Dire Straits - Dire Straits (Vinyl LP | YU Reissue | 1980)

Dire Straits – Dire Straits is the British band's self-titled debut album, originally released in 1978. Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar playing defines songs such as “Sultans Of Swing”, “Down To The Waterline” and “Water Of Love”. On offer is the 1980 Yugoslavian licensed edition on PGP RTB (with Philips/Vertigo logos) – of interest to collectors of Eastern Bloc and licensed pressings.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: PGP RTB – 2220067 / Philips – 6360 162 / Vertigo – 6360 162
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: YU Reissue (licensed pressing)
• Country: Yugoslavia
• Released: 1980 (Original: 1978)
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock (Rock, Pop Rock)

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

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 and rhythm guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar), John Illsley (bass), Pick Withers (drums). Produced by Muff Winwood; recorded at Basing Street Studios, London.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No – the album was released in 1978. This is the 1980 edition manufactured in Yugoslavia under licence from Phonogram.

Why was the album not released in Yugoslavia until 1980?
In Yugoslavia, the second album “Communiqué” came out first; the debut album followed there in 1980 as a licensed edition on PGP RTB.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- means almost as new, VG+ light signs of use. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more Classic Rock?
Yes – browse our Rock collection.