Dire Straits Vinyl Records

Dire Straits was a British rock band that formed in 1977 and was active until 1995. The band's music is known for its distinctive blend of rock, country, and folk styles, with lyrics often focusing on themes of love, loss, and social commentary. Led by guitarist and vocalist Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits released several successful albums throughout the 1980s, including their debut album "Dire Straits" (1978), "Communiqué" (1979), and "Making Movies" (1980). The band's most famous song is probably "Sultans of Swing," which became a hit single in 1979 and has since become one of the band's signature songs. Throughout their career, Dire Straits was known for their unique sound, which was characterized by Knopfler's distinctive guitar playing style and his lyrical storytelling ability. The band's music often incorporated elements of rockabilly, blues, and country music, giving it a distinctive flavor that set them apart from other rock bands of the time. Dire Straits' music also often explored themes of social commentary, tackling topics such as politics, war, and social inequality in their songs. Despite their commercial success and critical acclaim, Dire Straits disbanded in 1995 after releasing several successful albums, including "On Every Street" (1991) and "On the Night" (1993). Knopfler went on to pursue a solo career, releasing several successful albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s. In recent years, Dire Straits has reunited briefly, with Knopfler performing some of their classic songs in concert. Despite the band's relatively short lifespan, Dire Straits left a lasting impact on the music world, influencing countless other rock bands and musicians with their unique sound and style.

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Dire Straits - Dire Straits- 12" Remastered Stereo 180gm Vinyl LP - New!

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Dire Straits Communique Vinyl Record EX/VG 9102031 1979 1st Press

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Dire Straits - On Every Street [VINYL]

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Dire Straits vinyl record Money For Nothing 1988 compilation Vertigo nm/ex

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dire straits love over gold vinyl LP With Inner

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80s Pop Rock Dire Straits MARK KNOPFLER going home 1983 UK 7" Vinyl 45 Mint

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Communiqué by Dire Straits (Record, 2014)

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12" record Album ,Dire straits ,1982 issue ,Love over gold

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Dire Straits by Dire Straits (Record, 2014) - New

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Dire Straits - On Every Street [New Vinyl LP]

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Dire Straits ~ Communiqué 1979 Vertigo 9102 031 UK 1/4 & 2/4 Embossed EX/EX

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Dire Straits Debut Album Self Titled 1978 Vinyl LP Vertigo 6360 162

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Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler ~ Best of g/f dble LP 2005 Mercury EU 02498 75767 EX+

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Dire Straits – Love Over Gold 12" Vinyl Album LP

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Dire Straits 'Alchemy - Dire Straits Live' 1984 double vinyl LP

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DIRE STRAITS 7" E P TWISTING BY THE POOL 1982 PIC SLEEVE

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Dire Straits - Money For Nothing 12” Vinyl Single (Full Length Version)

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Dire Straits Brothers in arms Lp VG+

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Dire Straits Brothers In Arms Vinyl Album Yugoslav 1985 VERH 25 Vertigo - EX/EX

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DIRE STRAITS 'Brothers In Arms’ 1985 Vinyl

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Dire Straits Love Over Gold Very Good Vinyl LP- VG+ - Vertigo record label

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Dire Straits (self titled, 9102 021 ) 12" Vinyl Record **PLAY TESTED**

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Dire Straits Love Over Gold Vinyl LP

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Dire Straits - Love Over Gold [180gm Vinyl Reissue 2019]

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Dire Straits - On Every Street vinyl LP NEW/SEALED IN STOCK

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Dire Straits,dire Straits Vinyl Lp

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Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms Vinyl Record FIRST UK Pressing BLACK 1985 READ

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Dire Straits “Brothers In Arms” Original 1985 U.K. vinyl Lp + Inner

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DIRE STRAITS 'Brothers In Arms’ 1985 Vinyl UK VG Vertigo - VERH 25

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Dire straits 1985 Album Brothers In Arms In Good Condition

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Vertigo 510160-1 *DIRE STRAITS* On Every Street - 1st UK Press

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Dire Straits ~ Love Over Gold ~ Vinyl LP vgc

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Dire Straits | Black 2xVinyl LP | Dire Straits - Mobile Fidelity

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DIRE STRAITS-BROTHERS IN ARMS,2XLP,REMASTERED,REISSUE VINYL, 2018 M/M

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DIRE STRAITS - Brothers In Arms 180g 2xLP Remastered 2014 + Download - Sealed!

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