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Other: Non-act, non-label based discography Pay It All Back discography

The Pay It All Back (or PIAB) series of compilations were On-U Sound's own promotional sampler LPs. PIAB Volume 1 was released in 1984 as a low price album designed to open up the sounds and acts on the label at the time to a wider audience and encourage people to invest in other On-U product. Subsequently, further studio and live volumes have appeared in the UK, USA and Japan at 2-6 year intervals, each acting as snapshot of who Sherwood was working with at the time. As such, they proved very popular, and several feature among On-U's best-selling albums.

The tracks featured were often different versions to those on the artists own solo releases and sometimes were exclusive to the compilation. Together they act both as a showcase and a potted history of the label though much of its life. The most recent release in the series, 'Chainstore Massacre', though bearing a different name, continues the tradition of promoting On-U's new material.

In addition to the studio compilations, the PIAB series lent its name to the touring On-U Sound show of 1991-92. Some of the performances were recorded, and as well as the release of separate albums of Dub Syndicate ('Live At The T&C': ON-U LP59) and African Head Charge ('Pride & Joy': ON-U LP58) live performances, a more general compilation called 'Pay It All Back: Live' was released in Japan. Finally, for the USA, a selection of tracks from PIAB Vols 1-3 was released simply titled 'Pay It All Back'. These two albums are also included in this listing.

All releases feature production work by AMS. Other compilations of On-U material can be found in the compilation discography. Incidentally 'Pay It All Back' is taken from the name of a Mark Stewart & the Maffia track.

Summary of releases:
  1. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 1'
  2. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 2'
  3. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 3'
  4. Live compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Live'
  5. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 4'
  6. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back'
  7. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 5'
  8. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 6'
  9. Compilation: Various Artists - 'Chainstore Massacre'

Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 1'

On-U Sound Records / November 1984 (LP)
On-U Sound - EFA Medien / 1999 (Master Recordings CD reiss.)
On-U Sound Records / February 2009 (DL)

LP: ON-U LP 37 / CD reiss.: ON-U CD0037
DL: (-)
Back
  1.     (PIAB 1 intro)
  2. * Bedward The Flying Preacher
  3.  [S & P / Prince Far I]
  4.     (break 1)
  5. + Hallelujah                  [Maffia]
  6.     (break 2)
  7. = Must Be Dreaming            [Dub Syndicate]
  8.   Loudspeaker                 [The Circuit]
  9. % Jerusalem                   [Mark Stewart / Maffia] ||
  10.   Fuh Fuh                     [Voice Of Authority]
  11.     (break 3)                 [Emperor Rosko]
  12.   Ace Of Wands                [Missing Brazilians]
  13.   Akabu Theme                 [Akabu]
  14.     (break 4)
  15. < Some Love                   [New Age Steppers]
  16. > Timbuktu Express            [African Head Charge]
* [Rhythm 19] From LP23.
+ [Rhythm 41]
= [Rhythm 42] From LP38.
% From LP24.
< [Rhythm 76] From LP21.
> From LP27.
Original release price on the LP sleeve was recommended as UKP 1.49. The original LP sleeve back lists many of the other On-U releases available at the time. Master Recordings CD reissue contains a CD-ROM track with On-U Sound discography and biographic information.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 2'

On-U Sound Records / September 1988 (UKLP)
On-U Sound Records / October 1988 (UKCD1)
Nettwerk - Capitol Records / 1988 (Ca/US editions)
EFA Records / 1988 (GeCD)
On-U Sound - EFA Medien / 2000 (Master Recordings UKCD2 reiss.)
On-U Sound Records / February 2009 (DL)

