Dire Straits Brothers In Arms - First Ever CD Single UK Promo CD single
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DIRE STRAITS Brothers In Arms (A true milestone in music history - this rare 1985 CD single marks the world's first-ever commercial CD single release, and remains one of the most sought-after early digital format collectibles. Released by Philips and pressed in West Germany for the UK market, this special edition includes four tracks, presented in a standard jewel case with album-style artwork. Notably limited in quantity - with speculation pointing to only 200 to 400 copies ever produced - this pressing is a genuine artefact of both Dire Straits' legacy and digital audio history. This first variant has the blue triangle motif printed on the front cover stating PHILIPS COMPACT DISC PRESENTS dIRE sTRAITS Live in 85. A second variant states Live in 86. The disc and cover artwork inserts remain in near mint condition!)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Tracklisting:
1. Brothers In Arms - Short Version
2. Brothers In Arms - Full Length Version
3. Going Home - Live (Theme from Local Hero)
4. Why Worry - Instrumental Segment
Key Details:
· The first CD single ever released commercially
· Issued in the UK by Philips in 1985
· Pressed in West Germany by Polygram
· Back insert reads: “Printed in West Germany / Imprimé en Allemagne / Made in West Germany”
· Includes both short and full versions of Brothers In Arms
· Limited edition: estimates suggest only 200-400 copies exist
· Housed in jewel case with album-style artwork
A rare piece of music and format history - essential for any serious Dire Straits or digital audio collector.
Artist - Dire Straits (click link for complete listing)
Title - Brothers In Arms (click link for more of the same title)
Promo - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Typically sent to record stores, radio stations and DJs to market the artist, music, or both.
Year of Release - 1985
Format - CD single (CD5 / 5")
Record Label - Vertigo
Catalogue No - 884285-2 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 042288428527
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - DIRC5BR17466
Alternative Names - Dire Straights.
Related Artists - Brendan Croker, Brewers Droop, Chris White, David Knopfler, John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, The Notting Hillbillies.
GENRES
Rock.
REFERENCE
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RareVinyl.com Reference Number - DIRC5BR17466
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Tracklisting:
1. Brothers In Arms - Short Version
2. Brothers In Arms - Full Length Version
3. Going Home - Live (Theme from Local Hero)
4. Why Worry - Instrumental Segment
Key Details:
· The first CD single ever released commercially
· Issued in the UK by Philips in 1985
· Pressed in West Germany by Polygram
· Back insert reads: “Printed in West Germany / Imprimé en Allemagne / Made in West Germany”
· Includes both short and full versions of Brothers In Arms
· Limited edition: estimates suggest only 200-400 copies exist
· Housed in jewel case with album-style artwork
A rare piece of music and format history - essential for any serious Dire Straits or digital audio collector.
Artist - Dire Straits (click link for complete listing)
Title - Brothers In Arms (click link for more of the same title)
Promo - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Typically sent to record stores, radio stations and DJs to market the artist, music, or both.
Year of Release - 1985
Format - CD single (CD5 / 5")
Record Label - Vertigo
Catalogue No - 884285-2 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 042288428527
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - DIRC5BR17466
Alternative Names - Dire Straights.
Related Artists - Brendan Croker, Brewers Droop, Chris White, David Knopfler, John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, The Notting Hillbillies.
GENRES
Rock.
REFERENCE
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - DIRC5BR17466
SELL TO US
Got vinyl records, CDs or music memorabilia to sell? – Sell to us at our buying site https://vinyl-wanted.com