Reissue of 1998 compilation album, Preemptive Strike.
DJ Shadow has today announced details of a reissue of his 1998 compilation album, Preemptive Strike, including a special limited edition vinyl and a new standard version of the album.
Featuring his singles released on Mo’Wax between 1993 -1997, this new edition, out December 11th, 2026, on Mo’Wax / PIAS, was remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road 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.