{"product_id":"dire-straits-love-over-gold-in-original-shrink-vinyl","title":"Dire Straits - Love Over Gold In Original Shrink Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Dire Straits\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Love Over Gold\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Vertigo Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: 6359 109\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1982\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1982 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard early UK Vertigo copies as among the best-sounding versions of the album, preserving the full dynamics of the original 1982 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTelegraph Road\u003cbr\u003e\nPrivate Investigations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial Disease\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Over Gold\u003cbr\u003e\nIt Never Rains\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: 6359 109 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: 6359 109B\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK Vertigo first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number 6359 109\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures \"Telegraph Road\"\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes \"Private Investigations\" and \"Industrial Disease\"\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Mark Knopfler\u003cbr\u003e\nUK No. 1 album\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Vertigo analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly regarded audiophile favourite\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Excellent (EX)\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Excellent (EX)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)\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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\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. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312388383093,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/0CE65749-69FA-4FC5-87ED-FFAB80B4C5CE.jpg?v=1782291819","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/dire-straits-love-over-gold-in-original-shrink-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}