Dire Straits Alchemy Live 1984 UK 1st Press VERY 11 Vertigo 2LP EX VG+
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Dire Straits Alchemy Live 1984 UK 1st Press VERY 11 Vertigo 2LP EX VG+
🎶 Album Title: Alchemy - Dire Straits Live
📅 Release Year: 1984
📀 Label: Vertigo
📀 Catalogue Number: VERY 11 / 818 243-1
📀 Format: 2 x Vinyl LP, Live, Gatefold
🌏 Country: UK
🎵 Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock
Experience the power of Dire Straits at their live peak with this original 1984 UK first pressing of Alchemy - Dire Straits Live. Released on the iconic Vertigo label, this double LP captures Mark Knopfler and the band delivering extended, dynamic performances of their most celebrated tracks. A must-have for collectors of classic rock and high-quality UK pressings.
Condition Details:
Sleeve: VG+
Original gatefold sleeve in very good plus condition. Clean and structurally solid with light age-related toning to the white areas and minor shelf wear. Spine is fully readable.
Vinyl: EX visually / VG+ playback
All four sides are glossy and visually excellent with no obvious marks or scratches. Playback has some crackle in places, possibly due to static, so graded conservatively despite the superb appearance.
Inner Sleeves:
Plain black die-cut inner sleeves included with light wear and corner creasing.
Matrix / Runout:
Side 1: 818244 A//4▽420
Side 2: 818244 B//3▽420
Side 3: 818245 A//1▽420
Side 4: 818245 B//3▽420
Tracklist:
Side One
Once Upon A Time In The West
Expresso Love
Romeo And Juliet
Side Two
Private Investigations
Sultans Of Swing
Side Three
Two Young Lovers
Tunnel Of Love
Side Four
Telegraph Road
Solid Rock
Going Home - Theme From Local Hero
Dire Straits, led by Mark Knopfler, became one of the most respected British bands of their era, known for their intricate guitar work, storytelling lyrics and polished sound. Alchemy is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums of the 1980s, showcasing the band’s musical precision and ability to expand studio tracks into powerful live performances. This album remains a cornerstone piece for collectors and fans alike.
Record label
Vertigo is a legendary UK label associated with high-quality pressings and major rock releases. By the 1980s, it was home to many established artists, and original UK Vertigo pressings like this are highly desirable among vinyl collectors for their sound quality and authenticity.
A fantastic original UK pressing of this classic live album, ideal for collectors of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler and Vertigo vinyl.
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