Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1985, Warner Bros. Records 1-25264)

Why This Record Matters
Brothers In Arms became one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s, featuring the hit singles "Money For Nothing," "Walk Of Life," and "So Far Away." The album helped define the digital recording era and remains one of Dire Straits' most acclaimed releases.

Collector Note
Verified May 1985 US Specialty pressing mastered by Robert Ludwig at Masterdisk. Matrix/runout: Side A 1-25264-A-SH11 MASTERDISK RL [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-21167-SH11 SLM △9536 SP0-1 SM1-1 SH-SP; Side B 1-25264-B-SH12 MASTERDISK RL [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-21168-SH12 SLM △9536-X SP0-1 SH-SP. Includes the original printed inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG with moderate surface wear consistent with a strong player copy.
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear.
Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 1-25264, 9 25264-1
Country: US
Released: May 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: AOR, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 1-25264-A-SH11 MASTERDISK RL [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-21167-SH11 SLM △9536 SP0-1 SM1-1 SH-SP
Side B: 1-25264-B-SH12 MASTERDISK RL [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-21168-SH12 SLM △9536-X SP0-1 SH-SP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 So Far Away 3:59
A2 Money For Nothing 7:04
A3 Walk Of Life 4:07
A4 Your Latest Trick 4:46
A5 Why Worry 5:22

Side B
B1 Ride Across The River 6:57
B2 The Man's Too Strong 4:36
B3 One World 3:36
B4 Brothers In Arms 6:56

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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