Dire Straits - Making Movies Mercury Vinyl

Artist: Dire Straits
Title: Making Movies
Label: Mercury Records
Catalogue Number: SRM-1-3857
Country: Canada
Original Release Year: 1980
Pressing Year: 1980 Canadian First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Making Movies is Dire Straits’ acclaimed third studio album and is widely regarded as one of the band’s finest recordings. Released in 1980, the album saw Mark Knopfler expand his songwriting into more cinematic and ambitious territory, producing classics such as “Tunnel Of Love”, “Romeo And Juliet”, “Skateaway” and “Expresso Love”. The album marked a significant artistic step forward for the band and remains one of the defining rock releases of the early 1980s. 

Pressing Notes

Original Canadian Mercury Records pressing, catalogue number SRM-1-3857. While UK copies were issued on Vertigo Records, Canadian editions were released on Mercury Records, making them a distinctive and collectible variation of this classic album. Early Mercury pressings are respected for their strong sound quality and remain popular among Dire Straits collectors seeking original North American editions. 

Track Listing

Side A

1. Tunnel Of Love
2. Romeo And Juliet
3. Skateaway

Side B

1. Expresso Love
2. Hand In Hand
3. Solid Rock
4. Les Boys

Matrix / Runout

Side A: SRM 1 3857A2
Side B: SRM 1 3857B

Additional Information

• Original Canadian Mercury Records pressing
• Catalogue number SRM-1-3857
• Features “Romeo And Juliet”
• Includes “Tunnel Of Love” and “Skateaway”
• Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
• Final Dire Straits album to feature David Knopfler
• Classic 1980 rock release
• Highly collectible North American 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 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.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.