Dire Straits - Making Movies in Original Shrink Vinyl

Artist: Dire Straits

Title: Making Movies

Label: Vertigo

Catalogue Number: 6359 034

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Making Movies is the third studio album by Dire Straits and one of the band's most celebrated releases. Released in 1980, the album saw Mark Knopfler expand the band's sound with ambitious arrangements, cinematic songwriting and richly layered production.

Featuring the classic Romeo And Juliet, alongside Tunnel Of Love, Skateaway, Expresso Love and Solid Rock, the album remains a landmark British rock record and a defining release in the Dire Straits catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Early 1980 UK pressing on Vertigo Records, catalogue number 6359 034. This copy features the 6359034 1//1E 420 / 6359034 2//3E 420 matrix combination.

The 420 matrix identifier is associated with UK Phonogram manufacture, while the early 1E / 3E cuts place this copy within the album's early UK production period.

Original-era UK Vertigo pressings are highly regarded for their detailed analogue presentation and dynamic sound, making them increasingly sought after by Dire Straits and classic rock collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

Tunnel Of Love
Romeo And Juliet
Skateaway

Side Two

Expresso Love
Hand In Hand
Solid Rock
Les Boys
Matrix / Runout

Side One: 6359034 1//1E 420

Side Two: 6359034 2//3E 420

Additional Information
Early 1980 UK pressing
Vertigo Records
Catalogue number 6359 034
1//1E / 2//3E matrix cuts
420 UK pressing identifiers
33⅓ RPM LP
Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
Features Romeo And Juliet
Includes Tunnel Of Love, Skateaway, Expresso Love and Solid Rock
Classic Dire Straits album
Highly collectible early UK analogue pressing
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

All 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.