Steel Pulse – Babylon The Bandit (Vinyl LP, 1985, Elektra 60437-1, Specialty Records Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Babylon The Bandit is Steel Pulse’s 1985 studio album and includes “Save Black Music,” “Not King James Version,” and the title track. David Hinds wrote most of the album, with Selwyn Brown contributing “Don't Be Afraid.” The album won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording.

Collector Note
This 1985 U.S. Elektra 60437-1 edition uses the black-and-red Elektra labels and was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, identified by the SP label matrices and SRC markings. The supplied runouts also carry STERLING and TJ markings. This copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Elektra – 60437-1
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Reggae
Style: Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Runout Side A, etched except STERLING and SRC logo: STE 60437 A -3 1–1 STERLING TJ AGAINST ALL ODDS SRC
Runout Side B, etched except STERLING and SRC logo: STE 60437 B -3 1–1 SMI -1 STERLING TJ STRAIGHT TO ARTKELE’S HEAD SRC

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Save Black Music – 4:17
A2 Not King James Version – 4:13
A3 School Boy's Crush (Jail Bait) – 4:18
A4 Sugar Daddy – 4:35
A5 Kick That Habit – 3:42

Side B
B1 Blessed Is The Man – 4:25
B2 Love Walks Out – 4:26
B3 Don't Be Afraid – 4:56
B4 Babylon The Bandit – 5:08

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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