Warner repressing Dire Straits catalogue on 180g virgin vinyl (Pallas) from analogue

[dobyblue]

Most people here may have seen that the eponymous debut is released today, cut by Bernie from the original analogue tapes on 180g virgin vinyl pressed at Pallas in Germany.

The other albums have just popped up on Music Direct's website, which I'm quite excited about.

From Love over Gold - http://www.musicdirect.com/product/86517

Dire Straits Love Over Gold on 180g Vinyl LP

Mastered from the Original Analog Tapes for Supreme Fidelity

Warner Bros. Does LP Reissues Right: Best-Sounding Version of This Album You'll Ever Hear

Pristinely Remastered 180g LPs of Dire Straits, Communique, and Making Movies Also Available

With a new rhythm guitarist in the fold, Dire Straits expands its sound as well as continues its glorious string of studio successes on 1982's Love Over Gold. Per usual, it's Mark Knopfler's crisp guitar playing and warm raspy voice, combined with Alan Clark's gorgeous keyboard runs, makes for a sweeping affair that put the band in position for the commercial breakout Brothers In Arms. Anchored by the 14-minute-plus opener "Telegraph Road," and by Knopfler's atmospheric leads and head-turning tonalities, Love Over Gold is a modern classic.

Part of the reason for the band’s uniqueness owes to its clean, vibrant sound. Just as Knopfler’s narratives reflect poetic and surrealist texts, the group’s arrangements--an intoxicating combination of easygoing shuffles, bluesy boogies, and pop-honed ballads--mirror the old-fashioned soulfulness and spaciousness inherent in the classic recordings of the late 50s and early 60s. It’s no wonder why Dire Straits has long been a favorite of audiophiles the world over. When it comes to sonic purity, transparent soundstages, and rich tonalities, few, if any bands sound better.

And now, thanks to the meticulous efforts of Warner Bros., Dire Straits’ 1982 LP can be experienced like never before. Remastered and cut from the original analog tapes and pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl, Love Over Gold will bowl you over with its mesmerizing sound and engaging material. Knopfler’s mesmerizing guitar textures and cool vocals appear as if they’re right in front of you. Details, imaging, and presence are on a level associated with the finest audiophile recordings.

As it’s proven for the last few years, Warner Bros. treats vinyl with the ultimate respect, and this must-have Dire Straits record is no exception. Listeners with original copies of the LP, or Simply Vinyl’s pressing, will be absolutely stunned upon hearing the improvements. And the rest of us can simply rejoice in knowing that the band's first-rate creations possess an airiness, openness, and palpability they’ve never claimed prior. A five-star pressing!

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Most people here may have seen that the eponymous debut is released today, cut by Bernie from the original analogue tapes on 180g virgin vinyl pressed at Pallas in Germany.

The other albums have just popped up on Music Direct's website, which I'm quite excited about.

From Love over Gold - http://www.musicdirect.com/product/86517

I'm pretty stoked about this news (Love Over Gold--with the exception of the title track!--is one of my all-time favourite records, especially Telegraph Road). I plan to get them all and compare them to various copies I have here. It'll make a great article for the mag!

[FreddieFerric]

I'll wait for the reviews to come in, but I am interested if they deliver as advertised.

[Johnny Vinyl]

This is indeed most excellent news. The only album I don't have is LOVE OVER GOLD, so I'm looing forward to picking this up, along with the others (no doubt).

John

[Paul Cordingley]

Anyone have the first LP yet? I am extremely excited about these ...