Preemptive Strike defined DJ Shadow's groundbreaking early period. This 2LP has been remastered at Abbey Road Studios and features a brand-new sleeve design by celebrated science fiction artist Frank R. Paul. A landmark collection of sample-driven production, it captures the inventive, genre-defying sound that helped establish Shadow as one of the most influential voices in electronic music. Bringing together key recordings from the formative years of his career, the album showcases his pioneering approach to sampling and production. Featuring key tracks including In/Flux, Organ Doner (Extended Overhaul), and High Noon.