A special 40th anniversary edition of The Clash’s landmark album Combat Rock will arrive next month.

Titled Combat Rock/The People’s Hall, it will include the original album plus another 12 tracks of rare and previously unreleased recordings, compiled by the band’s surviving members.

The set will be available on 2-CD or 3-LP formats on May 20th.

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