The Clash’s Sandinista! Triple‑Album Gamble: Politics, Production, and Punk Economics

In this episode we dig into The Clash’s 1981 triple‑LP "Sandinista!", exploring how the band blended reggae, jazz, gospel, and punk to make a political statement while breaking new ground in recording techniques and pricing. We unpack the record’s creation, its impact on the London scene, and what it meant for the broader punk industry.

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