‘The Vanilla Tapes’, Early Demo Versions of Songs From The Clash’s Landmark Album ‘London Calling’

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The Vanilla Tapes is a collection of early demo recordings made by The Clash in mid-1979, ahead of the release of the band’s landmark double-album, London Calling. The tapes, which were named for Vanilla Studios in London, had been missing for years, surfacing as part of the London Calling’s 25th anniversary release.

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Brian Heater

Brian Heater