UKLP: ON-U LP 42 / UKCD1: ON-U LP 42CD (aka ON-U CD 1)
CaLP: W1-30027 / CaCD: W2-48
CaCLP: W4-30027 / USCD: NETTWERK 48
GeCD: EFA CD 07464 / UKCD2: ON-U CD0042
DL: (-)
Back
UKLP, CaLP, UKCD2 and DL:
  1.     (PIAB 2 intro)
  2. * Train To Doomsville           [L. Perry / Dub Syn.]
  3. + Billy Bonds MBE               [Barmy Army]
  4. = Circular Motion               [Forehead Brothers]
  5.   What A Wonderful Day          [Afr. Head Charge] ||
  6. # No Alternative (But To Fight) [Dr Pablo / Dub Syn.]
  7. @ Run Them Away                 [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  8. % Water The Garden              [S & P / Prince Far I]
  9. < Throw It Away                 [Afr. Head Charge]
  10. > Digital                       [Eskimo Fox]
All other CD issues:
  1.     (PIAB 2 intro)
  2. * Train To Doomsville           [L. Perry / Dub Syn.]
  3. + Billy Bonds MBE               [Barmy Army]
  4. = Circular Motion               [Forehead Brothers]
  5.   What A Wonderful Day          [Afr. Head Charge]
  6. # No Alternative (But To Fight) [Dr Pablo / Dub Syn.]
  7. @ Run Them Away                 [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  8. % Water The Garden              [S & P / Prince Far I]
  9. < Throw It Away                 [Afr. Head Charge]
  10. > Digital                       [Eskimo Fox]
  11.     (PIAB 1 intro)
  12. ? Bedward The Flying Preacher   [S & P / Prince Far I]
  13.     (break 1)
  14. $ Hallelujah                    [Maffia]
  15.     (break 2)
  16. ~ Haunting Ground               [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  17. " Jerusalem                     [M. Stewart / Maffia]
  18. ^ The Wrong Name & Wrong Number [M. Stewart]
  19. / Quanté Jubila                 [S & P / Prince Far I]
  20. ! Red Sea                       [Dr Pablo / Dub Syn.]
CaCLP:
  1.     (PIAB 2 intro)
  2. * Train To Doomsville           [L. Perry / Dub Syn.]
  3. + Billy Bonds MBE               [Barmy Army]
  4. = Circular Motion               [Forehead Brothers]
  5.   What A Wonderful Day          [Afr. Head Charge]
  6.     (PIAB 1 intro)
  7. ? Bedward The Flying Preacher   [S & P / Prince Far I]
  8.     (break 1)
  9. $ Hallelujah                    [Maffia]
  10.     (break 2)
  11. ~ Haunting Ground               [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  12. " Jerusalem                     [M. Stewart / Maffia] ||
  13. # No Alternative (But To Fight) [Dr Pablo / Dub Syn.]
  14. @ Run Them Away                 [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  15. % Water The Garden              [S & P / Prince Far I]
  16. < Throw It Away                 [Afr. Head Charge]
  17. > Digital                       [Eskimo Fox]
  18. ^ The Wrong Name & Wrong Number [M. Stewart]
  19. / Quanté Jubila                 [S & P / Prince Far I]
  20. ! Red Sea                       [Dr Pablo / Dub Syn.]
* [Rhythm 44] Remixed from 'Night Train' single.
+ From flexi single. Remixed on LP48(CD).
= [Rhythm 193] Guitar sample reused on BLC 2 track 'On The System'.
# [Rhythm 47] Re-worked from 'Kiss The Champion' on LP43.
@ [Rhythm 256] Original version of LP39 track.
% Remixed from LP11 with extracts from 'Stand Firm' on DP6 and 'Prodigal Son' on LP11.
< Remixed from LP40.
> Intended as a new theme tune for BBC Radio Lancashire's 'On The Wire' show but never actually used. An unreleased version also appeared in a TV commercial in the UK.
? [Rhythm 19] From LP23 and LP37.
$ [Rhythm 41] From LP37.
~ [Rhythm 42] Original version of track featured on Bim Sherman's CEN 600.
" From LP24 and LP37.
^ [Rhythm 66] Remixed from LP24. A version of the track featured on the 'Myths I - Instructions' compilation.
/ [Rhythm 5] Also on CD26. Versioned from LP5.
! [Rhythm 33] From LP30.
LP copies came with a 20 page booklet featuring photos, discography and notes from Steve Barker and AMS. Originally intended to be a US only CD / cassette release. Master Recordings CD reissue contains a CD-ROM track with On-U Sound discography and biographic information.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 3'

On-U Sound Records / April 1991
On-U Sound - EFA Medien / 2000 (Master Recordings CD reiss.)
On-U Sound Records / September 2010 (DL)

