Dire Straits – Dire Straits (Vinyl LP | CA Original | 1978)

Dire Straits – Dire Straits is the band's 1978 debut album, introducing Mark Knopfler's distinctive fingerpicking and laconic songwriting to the world. Driven by the classic “Sultans Of Swing”, the Muff Winwood-produced record became a long-running favourite. “Down To The Waterline”, “Water Of Love” and “Lions” show just how much blues and pub rock runs through this sound.

On offer is the Canadian original pressing from 1978 on Mercury (SRM-1-1197), manufactured by Quality Records (QRP), with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mercury – SRM-1-1197
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: CA Original
• Country: Canada
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Pub Rock – more in Rock
• Features: Quality Records Pressing (QRP), original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Down To The Waterline
2. Water Of Love
3. Setting Me Up
4. Six Blade Knife
5. Southbound Again

Side B

1. Sultans Of Swing
2. In The Gallery
3. Wild West End
4. Lions

Personnel

Mark Knopfler (Vocals, Lead Guitar, Written-By), David Knopfler (Rhythm Guitar), John Illsley (Bass), Pick Withers (Drums), Muff Winwood (Producer), Rhett Davies (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the Canadian original pressing from 1978 on Mercury, pressed by Quality Records.

Is “Sultans Of Swing” on it?
Yes, “Sultans Of Swing” opens side B.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.