Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms Original Vinyl

Artist: Dire Straits
Title: Brothers In Arms
Label: Vertigo
Catalogue Number: VERH 25
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release: 1985
Pressing Year: 1985
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description
Released in May 1985, Brothers In Arms was the fifth studio album by Dire Straits. Recorded at AIR Studios in Montserrat and featuring the hit singles "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Brothers In Arms" and "So Far Away", the album became one of the defining releases of the decade.

Pressing Notes
Original UK pressing on Vertigo Records with catalogue number VERH 25. Issued in a single-pocket picture sleeve complete with the original lyric inner sleeve. Early UK copies were pressed by PRS Ltd and feature stamped matrices with various lacquer cut combinations.

Track Listing
Side A
So Far Away
Money For Nothing
Walk Of Life
Your Latest Trick
Why Worry
Side B
Ride Across The River
The Man's Too Strong
One World
Brothers In Arms

Matrix / Runout
Side A:
VERH 25 A//1 420
Side B:
VERH 25 B//8 420
(Matrix variants exist on UK pressings.)

Additional Etchings/Stamps

Original UK Vertigo pressing

Lyric inner sleeve included

PRS Ltd pressing

Mastered at Master Room / Tape One depending on matrix variant

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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.
Very Good (VG)
Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.
Good (G)
Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.
Poor / Fair (P/F)
Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality will be affected.

Additional Information
All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned vinyl records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.
All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.