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GBBBN9902453

Complete Control✓2

The Clash
matched
Released 1977-09-23

Last verified: July 22, 2026

GBBBN9902453 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for the recording “Complete Control” by The Clash, released 1977-09-23. ISRCs are 12-character ISO 3901 identifiers that uniquely tag a specific sound recording — different masters, remixes, and live versions each receive a distinct ISRC. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-011401580-3. Written by JOHN MELLOR, TOPPER HEADON, MICK JONES, and others.

Format

GBCountry
BBNRegistrant
99Year (1999)
02453Designation
Country:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (GB).
Registrant:
3-character code identifying the label or distributor that assigned this ISRC.
Year (1999):
Last two digits of the reference year (1999). Years < 50 are 21st century.
Designation:
Unique 5-digit code assigned by the registrant for this specific recording.

Credit Chain

ISRCComplete Control
ISWCComplete Control
IPIJOHN MELLOR

Musical Work (ISWC)

T-011401580-3Complete Control

People also ask

What is the ISRC for "Complete Control" by The Clash?+
The ISRC for "Complete Control" by The Clash is GBBBN9902453.
Who wrote "Complete Control"?+
"Complete Control" was written by JOHN MELLOR, TOPPER HEADON, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON. The ISWC for this composition is T-011401580-3.
What is an ISRC and what does it tell you?+
An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a 12-character ISO 3901 identifier that uniquely tags a specific sound recording. The first two characters are the country code, the next three are the registrant (label or distributor), the next two are the year, and the last five are a unique recording number.
Is the ISRC the same as the ISWC?+
No. The ISRC identifies a specific recording, while the ISWC identifies the underlying musical composition. GBBBN9902453 is the ISRC for this recording; T-011401580-3 is the ISWC for the composition it is a recording of. One composition (ISWC) can have many recordings (ISRCs) — originals, remixes, live versions, and covers each get their own ISRC but share the same ISWC.

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What is ISRC GBBBN9902453?

GBBBN9902453 is an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) that uniquely identifies the recording “Complete Control” by The Clash. ISRCs are 12-character alphanumeric codes defined by ISO 3901, used globally by streaming platforms, record labels, and rights organizations to track plays and distribute royalties.

This recording is linked to the musical work T-011401580-3, which represents the underlying composition. Multiple recordings can share the same musical work — for example, an original version, a remix, and a cover would each have their own ISRC but reference the same ISWC.

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Who wrote this song?

JOHN MELLORComposer
IPI: 00046701688
TOPPER HEADONComposer
MICK JONESComposer
PAUL SIMONONComposer

Identifier Graph

ISRCGBBBN9902453ISWCT-011401580-3IPIJOHN MELLOR

MLC Song Code

C14746
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MLC Registration

✗Not registered

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Who performed on this recording?

Performers

Joe StrummerVocal
Joe Strummerguitar
Topper Headondrums (drum set)
Paul Simononbass guitar
Mick Jonesguitar
Mick JonesVocal

Production

Lee “Scratch” PerryProducer
Mickey FooteProducer

Label

Columbia

Appears on

  • Hits Back(2013-01-01)
  • The Essential Clash(2010-01-01)
  • The Clash / Give ’Em Enough Rope(2007-01-01)
  • The Singles(2007-01-01)· Epic
  • The Singles(2007-01-01)· Sony BMG Music Entertainment
  • The Singles(2007-01-01)· Sony BMG Music Entertainment
  • The Singles(2007-01-01)· Sony BMG Music Entertainment
  • Hits Back(2013-08-26)

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GBBBN9902453 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for the recording “Complete Control” by The Clash, released 1977-09-23. ISRCs are 12-character ISO 3901 identifiers that uniquely tag a specific sound recording — different masters, remixes, and live versions each receive a distinct ISRC. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-011401580-3. Written by JOHN MELLOR, TOPPER HEADON, MICK JONES, and others.

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