DLP: ON-U LP 53 / CD: ON-U CD 13
CD reiss.: ON-U CD0053 / DL: (-)
Back
  1.     (PIAB3 intro)
  2. * Disconnection          [Strange Parcels]
  3.   Heart's Desire         [Strange Parcels]
  4. + You Thought I Was Dead [Lee Perry & Dub Syndicate]
  5. = Stoned Immaculate      [Dub Syndicate] ||
  6. # I Think Of You         [Little Annie]
  7. @ Jack The Biscuit       [Andy Fairley]
  8. % Hey Ho                 [Dub Syndicate]
  9. < These Things Happen    [Mark Stewart]
  10.   Ennio                  [Martin Frederix] ||
  11.   To Be Free             [Strange Parcels]
  12. > My God                 [African Head Charge]
  13.   Spirit Soul            [Alan Pillay]
  14. ? False Leader           [Gary Clail] ||
  15. $ Jacob's Pillow         [Jesse Rae]
  16. ~ Devo                   [Barmy Army]
  17. " Blue Moon              [Barmy Army]
  18. ^ Nightmare              [Bim Sherman]
* Subsequently remixed for LP57.
+ Remixed from LP52.
= [Rhythm 188] Subsequently remixed for LP56.
# Subsequent remixes featured on LP60 and DP21.
@ An unreleased version of this track with music also exists.
% From LP47.
< [Rhythm 56] Remixed from LP51.
> From LP50(CD).
? Remixed from LP55(CD/CLP).
$ Subsequently re-edited for DP24.
~ [Rhythm 56] Remixed from LP48.
" Remixed on 'Blue Moon' flexi-single.
^ [Rhythm 69] From Bim Sherman's CEN 500 album.
Vinyl edition was, unusually for On-U Sound, issued in a gatefold sleeve. 'Yet Another On-U Sound Production'.


Sleeve cover Live compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Live'

Spin - Alfa Records / February 1992

CD: ALCA-261
Back
  1. * Ravi Shankar                         [Dub Syndicate]
  2. + No Alternative (But To Fight)        [Dub Syndicate]
  3. = Scientific Dancehall (Sec. Lab. Dub) [Akabu]
  4. # Stampede                             [Akabu]
  5. @ Slummy Ghetto                        [Bim Sherman]
  6. % Too Hot To Handle                    [Bim Sherman]
  7. < Two Thieves & A Liar         [Gary Clail / Bim Sherman]
  8. > I Think Of You                       [Little Annie]
  9. ? Off The Beaten Track                 [Afr. Head Charge]
  10. $ Conspiring (Dancing To My Own Drums) [Afr. Head Charge]
  11. ~ Dreamworld                           [Dub Syndicate]
  12. " Churchical Chant                     [Afr. Head Charge]
* [Rhythm 43] From LP59. Original version on LP38.
+ [Rhythm 47] From LP59. Original version on PIAB2.
= [Rhythm 128] Same track as 'Secret Laboratory Dub' on LP59(CD). Original version on LP52.
# From LP59.
@ [Rhythm 63] From LP59.
% [Rhythm B14] Same track as 'Too Hot' on LP59.
< [Rhythm 52] Original version on LP49.
> Original version on LP60.
? From LP58. Original version on LP40.
$ [Rhythm 103] From LP58. Original version on LP40.
~ [Rhythm 45] Same track as 'Walking On The Edge' on LP59.
" [Rhythm 237] Original version on LP50 as 'Free Chant (Churchical Chant Of The Iyabinghi)'. Other live versions with similar names on LP58 and 'Live Goodies' LP.
Japan only live compilation.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 4'

On-U Sound Records / February 1993 (LP/CD1)
On-U Sound - EFA Medien / 2000 (Master Recordings CD2 reiss.)
On-U Sound Records / March 2009 (DL)

LP: ON-U LP 63 / CD1: ON-U CD 20
CD2: ON-U CD0063 / DL: (-)
Back
  1.    Chapter 4                  [Dub Syndicate]
  2.  * Echomania                  [Dub Syndicate]
  3.  + High Ideals & Crazy Dreams [Str. Parcels & B. Fowler]
  4.  = More Is Insane             [Str. Parcels & B. Sherman]
  5.  # Victory Horns              [Str. Parcels & J. Rae] ||
  6.  @ Hammerhead                 [Skip McDonald]
  7.  $ Mankind                    [Jalal]
  8.  % Bless Those                [Little Annie]
  9.    Segue                      [Andy Fairley]
  10.  < Don't Betray Me [Twinkle Bros. & Trebunia Family Band]
  11. ~  Never Despair              [Str. Parcels & Basil]
  12. ~  Bobby Moore's Legs         [Andy Fairley & Barmy Army]
  13. ~> Stop The Clock (Part 2)    [Wimbish & McDonald]
  14. ~? Danger                     [Str. Parcels & Basil]
* Remixed from LP64.
+ [Rhythm 59]
= [Rhythm 132] Part 1 of DP23 track.
# An unreleased instrumental version of this track may also exist.
@ Previously only released on LP62(1).
$ Part 1 of DP22 track.
% [Rhythm 124] From LP60. Remixed on DP26.
< [Rhythm 74] Slightly remixed from the Twinkle Brothers' 'Higher Heights' LP.
> Remixed from LP61.
? Re-recorded on LP57.
~ CD/DL only tracks.
The CD1 insert lists 'Stop The Clock (Part 2)' and 'Bobby Moore's Legs' in the wrong order (right order given above).


