Dire Straits – Dire Straits (Vinyl, LP, Album, 1979, Repress, Monarch Pressing, US, Warner Bros. BSK 3266)

Why This Record Matters
Dire Straits' self-titled debut introduced Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar style and includes the enduring classic "Sultans Of Swing." The album remains one of the essential releases of late-1970s rock.

Collector Note
This is the 1979 U.S. Monarch pressing on Warner Bros. Records, identified by the stamped MR logo and Monarch delta number in the runouts. Includes the original inner sleeve as confirmed by the user.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: Strong VG
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Monarch Pressing
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BSK 3266
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Acoustic, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: BSK-1-3266-M1 [MR logo] △24126 Θ
Side B: BSK-2-3266 M1 [MR logo] △24126-X ②

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Down To The Waterline – 3:55
A2 Water Of Love – 5:23
A3 Setting Me Up – 3:18
A4 Six Blade Knife – 4:10
A5 Southbound Again – 2:58

Side B
B1 Sultans Of Swing – 5:47
B2 In The Gallery – 6:16
B3 Wild West End – 4:42
B4 Lions – 5:05

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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