The ClashShould I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell

Label:

CBS – CBS A 2646

Format:

Vinyl , 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Punk

Tracklist

A Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Mixed ByGlyn Johns
AA Straight To Hell (Edited Version)
Producer [Uncredited]The Clash

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
  • Published ByNineden Ltd.
  • Copyright ©CBS Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Records
  • Lacquer Cut AtMasterdisk
  • Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton

Credits

  • CoverLeft Hand Luke
  • Lacquer Cut ByHowie*
  • Written-ByThe Clash

Notes

Released in a top-opening sleeve with flip-backs and a thumb-cut at the back.
Original first pressings included a dragon sticker on the sleeve, see Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell).

Double 'A' Side Single with side A listed as A and side B as AA.

Rear sleeve with "Straight To Hell" only.
B-side title on rear sleeve with "Edit" but with "Edited Version" on the label.

Track durations are not printed on the release.

[Rear sleeve:]
Taken from the L.P./Tape 'Combat Rock' FMLN 40-2.

[CBS Records logo] is a ed trademark of CBS Inc.
© 1982 CBS Records

[Labels:]
Original sound recording made by CBS Records
P 1982 CBS Records

Additional runout information:
- Runouts are etched except for 'MASTERDISK' and the Aston Clinton stamper numbers and letters, which are stamped
- Letter A appears as a "broken" A (Λ)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: MS/BIEM
  • Label Code: LC 0149
  • Price Code (Encapsulated): CB 111
  • Matrix / Runout (Printed label, side A): CBS A 2646A
  • Matrix / Runout (Printed label, side AA): CBS A 2646A A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): CBS.A.2646 A2 UK-CLASH.1.A2 MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 1): CBS.A.2646 AA2 STRAIGHT TO HELL MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): CBS.A.2646 A3 UK-CLASH.1-A MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 2): CBS.A.2646 AA2 STRAIGHT TO HELL MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): CBS.A.2646 A2 MASTERDISK Howie UK-CLASH.1-A2 15 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 3): CBS.A.2646 AA1 MASTERDISK Howie 3 STRAIGHT TO HELL A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): CBS.A.2646 A1 UK-CLASH.1.A1 MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 4): CBS.A.2646 AA3 STRAIGHT TO HELL MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): CBS.A.2646 A3 MASTERDISK Howie UK-CLASH-1-A A 20
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 5): CBS.A.2646 AA1 MASTERDISK Howie STRAIGHT TO HELL A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 6): CBS.A.2646 A3 UK-CLASH.1-A MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 6): CBS.A.2646 AA3 STRAIGHT TO HELL MASTERDISK Howie
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 7): CBS.A.2646 A3 MASTERDISK Howie UK-CLASH-1-A 2 3 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side AA, variant 7): CBS.A.2646 AA1 MASTERDISK Howie STRAIGHT TO HELL A

Other Versions (5 of 14)

View All
Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell (12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) CBS CBS A 13-2646 UK 1982
Recently Edited
Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell (7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc) CBS A11 2646 UK 1982
Recently Edited
Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell (12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) Epic 12EXP-8537 Canada 1982
New Submission
Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) CBS CBS A 2646 Europe 1982
New Submission
Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell (7", Promo) CBS CBSA 2646 UK 1982

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Reviews

  • ZeroHourRecords's avatar
    Yeah.. they STOLE the song but credited themselves.. watch this: https://youtu.be/flz9b4YN330
    • zorchmancometh's avatar
      zorchmancometh
      Edited 4 years ago
      Does anyone else have a mispressed 7" single?? My record plays 'Straight To Hell' on both sides. The labels are correct. Also has the full set of stickers!
      May need to add it to the Discogs site at some point.

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