Dire Straits - Dire Straits (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1983)

Dire Straits – Dire Straits is the London band's 1978 debut album, recorded at Basing Street Studios and produced by Muff Winwood. Mark Knopfler's unmistakable fingerpicking and laconic vocals turned the record into a classic – above all Sultans Of Swing. Also included: Down To The Waterline, Water Of Love, Six Blade Knife and Lions.

On offer is the 1983 German reissue on Vertigo (6360 162).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 6360 162
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Rock – more in Classic Rock 80s

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, it is a 1983 German reissue on Vertigo (6360 162); the album was originally released in 1978.

Which well-known songs are included?
Of course Sultans Of Swing, plus Down To The Waterline and Water Of Love.

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 Classic Rock 80s collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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