Albums First Released in 1979
Post-punk, new wave and electronic music moved quickly in 1979, even as major rock and pop albums dominated sales. Notable albums first released in 1979 include London Calling by The Clash, Off the Wall by Michael Jackson, Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division and The Wall by Pink Floyd.
The decade ended without a single centre. Michael Jackson pointed towards modern pop, Joy Division towards post-punk, the Clash absorbed reggae and rockabilly, and Pink Floyd expanded the concept album to stadium scale.
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Our Pick of the Year: London Calling by The Clash
London Calling expanded punk without abandoning its urgency. The Clash moved through reggae, ska, rockabilly, soul and hard rock on songs such as the title track, Clampdown and Train in Vain. The double album feels broad because the band treated genre as material to use rather than a boundary to respect.
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The Clash – London Calling (2xLP)
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Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
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Cut – The Slits
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Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material
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Wire – 154
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The Contortions – Buy
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The Raincoats – The Raincoats
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Buzzcocks – Singles Going Steady
NewOriginal price $58.00 - Original price $58.00Original price$58.00$58.00 - $58.00Current price $58.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Voted (somewhat appropriate...
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Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material (2xLP, 2025 reissue)
NewOriginal price $62.00 - Original price $62.00Original price$62.00$62.00 - $62.00Current price $62.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Stiff Little Fingers iconic...
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The Flamin' Groovies – Jumpin' In The Night (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1979
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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Sex Pistols – Some Product - Carri On Sex Pistols (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1980
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $40.00 - Original price $40.00Original price$40.00$40.00 - $40.00Current price $40.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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James White & The Blacks – Off White (VG+/VG+) – LP, JP 1980, No OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $45.00 - Original price $45.00Original price$45.00$45.00 - $45.00Current price $45.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: No obi...
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Magazine – Secondhand Daylight (VG/VG) – LP, NZ 1979
Second Hand / New ZealandOriginal price $40.00 - Original price $40.00Original price$40.00$40.00 - $40.00Current price $40.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Release deta...
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Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $220.00 - Original price $220.00Original price$220.00$220.00 - $220.00Current price $220.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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Sex Pistols – The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (VG/VG) – 2xLP, UK 1979
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $80.00 - Original price $80.00Original price$80.00$80.00 - $80.00Current price $80.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: Discs are strong V...
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The Clash – London Calling (VG+/VG+) – 2xLP, EU 2015
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $120.00 - Original price $120.00Original price$120.00$120.00 - $120.00Current price $120.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Very l...
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