{"product_id":"dire-straits-debut-album-vinyl","title":"Dire Straits - Debut Album Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Dire Straits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Dire Straits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Vertigo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 9102 021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1978 UK Early Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDire Straits is the outstanding self-titled debut album from Dire Straits and the record that introduced Mark Knopfler's unmistakable guitar style to the world. Released in 1978, the album blends rock, blues and laid-back roots influences with intelligent songwriting and beautifully understated musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the timeless classic Sultans Of Swing, alongside favourites including Down To The Waterline, Water Of Love, Six Blade Knife, Wild West End and Lions, the album remains one of the finest debut records of the 1970s and established Dire Straits as a major international band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1978 UK pressing on Vertigo Records, catalogue number 9102 021. This copy features the 9102021 \/\/ 6E 420 \/ 9102021 2 \/\/ 7E 420 matrix combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 420 matrix suffix is associated with UK Phonogram manufacture, while the 6E \/ 7E cuts identify this as an early UK production pressing rather than the earliest known first-cut matrix variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIssued during the album's original release era, early Vertigo copies are highly regarded for their warm, detailed analogue sound and remain sought after by Dire Straits and classic rock collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDown To The Waterline\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Of Love\u003cbr\u003e\nSetting Me Up\u003cbr\u003e\nSix Blade Knife\u003cbr\u003e\nSouthbound Again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSultans Of Swing\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\nWild West End\u003cbr\u003e\nLions\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: 9102021 \/\/ 6E 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: 9102021 2 \/\/ 7E 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly 1978 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nVertigo Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number 9102 021\u003cbr\u003e\n6E \/ 7E matrix cuts\u003cbr\u003e\n420 UK pressing identifiers\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Muff Winwood\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Sultans Of Swing\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Down To The Waterline, Water Of Love, Six Blade Knife, Wild West End and Lions\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Dire Straits debut album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57341208068469,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/589D4CE6-D725-4635-BEF2-A63724483A0E.jpg?v=1783342577","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/dire-straits-debut-album-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}