Although it might not have suited them to think (much less acknowledge) it, the Clash were a great singles band. Both The Singles and Super Black Market Clash are essential compilations of 45s, the former concentrating on a career's worth of A-sides and the latter going deep into B-sides, rarities, remixes and bonus tracks. Owning the American edition of The Clash partly obviates the need for The Singles, as both albums include the label-attacking "Complete Control," the furious "Clash City Rockers" and the droll insights of "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais." The material on Super Black Market Clash is likely to be unfamiliar to casual listeners, but the songs ("Jail Guitar Doors," "Capital Radio Two," "Gates of the West," "Robber Dub" and 17 more) give away nothing for their second-billing. The Story of the Clash Vol. 1 largely duplicates The Singles, but adds a handful of album selections, from The Clash to Combat Rock.