Dub Syndicate – Strike The Balance (LP, 1989, On-U Sound ON-U LP47, MPO Pressing, Townhouse DMM)

Why This Record Matters
Strike The Balance is a 1989 Dub Syndicate album built around Style Scott’s rhythms and Adrian Sherwood’s production, arriving as the project was developing into a touring unit. The album features Bim Sherman on “Cuss Cuss” and Shara Nelson on “Je T'Aime,” alongside contributions from Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, Doctor Pablo and Keith Levene.

Collector Note
Original 1989 UK On-U Sound LP pressed by MPO and mastered at The Town House by Kevin Metcalfe. The etched runouts carry both TOWN HOUSE and DMM identifiers, distinguishing this original pressing from later reissues.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: On-U Sound – ON-U LP47
Country: UK
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Reggae
Style: Reggae, Dub

Matrix / Runout
Side A: MPO ONULP 47 A2 TOWN HOUSE DMM
Side B: MPO ONULP 47 B3 TOWN HOUSE DMM

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Cuss Cuss – 4:31
A2 Hey Ho – 4:11
A3 Shout It Out – 3:39
A4 Je T'Aime – 3:41
A5 Chapter & Verse – 3:32

Side B
B1 Mafia – 7:04
B2 Hawaii – 4:01
B3 J.A. Minor – 4:08
B4 Boof Um Baff – 3:27
B5 I'm The Man For You Baby – 3:32

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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