Dire Straits Brothers In Arms LP 1985 US Orig Warner 1-25264 Masterdisk RL OG

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Dire Straits Brothers In Arms LP 1985 US Orig Warner 1-25264 Masterdisk RL OG

• Artist: Dire Straits

• Title: Brothers In Arms (Featuring "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life" & "So Far Away")

• Label: Warner Bros. Records / Phonogram

• Catalog Number: 1-25264 / 9 25264-1

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1985

• Genre: Rock

• Style: Classic Rock, Roots Rock, Pop Rock, Blues Rock, 80s Rock, Audiophile

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1985 1st Pressing, Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk NYC (RL Hand-Etched), Sheffield Lab Matrix Plating (SLM △ 9536), Allied Record Metalwork (Q), Produced by Mark Knopfler & Neil Dorfsman, Features Sting on "Money For Nothing", Complete with Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve, Custom Picture Center Labels

Vintage Original 1985 Warner Bros. Records 9x Platinum Billboard #1 Audiophile Landmark LP (US 1st Pressing / Mastered at Masterdisk by Bob Ludwig "RL" / Sheffield Lab Plating SLM / Complete with Original Lyric Inner Sleeve / Features "Money For Nothing" & "Walk Of Life")

Authentic vintage original 1985 US Warner Bros. Records first pressing vinyl LP of the monumental masterpiece Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits (1-25264), mastered by legendary mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and complete with its original custom lyric inner sleeve.

Musical, Creative & Production Highlights:

• 9× Multi-Platinum #1 Billboard Phenomenon & Grammy Winner: Spent 9 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200, defining the sound of the 1980s and standing as one of the best-selling albums in recorded music history.

• Legendary Masterdisk "RL" Bob Ludwig Audiophile Cut: Features the highly sought-after hand-etched RL signature in the deadwax alongside SLM △ 9536 (Sheffield Lab Matrix) plating, celebrated worldwide by audiophiles for its massive dynamic punch, ultra-clean bass definition, and breathtaking instrument separation.

• Groundbreaking Digital Production: Produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman at AIR Studios Montserrat, capturing pure acoustic warmth, nuanced fingerpicking guitar dynamics, and lush synthesizer textures.

• Loaded with Incomparable Classic Rock Anthems:

  • "Money For Nothing" (7:04) — iconic #1 smash hit featuring Mark Knopfler's legendary Les Paul riff and guest vocals by Sting.

  • "Walk Of Life" (4:07) — timeless, upbeat rockabilly-pop staple (#7 Billboard Hot 100).

  • "So Far Away" (3:59) — melodic, emotive album opener.

  • "Brothers In Arms" (6:56) — cinematic, atmospheric title track featuring one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded.

  • "Your Latest Trick" (4:46) — sultry, sophisticated noir-rock ballad with Michael Brecker's famous saxophone lines.

  • Plus "Why Worry", "Ride Across The River", "The Man's Too Strong", and "One World".

• Packaging & Completeness: Housed in its recognizable picture sleeve featuring Deborah Feingold’s photo of the 1937 National Style O Resonator guitar against blue sky, complete with the original custom printed lyric inner sleeve.

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): 1-25264-A... RL SLM △ 9536

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): 1-25264-B-SH5 RL Q B-21168-SH5 SLM △ 9536-X

• Mastering Engineer & Facility: Bob Ludwig (RL etched), Masterdisk, New York, NY

• Matrix Plating & Processing: Sheffield Lab Matrix (SLM △ 9536 / △ 9536-X) & Allied Record Company (Q)

• Producers: Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman

• Recording Studio: AIR Studios, Montserrat (Recorded on Sony 24-Track Digital Tape)

• Band Lineup: Mark Knopfler (Lead Vocals, Guitars), John Illsley (Bass, Vocals), Alan Clark (Keyboards), Guy Fletcher (Synthesizers, Vocals), Terry Williams (Drums)

• Guest Musicians: Sting (Backing Vocals on "Money For Nothing"), Michael Brecker (Tenor Sax), Randy Brecker (Trumpet), Tony Levin (Bass)

• Barcode (Rear Jacket): 0 7599-25264-1

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo

• Record Label: © ℗ 1985 Phonogram Ltd. (London) / Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. (1-25264)

Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully. Everything is clearly visible in the photos — please evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, center labels, deadwax runouts, and jacket from the provided pictures. You will receive the exact item shown.

SIDE ONE (1-25264 / Side One / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

1. So Far Away (Mark Knopfler) — 3:59

2. Money For Nothing (Mark Knopfler / Sting) — 7:04 (Featuring Sting)

3. Walk Of Life (Mark Knopfler) — 4:07

4. Your Latest Trick (Mark Knopfler) — 4:46

5. Why Worry (Mark Knopfler) — 5:22

SIDE TWO (1-25264 / Side Two / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

1. Ride Across The River (Mark Knopfler) — 6:57

2. The Man's Too Strong (Mark Knopfler) — 4:36

3. One World (Mark Knopfler) — 3:36

4. Brothers In Arms (Mark Knopfler) — 6:56