Dire Straits - Dire Straits / The Legend (180 gram pressings ,pressed directly from metal masters) Limited Pure 180g colorless 100% Pure LP Profile: Series of Japanese reproduction reissues on 180 gram vinyl, released by label Universal Music LLC. Genuine "180g heavyweight" newly blended colorless virgin vinyl. Pressed directly from "Metal Master". "Direct Transfer Cutting" from DSD edit master. ●Metal Master/Press In the mass production of ordinary vinyl records, after cutting, there are four processes: lacquer disc (concave), metal master (convex), metal nut (concave), and stamp (convex). In this series, the two processes of metal nut and punch are omitted and pressed directly from the metal master. The goal is to create a more original groove. However, due to the lower shelf life, the quantity is completely limited. ●DSD Direct Transfer Cutting The master on which this series is based is the DSD file used in the SA-CD to SHM specification series released in 2010 and has been very well received by audio files around the world. Based on the flat transfer from analogue tape, this is the best possible digital master that has been largely corrected for damage caused by aging. The master is fed directly to the editing console via the analog output of SONY's custom K-1326 DAC, commonly known as the Silver Box, by Sonoma, which enjoys overwhelming trust as a DSD workstation. No electrical processing such as equalizers, limiter compressors, notch filters, low frequency phase correction, etc. With this simple circuit configuration, we aim to produce sounds that stay true to the original, with more of an emphasis on freshness and dynamic range in the cut-level competition. Also, to reduce playback distortion, cut the sound groove as close to the outer circumference as possible. (Note) The color of the product may vary depending on the molding conditions. In this series, the jacket also adopts a new shape, different from the traditional LP. -Thick, soft, transparent vinyl sleeve (with flap) - Bi-fold LP-size envelope card -Lyrics/translation card integrated with sash (for vocal song works only) ★★★ Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). ) Founded. Their first single "Sultans of Swing" from their 1978 self-titled debut album reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. Their most commercially successful album, Brothers in Arms (1985), sold more than 30 million copies; It was the first album to sell a million copies on CD and is the eighth best selling album in UK history. According to the Guinness Book of British Hits Albums, Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks in the UK Albums Chart, the fifth most weeks ever. Dire Straits were dubbed "the greatest British rock band of the '80s" by Classic Rock magazine. Dire Straits have won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards (twice Best British Group), two MTV Video Music Awards and various other awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Dire Straits have sold between 100 and 120 million units worldwide, including 51.4 million certified units, making them one of the best-selling music artists ★★★ Dire Straits is the debut studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on June 9, 1978 by Vertigo Records international, Warner Bros. Records in the US and Mercury Records in Canada. The album includes the hit single "Sultans of Swing" which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #8 on the UK Singles Chart. The album topped the album charts in Germany, Australia and France, number 2 in the US and number 5 in the UK. Dire Straits later went double platinum in both the United States and the United Kingdom. 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 A completely new blend of colorless virgin vinyl weighing 180 grams has been specially developed for Pure 180g LP. Pressed directly from metal masters. Features SHM-SACD spec flat DSD transfer from the analog masters. Features the original LP designs Made in Japan. The "sleeve" of the album is a single folded sheet with an obi surrounding it, covering the back All Mint (sealed) ★★★ Best Quality For One Of The Best Band`s In History ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) An offer exclusive from the seller : BlackGold-Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal, Spain ,Romania, Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post