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back'

On-U Sound - Restless Records / August 1994

CD: 72769
Back
  1. "* Train To Doomsville         [Lee Perry / Dub Syn.]
  2. "+ Billy Bonds MBE             [Barmy Army]
  3. ^= My God                      [African Head Charge]
  4. ^# Stoned Immaculate           [Dub Syndicate]
  5. "@ Run Them Away               [Bim Sherman / S & P]
  6. /% Bedward The Flying Preacher [S & P / Prince Far I]
  7. "< Digital                     [Eskimo Fox]
  8. /> Jerusalem                   [Mark Stewart / Maffia]
  9. ^  Hearts Desire               [Strange Parcels]
  10. ^? I Think Of You              [Little Annie]
  11. ^$ False Leader                [Gary Clail]
  12. ^~ Hey Ho                      [Dub Syndicate]
  13. "  What A Wonderful Day        [African Head Charge]
* [Rhythm 44] Remixed from 'Night Train' single.
+ From flexi single. Remixed on LP48(CD).
= From LP50(CD).
# [Rhythm 188] Subsequently remixed for LP56.
@ Original version of LP39 track.
% [Rhythm 19] From LP23.
< Intended as a new theme tune for BBC Radio Lancashire's 'On The Wire' show but never actually used.
> From LP24.
? Subsequent remixes featured on LP60 and DP21.
$ Remixed from LP55(CD/CLP).
~ From LP47.
/ Taken from LP37 and original CD editions of LP42.
" Taken from LP42.
^ Taken from LP43.
US only 'Best Of...' compilation featuring tracks from the UK Pay It All Back Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 5'

On-U Sound Records / March 1995 (UK editions)
On-U Sound - Restless Records / 1995 (USCD)

Promo UKCLP: (?) / UKDLP: ON-U LP 75
UKCD: ON-U CD 75 / USCD: 7 72906-2
Back
UK editions:
  1. * Happy Shopper                  [Audio Active]
  2. + Life In The Arena (Version 1)  [Doug Wimbish]
  3. = Digital Justice (Dub)          [Mark Stewart] ||
  4. # Weed Specialist                [2 Badcard]
  5. @ Out In The Cold & Rain (Remix) [Little Axe]
  6. % Can I Be Free From Crying      [Bim Sherman] ||
  7. < Roots Commandment (Remix)      [Dub Syndicate]
  8. > One Flesh & Blood              [G. Clail & Hari Haran]
  9. ? Mystic (Remix)                 [Revolut. Dub Warriors]
  10. $ Outsiders (Remix)              [Strange Parcels] ||
  11. ~ Africans United                [Akabu]
  12.   I Drop Your Name               [Little Annie]
  13. " Animal Law (Remix)             [African Head Charge]
  14. ! Rock To Sleep                  [2 Badcard]
USCD:
  1. * Happy Shopper                  [Audio Active]
  2. ! Rock To Sleep                  [2 Badcard]
  3. ^ Laws Of Repetition             [Tackhead]
  4. % Can I Be Free From Crying      [Bim Sherman]
  5. < Roots Commandment (Remix)      [Dub Syndicate]
  6. = Digital Justice (Dub)          [Mark Stewart]
  7. ? Mystic (Remix)                 [Revolut. Dub Warriors]
  8. ~ Africans United                [Akabu]
  9. > Another Hard Man               [Gary Clail]
  10. $ Outsiders (Remix)              [Strange Parcels]
  11. " Animal Law (Remix)             [African Head Charge]
  12.   I Drop Your Name               [Little Annie]
  13. @ Out In The Cold & Rain (Remix) [Little Axe]
* From LP77 and DP35EP ('Main mix').
+ Re-recorded on DP36.
= Dub version of track on LP80.
# [Rhythm 259] From LP78.
@ Remixed from LP62(2).
% [Rhythm 2] From LP67.
< [Rhythm 131] Remixed from LP64.
> From LP76.
? Remixed from LP68.
$ Remixed from LP57.
~ From LP71.
" Remixed from LP65.
! [Rhythm 133] On promo UKCLP and USCD only. Remixed from LP78.
^ Also featured on the 'On-U Out Of Control' compilation.
The track order of the promo CLP is unconfirmed. The USCD featured completely different artwork.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Pay It All Back Volume 6'

