Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms was released on Vertigo in May 1985 and contains some of the band's best-known songs, including "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "So Far Away" and the title track. It was produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman and recorded at AIR Studios on Montserrat. On offer is the German original pressing from 1985 on Vertigo (824 499-1), cut and pressed at PRS Hannover.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 824 499-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE – Original (PRS Hannover)
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (with lyrics and credits)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Close to NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. So Far Away
2. Money For Nothing
3. Walk Of Life
4. Your Latest Trick
5. Why Worry

Side B

1. Ride Across The River
2. The Man's Too Strong
3. One World
4. Brothers In Arms

Personnel

Mark Knopfler (guitar, vocals), John Illsley (bass, vocals), Guy Fletcher (keyboards, vocals), Alan Clark (keyboards), Omar Hakim and Terry Williams (drums); uncredited guests Sting (vocals on "Money For Nothing") and Michael Brecker (saxophone on "Your Latest Trick"). Produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman. Mastered by Bob Ludwig.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the German edition from 1985 on Vertigo (824 499-1). The back of the sleeve carries the embossed "PRS Hannover" stamp.

Are the songs as long on the LP as on the CD?
No. Several tracks are shorter on the vinyl LP than on the CD version, for example "Money For Nothing".

What does media close to NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is almost like new (just short of NM-), the sleeve shows light signs of use (VG+). Full details at Vinyl Grading.

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