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: A more affordable modern pressing (180g) that often includes a digital download code. $42.99 $36.40 at Oldies.com
The search result relates to the audiophile-grade release of Dire Straits' 1978 self-titled debut album. The specific version often sought by enthusiasts features a mastering chain, most notably found in the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) 45RPM reissue. Product Overview: Dire Straits - Dire Straits (1978 Debut) Dire_Straits_1978_Vinyl_LP_DSD
: Vintage collectors often seek the original US Warner Bros. ( BSK 3266 ) or UK Vertigo ( 9102 021 ) first pressings for their historical value and "stock" analog sound. Available Options & Pricing : A more affordable modern pressing (180g) that
: These modern reissues are mastered from the original 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master tapes to Product Overview: Dire Straits - Dire Straits (1978
: Mastered via DSD 256, this version is praised by reviewers at StereoNET for its remarkable detail and dynamic contrast. $59.99 at Music Direct
: High-end collectors might find rare, sealed original copies. ~$249.99 at eBay Tracklist (Standard 9-Track LP) Down To The Waterline Water Of Love Setting Me Up Six Blade Knife Southbound Again Sultans Of Swing In The Gallery Wild West End
This eponymous debut introduced the world to Mark Knopfler's distinctive finger-style guitar and "Sultans of Swing." In the audiophile community, it is considered a benchmark for recording quality.