Hits Back – The Clash (Vinyl 3×12" LP)
Released in 2013, Hits Back is a career-spanning compilation by legendary British punk band The Clash. Curated to mirror a setlist from their historic 1982 Brixton Fair Deal (now O2 Academy) show, the track selection was hand-picked by the band themselves—offering both essential hits and deep cuts in one cohesive listening experience. More than a greatest hits album, Hits Back tells a story of evolution, rebellion, and influence, capturing the spirit of The Clash at their most raw and revolutionary.
Key Highlights
- Includes era-defining tracks like “London Calling”, “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, “Rock the Casbah”, and “White Riot”
- Curated by the band based on a real setlist from their 1982 Brixton performance
- Spread across three LPs, offering rich soundstage and high-fidelity mastering
- Features songs from every major studio album, including Combat Rock, Sandinista!, London Calling, and The Clash
- Packaged with iconic artwork and liner notes that contextualise the band's legacy
Tracklisting
1. London Calling
2. Safe European Home
3. Know Your Rights
4. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
5. Janie Jones
6. The Guns of Brixton
7. Train in Vain
8. Bankrobber
9. Wrong ’Em Boyo
10. The Magnificent Seven
11. Police on My Back
12.Rock the Casbah
13. Career Opportunities
14. Police & Thieves
15. Somebody Got Murdered
16. Brand New Cadillac
17. Clampdown
18. Ghetto Defendant
19. Armagideon Time
20. Stay Free
21. I Fought The Law
22. Straight To Hell
23. Should I Stay Or Should I Go
24. Garageland
25. White Riot
26. Complete Control
27. Clash City Rockers
28. Tommy Gun
29. English Civil War
30. The Call Up
31. Hitsville UK
32. Radio Clash
Fun Fact
The 1982 Brixton Fair Deal setlist that inspired this compilation was one of the band’s last with their classic lineup—cementing Hits Back as a tribute to their peak years.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- Comprehensive anthology capturing the band’s punk-to-post-punk progression
- Triple LP format delivers a dynamic, immersive analogue experience
- Perfect entry point for newcomers and a collector’s dream for longtime fans
- Hand-picked by the band for authenticity and historical significance
Hits Back is more than just a retrospective—it's a curated celebration of one of the most incendiary, intelligent, and important bands in rock history. A must-have vinyl release for punk, post-punk, and rock 'n' roll lovers.