Sold Date: April 28, 2023
Start Date: April 14, 2023
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Dire Straits Self-Titled Vinyl LP - WB BSK 3266 VG++ First Pressing (1978) with "Sultans of Swing"

Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout. Original cover has light shelf wear but fully intact. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics, with no splits.
Dire Straits is the debut studio album by Dire Straits, released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album has the hit single "Sultans of Swing", which reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album reached the top of the album charts in Germany, Australia and France, number 2 in the United States and number 5 in the United Kingdom. 
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album four out of five stars, calling it "remarkably accomplished for a debut". Erlewine praised Knopfler's "spare, tasteful guitar lines and his husky warbling" and his "inclination toward Dylanesque imagery, which enhances the smoky, low-key atmosphere of the album".
Track listing
Side one 1."Down to the Waterline"3:55 2."Water of Love"5:23 3."Setting Me Up"3:18 4."Six Blade Knife"4:10 5."Southbound Again"2:58
Side two 1."Sultans of Swing"5:47 2."In the Gallery"6:16 3."Wild West End"4:42 4."Lions"5:05
Dire Straits Mark Knopfler – vocals, lead and rhythm guitars David Knopfler – rhythm guitar, backing vocals John Illsley – bass guitar, backing vocals Pick Withers – drums _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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