista 1980 CBS UK Import FSLN 1 12" 3xLP First Pressing
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UK pressing of Sandinista! by The Clash.
Release Overview
• Artist: The Clash
• Album: Sandinista!
• Label: CBS Records
• Catalog Number: FSLN 1
• Format: 3xLP, 33 RPM
• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1980 (first UK pressing)
This triple LP album was released in December 1980 and is considered a landmark due to its ambitious scope and eclectic blend of punk, dub, funk, gospel, and more.
Pressing Details
• Label Design: Red CBS labels with black “splash” imagery and large white numbers (1–6), each matching a corresponding side.
• Matrix/Runout Markings (etched/stamped): These should be verified from the dead wax (runout groove) for confirmation of exact pressing. From visual cues, your version is consistent with first UK pressings which typically have:
• FSLN 1 A1, FSLN 1 B1, etc.
• “MADE IN ENGLAND” on labels
Packaging and Inserts
• Outer Sleeve: Tri-fold (gatefold) sleeve with front sticker:
“The Clash – Sandinista! 36 Track Triple Album. Removable Sticker. CBS FSLN 1”
• Inner Sleeves: Includes both printed lyric/credit inserts, one in black and one in off-white with illustrations—standard for the first UK pressing.
Condition Evaluation
• Sleeve: Visible edge/corner wear and creasing, especially top right (fair to good condition).
• Vinyl: The surfaces show light handling but no major visible warping or cracks. Some visual sleeve scuffing seen—VG (Very Good) to VG+ depending on playback.
• Inserts: Both present and in good shape.
Historical Significance
• Sandinista! was a radical follow-up to London Calling, embracing global politics and musical styles.
• Released as a triple album at the price of a single LP (at the band’s insistence), it broke commercial norms.
• Influential tracks include “The Magnificent Seven”, “Police on My Back”, and “Charlie Don’t Surf”.
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