Led by Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits built their sound from laid-back blues-rock with a touch of jazz and country, occasionally dipping into the epic song structures of progressive rock. As their career progressed, they became more refined and their new maturity happened to coincide with the two big musical revolutions from the mid-'80s, MTV and the birth of the CD. It helped make their sixth album, 'Brothers in Arms', an international blockbuster and in turn made the band international stars. Supported by the groundbreaking computer-animated video for 'Money for Nothing,' a song which mocked music videos, the album became a blockbuster, spending nine weeks at the top of the American charts and selling over nine million copies; in England, the album became the biggest selling album of the '80s. With a fantastic selection of musci to choose from, there is no shortage of back catalogue rarities, amazing memorabilia and quality collectibles, all available right here in our specialist Dire Straits collectors store.

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Click here for more info about ' - Making Movies - Half Speed Mastered - Alternative Artwork - Sealed (National Album Day 2024)'Click here for more info about ' - Making Movies - Half Speed Mastered - Alternative Artwork - Sealed (National Album Day 2024)'

DIRE STRAITS Making Movies (National Album Day 2024 UK/EU limited edition 7-track LP pressed on audiophile quality 180-gram Black Vinyl, their classic 1980 album including the hit singles Romeo And Juliet, Tunnel Of Love and Skateaway. This exclusive edition is Half Speed Mastered at Abbey Road Studios and is presented with alternative artwork that reverses the colours of the original release. Complete with wide spinewrap obi & factory sealed. Recommended)
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$39.89

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DIRE STRAITS Alchemy Live (1984 UK 10-track double LP recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London across two nights in July the previous year, featuring versions of Sultans Of Swing, Romeo & Juliet, Tunnel Of Love & more, gatefold picturesleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl is Near Mint VERY11)
Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Tuesday 22nd April

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£95.00
$126.35

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DIRE STRAITS Private Investigations (1982 UK 2-track 12" vinyl single, also including 'Badges Posters Stickers T-Shirts'. The glossy picture sleeve has some shelfwear & ringwear creasing visible and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition DSTR112)
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£10.00
$13.30

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DIRE STRAITS Private Investigations (1982 UK injection moulded 7" vinyl single, also including the b-side 'Badges, Posters Stickers, T-shirts'. The picture sleeve has minor wear and the vinyl looks barely played DSTR1)
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£8.00
$10.64

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DIRE STRAITS Alchemy Live (1984 UK 10-track double LP recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London across two nights in July the previous year, featuring versions of Sultans Of Swing, Romeo & Juliet, Tunnel Of Love & more, gatefold picturesleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl is Near Mint VERY11)
Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Tuesday 22nd April

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£95.00
$126.35

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DIRE STRAITS Alchemy Live (1984 UK 10-track double LP recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London across two nights in July the previous year, featuring versions of Sultans Of Swing, Romeo & Juliet, Tunnel Of Love & more, gatefold picturesleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl is Near Mint VERY11)
Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Tuesday 22nd April

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£95.00
$126.35


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