On-U Sound Records / August 1996

LP: ON-U LP 96 / CD: ON-U CD 96
Back
  1.  * Pure Illusion (Remix)   [2 Badcard]
  2.  + All Day Long            [Little Roy]
  3.  = Glorification Chant     [Doug Wimbish]
  4.  # Return (Remix)          [Little Axe]
  5. /@ Japanese Record (Remix) [Dub Syndicate]
  6.  % Paint Your Face Red     [Audio Active] ||
  7.  < Scorpio                 [Mark Stewart]
  8.  > Mortal Passage          [Jalal]
  9.  ? It Must Be A Dream      [Bim Sherman]
  10. ^@ Japanese Record (Remix) [Dub Syndicate]
  11. /$ 2003 Struggle (Remix)   [Dub Syndicate]
  12. /~ No Crack                [Akabu]
  13.  " Irie Warrior            [Revolutionary Dub Warriors]
* Remixed from LP78.
+ From LP87.
= Subsequently remixed on LP91.
# [Rhythm 213] Remixed from 'Slow Fuse' LP.
@ Remixed from LP84.
% From LP94 and DP37 (radio edit).
< From LP80.
> Subsequently remixed on LP66(CD).
? [Rhythm B26] From the LP67.
$ [Rhythm 127] From LP85. Remixed from LP64(CD/CLP).
~ From LP71.
" Edited from LP83.
^ LP only track.
/ CD only tracks.


Sleeve cover Compilation: Various Artists - 'Chainstore Massacre'

On-U Sound - EFA Medien / November 2002 (UKDLP/CD)
Nocturne Records / November 2002 (FrCD)
On-U Sound Records / February 2009 (DL)

UKDLP: ON-U LP 1002 / UKCD: ON-U CD 1002
FrCD: NTCD-128 / DL: (-)
Back
  1. * Noise Polluters          [2 Badcard]
  2. + Warning (Remix)          [3 Head]
  3. > Cyberabad                [Asian Dub Foundation]
  4. # One Drop Blues           [Little Axe] ||
  5. % Xplanation               [Adrian Sherwood]
  6. = The Lunatics Are Taking Over The Asylum [Mark Stewart]
  7. < 25 O'Clock               [Ri Ra]
  8. ? Fully Legalise           [Junior Delgado] ||
  9. @ My Love I Bring          [Skip McDonald/Sin. O'Connor]
  10. ~ Places I Won't Go        [Shadon]
  11. ! Heavy Going              [Little Roy] ||
  12. " Push On Thru (Remix)     [Salmonella Dub]
  13. ^ Come Now                 [Ghetto Priest]
  14. / It's Blessed             [Dub Syndicate]
  15.   Apollo 11                [Mutant Hi.Fi]
* [Rhythm 140] From the unreleased CD1004.
+ Remixed from 3 Head's self-titled album.
# [Rhythm 235] From CD1001(1).
= Later released on Mark Stewart's 'Kiss The Future' compilation and the vinyl edition of his 'Edit' album.
@ Also on Sinéad O'Connor's 'She Who Dwells...' compilation. Version of the Pablo Moses song.
% [Rhythm 230] From LP100.
> From ADF's 'Enemy Of The Enemy' album.
< From Ri-Ra's '25 O'Clock In The Morning' single.
? [Rhythm 215] Remixed on Junior Delgado's 'Invisible Music' album.
~ [Rhythm 139]
! [Rhythm 216]
" From the 'Outside The Dub Plates' remix album.
^ Featured on CD1003.
/ [Rhythm 138] Versioned from LP90.
Though not titled so, this is effectively 'Pay It All Back Vol. 7'. The CD was a low-priced issue (10,000 copies) and the DLP an even more limited edition. On-U's chosen catalogue number for this release was later duplicated by Harry Beckett's 'The Modern Sounds Of...' album.


DISCOGRAPHIES
Labels:
Blanc Records
Carib Gems
Century Records
Creation Rebel Records
Green Tea Records
Hitrun Records
On-U Sound Records
    Pt1: LP1>LP60
    Pt2: LP61>...
    Pt3: CD1>...
    Pt4: Singles & rest
Pressure Sounds
    Pt1: CD1>50
    Pt2: CD51>...
    Pt3: Singles & rest
Sound Boy
World Records

Others:
Pay It All Back releases
Other On-U compilations
On-U featured product
    Pt1: A>F
    Pt2: G>N
    Pt3: O>Z
On-U related product
    Pt1: A>H
    Pt2: I>Q
    Pt3: R>Z
Adrian Sherwood / On.U remixography
    Pt1: A>C & #
    Pt2: D>L
    Pt3: M>Q
    Pt4: R>U
    Pt5: V>Z & V/A
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