Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms Original Vertigo Vinyl

Artist: Dire Straits

Title: Brothers In Arms

Label: Vertigo

Catalogue Number: VERH 25

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Brothers In Arms is the fifth studio album by Dire Straits and stands as one of the defining rock albums of the 1980s. Produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman, the album combined exceptional songwriting with state-of-the-art digital recording technology, becoming one of the first albums to demonstrate the full potential of the CD format while remaining a favourite among vinyl collectors.

Featuring the timeless classics Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, So Far Away, Your Latest Trick and the haunting title track Brothers In Arms, this landmark release became one of the best-selling albums of all time and remains an essential addition to any classic rock vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK first pressing on Vertigo Records, catalogue number VERH 25. Issued in a single-pocket sleeve complete with the original lyric inner sleeve. As with all original single LP editions, several tracks are presented in edited form to accommodate the vinyl running time, making this the authentic original UK vinyl configuration released in 1985.

Track Listing
Side One
So Far Away
Money For Nothing
Walk Of Life
Your Latest Trick
Why Worry
Side Two
Ride Across The River
The Man's Too Strong
One World
Brothers In Arms
Additional Information
Original 1985 UK First Pressing
Vertigo Records
Catalogue Number: VERH 25
Original Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman
Digitally recorded using Sony 24-track technology
Includes the classic tracks Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, So Far Away, Your Latest Trick and Brothers In Arms
One of the best-selling and most influential rock albums ever released
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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