Sly & Robbie – Language Barrier (LP, 1985, Island Records 90286-1, US Specialty Pressing, Howie Weinberg Mastering)

Why This Record Matters
Language Barrier pairs Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare with producer Bill Laswell and an extensive cast including Herbie Hancock, Bernie Worrell, Manu Dibango, Afrika Bambaataa, Doug E. Fresh and Bob Dylan. The album pushes the duo’s reggae foundation into dub, electro, funk and studio experimentation, with recordings made across New York, Nassau and Kingston.

Collector Note
US 1985 Island Records pressing with blue labels, manufactured at Specialty Records Corporation. The runouts carry MASTERDISK and HW markings documenting mastering and lacquer cutting by Howie Weinberg, and this copy includes the original printed credits inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes: Original printed inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Island Records – 90286-1 / 7 90286-1
Country: US
Released: August 1985
Genre: Electronic, Reggae
Style: Dub, Electro

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-IL-855 711-B MASTERDISK HW 1-1 [SRC logo]
Side B: ST-IL-855712-B MASTERDISK 1-1 [SRC logo]

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Make 'Em Move – 7:58
A2 No Name On The Bullet – 6:03
A3 Miles (Black Satin) – 7:20
Side B
B1 Bass And Trouble – 6:06
B2 Language Barrier – 6:51
B3 Get To This, Get To That – 5:17

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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