Dire Straits - Love Over Gold In Original Shrink Vinyl

Artist: Dire Straits
Title: Love Over Gold
Label: Vertigo Records
Catalogue Number: 6359 109
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1982
Pressing Year: 1982 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Love Over Gold is Dire Straits' fourth studio album and is widely regarded as one of Mark Knopfler's finest achievements as a songwriter and guitarist. Released in September 1982, the album moved further towards expansive, cinematic compositions and features some of the band's most ambitious recordings. Highlights include the epic opener "Telegraph Road", the atmospheric "Private Investigations", "Industrial Disease" and the majestic title track. The album reached No. 1 in the UK and remains one of the most acclaimed releases in the Dire Straits catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original UK Vertigo Records first pressing, catalogue number 6359 109. First issues were released in a single sleeve with the iconic storm-cloud artwork, complete with the original lyric inner sleeve and Vertigo labels. UK first pressings are highly regarded for their exceptional analogue sound quality and dynamic presentation, particularly on the album's extended compositions such as "Telegraph Road" and "Private Investigations".

Collectors regard early UK Vertigo copies as among the best-sounding versions of the album, preserving the full dynamics of the original 1982 release.

Track Listing

Side A

Telegraph Road
Private Investigations

Side B

Industrial Disease
Love Over Gold
It Never Rains
Matrix / Runout

Side A: 6359 109 A
Side B: 6359 109B
Additional Information
Original UK Vertigo first pressing
Catalogue number 6359 109
Original lyric inner sleeve
Features "Telegraph Road"
Includes "Private Investigations" and "Industrial Disease"
Produced by Mark Knopfler
UK No. 1 album
Classic Vertigo analogue pressing
Highly regarded audiophile favourite
Condition

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
Record: Excellent (EX)
Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

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 may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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