DIRE STRAITS LP 1978 Vertigo 6360 162 Spaceship Label + Insert
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Description
For sale is an original Australian pressing of Dire Straits’ self-titled debut album, released in 1978 on Vertigo Records.
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Artist: Dire Straits
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Title: Dire Straits
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Label: Vertigo – 6360 162
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Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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Year: 1978
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Label Variant: “Spaceship” Vertigo label design
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Includes: Original lyric 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
💿 Condition
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Vinyl: Excellent – shiny and clean with only light surface marks, plays well.
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Sleeve: VG+ – light shelf wear, minor creasing, still strong and clean.
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Insert: Excellent – intact with lyrics clearly legible.
Classic debut album featuring the timeless hit “Sultans of Swing”. Essential for collectors of 70s rock and Vertigo pressings.
Please ask for a customized, non-automated invoice before payment to take full advantage of combined shipping discounts.
In most cases I can pack 3 records of the same size for the postage price of 1. (Double LP counts as 2)
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Australia: Please request final invoice prior to payment - each additional record on top of the first will incur an extra $1.50 to the postage cost.
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International Buyers ? Please Note:
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Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine any additional costs before bidding or buying.
Packaging Details:
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Where possible, records will come in:
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New inner sleeve and/or new generic paper cover
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New outer plastic protective sleeve
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Wrapped in plastic wrap for transit (protects from vibration & moisture)
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Record removed from sleeve for shipping (unless new/sealed)
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Shipped in strong, professional-grade cardboard mailers
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Grading Guide:
Records:
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(M) Mint = Likely unplayed / Sealed / Brand new. No signs of wear.
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(NM) Near Mint = Close to new. Used but like new.
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(EX) Excellent = No skips, jumps, or scratches on playback. May have 1 or 2 minor marks.
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(VG) Very Good = No skips or jumps. May have light surface scratches/scuffs that don't affect playback.
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(G) Good = Noticeable wear, some marks/scratches may affect sound.
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(P) Poor = Heavily worn, jumpy or noisy playback (filler copy only).
Sleeves / Inserts / OBIs:
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(M) Mint = Perfect, no wear. Sealed or brand new.
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(NM) Near Mint = Almost new, very light handling/storage signs.
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(EX) Excellent = Clean, very minor storage wear.
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(VG) Very Good = Some wear, scuffs or edge marks from storage.
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(G) Good = Edge scuffs, small tears, stains.
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(P) Poor = Major wear, splits, tears, stains.
Grades may include + or - for items slightly better or worse than the stated grade. Grading is subjective, but I aim to grade fairly and accurately.
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