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London Calling
London Calling is the third studio album by the English rock band the Clash. It was originally released as a double album in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records, and in the United States and Canada in January 1980 by Epic Records.
Peak Community Rank
#2
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#6.3
4 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring London Calling
#2
Contender: London Calling — The Clash
#5
Contender: London Calling — The Clash (1979)
#8
Contender: London Calling — The Clash (1979)
#10
Contender: London Calling (The Clash, 1979)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #2 in Three Chords and the Truth: 10 Punk Records That Meant It
Most divisive on “Top 10 Greatest Rock Albums of All Time” — ranked #10 thereStrongest in Music — avg #5 across 3 lists
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should London Calling rank Top 3 in Three Chords and the Truth?
Ranked #2 on "Three Chords and the Truth: 10 Punk Records That Meant It". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 10 Greatest Rock Albums of All Time”
Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is London Calling's highest community ranking?⌄
London Calling is ranked #2 on "Three Chords and the Truth: 10 Punk Records That Meant It" — its best placement across 4 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature London Calling?⌄
London Calling appears in 4 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT.
Is London Calling a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on London Calling varies widely. It ranks as high as #2 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 8 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is London Calling most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
London Calling appears most frequently in the MUSIC category, most notably in "Three Chords and the Truth: 10 Punk Records That Meant It".
