September 13, 1996
THE DREYFUS/LAUREL FUNDS, INC.--
PREMIER BALANCED FUND
SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS
DATED MARCH 1, 1996
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY CONTRARY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SECTION OF THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS ENTITLED "HOW
TO BUY FUND SHARES -- CLASS A SHARES."
Effective immediately, a CDSC of 1% will be assessed at the time of
redemption of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge as
part of an investment of at least $1,000,000 and redeemed within one year of
purchase.
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