Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (CD, 1988, Warner Bros. Records 9 25794-2, US Specialty Pressing)

Why This CD Matters
Money For Nothing surveys Dire Straits’ catalog from their 1978 debut through the multiplatinum Brothers in Arms era. The compilation includes signature recordings “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo And Juliet,” “Walk Of Life,” “Money For Nothing,” and “Brothers In Arms.” It also features live and remixed material, including “Portobello Belle” and the extended live version of “Telegraph Road.”

Collector Note
This 1988 U.S. Warner Bros. CD carries catalog number 9 25794-2 and was manufactured by WEA Manufacturing. This edition was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, with the supplied matrix/runout identified as 1 25794-2 SRC-03. This early Specialty pressing has no SID codes.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 9 25794-2
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
1 25794-2 SRC-03

Tracklist
Sultans Of Swing 5:46
Down To The Waterline 4:00
Portobello Belle (Live) 4:33
Twisting By The Pool (Remix) 3:30
Tunnel Of Love 8:09
Romeo And Juliet 5:57
Where Do You Think You're Going 3:31
Walk Of Life 4:07
Private Investigations 5:48
Telegraph Road (Live) (Remix) 12:00
Money For Nothing 4:05
Brothers In Arms 4:48

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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