Dire Straits Brothers In Arms Vinyl LP 1985 Early Press VERH 25 A3 Masterdisk RL
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Description
Title: Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (Original 1985 UK Vinyl LP)
Label: Vertigo
Catalog Number: VERH 25 / 824 499-1
Country: UK
Year: 1985
Item Overview
Up for sale is a fantastic original 1985 UK pressing of Dire Straits’ masterpiece, Brothers in Arms on the classic Vertigo label. This copy is highly complete, featuring the original outer sleeve, custom printed labels, and the original lyric inner sleeve. Crucially, it features the original silver circular hype sticker intact on the front cover ("Including Money For Nothing, So Far Away - VERH 25").
Audiophile Matrix Info
Side Two Matrix: VERH 25 B3 accompanied by the authentic MASTERDISK stamp in the dead wax.
Sonic Quality: This confirms an authentic, highly coveted early UK pressing variant mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig. Audiophiles globally consider the Masterdisk "RL" cuts of Brothers in Arms to be the absolute definitive sonic presentation of this album, offering vastly superior dynamic range, punchy bass, and vocal clarity compared to standard later reissues.
Condition Report
Vinyl (Visual Grade): Excellent (EX). The vinyl retains a beautiful, bright glossy sheen. Looking closely under direct light, there are only minimal, very light superficial paper scuffs/hairlines. No deep scratches or marks that would cause skips.
Outer Sleeve: Excellent (EX). The sleeve is in remarkably sharp condition. The front and back are incredibly clean with excellent color preservation. Edges and spine are solid with crisp text. Minimal shelf wear or minor corner bumping from age. The original silver hype sticker is firmly attached and perfectly legible.
Inner Sleeve: Very Good (VG). The original custom cloud lyric inner sleeve is included. It is clean and crisp with great color, but does feature a small, typical seam split hole on one side edge from the record shifting over time (as shown in photos).
Tracklist
Side One:
So Far Away
Money For Nothing
Walk Of Life
Your Latest Trick
Why Worry
Side Two:
Ride Across The River
The Man's Too Strong
One World
Brothers In Arms
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