{"product_id":"dire-straits-making-movies-in-original-shrink-vinyl","title":"Dire Straits - Making Movies in Original Shrink Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Dire Straits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Making Movies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Vertigo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 6359 034\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1980 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\u003eMaking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1980 UK pressing on Vertigo Records, catalogue number 6359 034. This copy features the 6359034 1\/\/1E 420 \/ 6359034 2\/\/3E 420 matrix combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTunnel Of Love\u003cbr\u003e\nRomeo And Juliet\u003cbr\u003e\nSkateaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpresso Love\u003cbr\u003e\nHand In Hand\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid Rock\u003cbr\u003e\nLes Boys\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: 6359034 1\/\/1E 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: 6359034 2\/\/3E 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly 1980 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nVertigo Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number 6359 034\u003cbr\u003e\n1\/\/1E \/ 2\/\/3E matrix cuts\u003cbr\u003e\n420 UK pressing identifiers\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Romeo And Juliet\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Tunnel Of Love, Skateaway, Expresso Love and Solid Rock\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Dire Straits 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":57341208166773,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E9FE3034-CC2D-4EE2-87FD-D34CB77E914A.jpg?v=1783342538","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/dire-straits-making-movies-in-original-shrink-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}