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Dire Straits
Dire Straits [Vinyl LP - 1st Japan Press - 1978 - RJ-7541 - EX/EX with Obi & Insert]
A1
Down To The Waterline
A2
Water Of Love
A3
Setting Me Up
A4
Six Blade Knife
A5
Southbound Again
B1
Sultans Of Swing
B2
In The Gallery
B3
Wild West End
B4
Lions
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🎵 "Dire Straits - Dire Straits" 🔥
Vinyl LP - 1st Japan Press 🇯🇵 - 1978 - RJ-7541
Genre: Rock / Roots Rock
Condition: OBI: ✅ | INSERT: ✅
Media: Excellent | Sleeve: Excellent
🇬🇧 **RARE JAPANESE FIRST PRESSING - 1978 Rock Debut Masterpiece!**
Acquire this exceptional 1978 First Japanese Pressing of Dire Straits' iconic self-titled debut album, presented in excellent condition with complete original OBI strip and insert. This premium Phonogram/Vertigo release (catalog RJ-7541) represents the stunning arrival of one of rock music's most distinctive voices, capturing Mark Knopfler's unique fingerstyle guitar technique, literate songwriting, and the band's sophisticated blend of rock, blues, and jazz influences that would define their signature sound. The album showcases Knopfler's instantly recognizable guitar tone and vocal delivery, David Knopfler's rhythmic foundation, John Illsley's melodic bass lines, and Pick Withers' subtle drumming that created one of the most acclaimed and influential debut albums in rock history. From the timeless opener "Down to the Waterline" and the breakout hit "Sultans of Swing" to the atmospheric "In the Gallery" and the cinematic "Wild West End", every track demonstrates why Dire Straits emerged as one of rock's most original and respected bands. This Japanese first pressing offers exceptional analog sound quality, capturing every nuance of the clean production and Knopfler's virtuosic guitar work. This Excellent condition copy represents a superb collector's opportunity - a beautifully preserved piece of rock history in the highly sought-after Japanese presentation with all original elements intact.
🇫🇷 **PREMIER PRESSAGE JAPONAIS RARE - Chef-d'Œuvre Debut Rock 1978 !**
Procurez-vous ce premier pressage japonais 1978 exceptionnel du debut album éponyme iconique de Dire Straits, présenté dans un excellent état avec bande OBI originale complète et insert. Cette sortie premium Phonogram/Vertigo (référence RJ-7541) représente l'arrivée stupéfiante d'une des voix les plus distinctives de la musique rock, capturant la technique de guitare fingerstyle unique de Mark Knopfler, son songwriting littéraire, et le mélange sophistiqué du groupe d'influences rock, blues et jazz qui définirait leur son signature. L'album démontre le ton de guitare instantanément reconnaissable et la delivery vocale de Knopfler, la fondation rythmique de David Knopfler, les lignes de basse mélodiques de John Illsley et la batterie subtile de Pick Withers qui créèrent un des albums debuts les plus acclamés et influents de l'histoire rock. De l'opener intemporel "Down to the Waterline" et le hit breakthrough "Sultans of Swing" à l'atmosphérique "In the Gallery" et le cinématique "Wild West End", chaque morceau démontre pourquoi Dire Straits émergea comme un des groupes rock les plus originaux et respectés. Ce premier pressage japonais offre une qualité sonore analogique exceptionnelle, capturant chaque nuance de la production clean et du travail de guitare virtuose de Knopfler. Cette copie Excellent état représente une opportunité collectionneur superbe - un morceau magnifiquement préservé d'histoire rock dans la présentation japonaise hautement recherchée avec tous les éléments originaux intacts.
🎵 TRACKLIST:
SIDE A:
1. Down to the Waterline
2. Water of Love
3. Setting Me Up
4. Six Blade Knife
5. Southbound Again
SIDE B:
1. Sultans of Swing
2. In the Gallery
3. Wild West End
4. Lions
💎 🇬🇧 All our vinyl records are professionally cleaned and inspected.
A protective inner sleeve is added for free to each item.
🌍 Fast & careful shipping!
💎 🇫🇷 Tous nos vinyles sont nettoyés et inspectés professionnellement.
Une pochette intérieure protectrice est offerte avec chaque article.
🌍 Expédition rapide et très soignée !
SKU: 25111305

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