What 1977 album by The Clash includes the song 'White Riot'?

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The Clash’s 1977 self-titled debut album, The Clash, includes the song “White Riot.” Released in the United Kingdom on 8 April 1977, the album introduced the band’s blend of punk urgency, political commentary and influences from reggae and rock ’n’ roll.

The Clash recorded the album in London over three weeks in February 1977 for about £4,000. Joe Strummer and Mick Jones wrote most of the songs, while Paul Simonon played bass and Terry Chimes performed drums. The album reached No. 12 on the UK chart and is now considered one of the defining records of British punk.

“White Riot” was also the Clash’s first single, released in March 1977. The album version uses an earlier demo rather than the later single recording, creating a common point of confusion. The American edition, released in 1979, changed the track listing and used the re-recorded single version. Other Clash albums in the options are real records, but they do not contain this 1977 album’s original track placement.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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