{"product_id":"dire-straits-dire-straits-180gm-us-2-lp-vinyl-record-double-mfsl2-466-780763","title":"Dire Straits Dire Straits - Original Master Recording 180 Gram US 2-LP vinyl set","description":"DIRE STRAITS Dire Straits (\u003cb\u003eOriginal Master  Recording\u003c\/b\u003e 2019 limited edition Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab  9-track double LP, the 1978 debut album fully remastered by  Krieg Wunderlich at MFSL on the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System,  specially plated\u0026amp; pressed on \u003cb\u003e180-gram High-Definition  Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e across two discs at 45rpm for maximum sound  clarity. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve displaying  original album art and is \u003cb\u003egold number-embossed\u003c\/b\u003e on  the back.  The cover displays little wear and the vinyl has  minimal signs of play, remaining in a 'near mint' condition.  The ultimate analogue reference of their 1978 debut album!  MFSL2-466)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-stretch: 100%; color: #999; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180-gram 45 RPM double LP set pressed at RTI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMofi reissue sports natural tones, superb balances, reference imaging and sterling clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDire Straits' arresting self-titled debut arrived in the midst of punk's reign but couldn't have been further removed from the era's slash-and-burn style. Recorded in West London in February 1978, the band's tasteful, jazz-inflected set embraces folk, blues, and pub rock while also tracing a direct line back to the beat-oriented sound of early rock n' roll. Country and roots accents further distinguish the British quartet's stripped-down music from any 1970s peers, as does the transparent production, which has remained revered among audiophiles the world over - and which has never been better than on this meticulous analog pressing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP version of Dire Straits features natural tonalities, superb balances, you-are-there imaging, deep-black backgrounds, and pristine clarity. Even if you've heard this album hundreds of times before, you've never experienced it with such lifelike sonics and premium richness. This numbered-edition collector's set immerses you within the smoky, laidback atmospherics of every song. This is how all vinyl should sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrucial to every arrangement, Mark Knopfler's winding guitar lines emerge with supreme transparency and multi-hued textural detail. His intricate playing comes across as if it's being transmitted via his 60s-era Fender Vibrolux amplifier placed right before you. The cleanliness, dimensions, and live feel are that good. His bandmates, too, benefit from the extra groove space afforded by this 45 RPM edition. Rhythms skate and swirl; percussive effects resonate with crispness and attack; the leading edges of notes naturally decay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDire Straits' strong, well-edited batch of original material further enhances the overall enjoyment and makes the record one whose pleasures go far beyond the organic sonics. Just as Knopfler's narratives pour forth with poetic and surrealist texts, the musical settings - an intoxicating combination of easygoing shuffles, back-hall boogies, and pop-honed ballads - mirror the old-fashioned soulfulness inherent in the classic recordings of the late '50s and early '60s. The lyrics are equally captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from his time as a youth in Newcastle, Leeds, and London, Knopfler invests tunes with an autobiographical slant and emotional connectivity that become obvious the moment he opens his mouth to sing. \"Down to the Waterline,\" \"Wild West End,\" and \"Lions\" all feature colloquial touches that add to their reach. By extension, \"In the Gallery\" functions as a tribute to Leeds sculptor Harry Phillips (father of future Knoplfer collaborator, Steve Phillips) while the record's breakout smash, \"Sultans of Swing,\" pays homage to struggling bar bands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough it all, Dire Straits performs with a subtle cool and clever poise that no band ever matched. Just how good is the chemistry? Bob Dylan heard the quartet and invited Knopfler and drummer Pick Withers to play on \"Slow Train Coming.\" But even Dylan himself didn't hear Dire Straits sound this magnetic back in its original heyday. Now, everyone can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Down to the Waterline\u003cbr\u003e2. Water of Love\u003cbr\u003e3. Setting Me Up\u003cbr\u003e4. Six Blade Knife\u003cbr\u003e5. Southbound Again\u003cbr\u003e6. Sultans of Swing\u003cbr\u003e7. In the Gallery\u003cbr\u003e8. Wild West End\u003cbr\u003e9. 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