{"product_id":"dire-straits-s-t-vg-ex","title":"DIRE STRAITS - S\/T   VG+\/EX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Down+To+The+Waterline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDown To The Waterline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Down+To+The+Waterline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDire Straits, released in 1978, is the debut album from the British band led by Mark Knopfler, and it quickly established their reputation for precision, restraint, and impeccable musicianship. Built around Knopfler’s clean, fingerpicked guitar style and wry storytelling, the record introduced a sound that stood apart from the punk and disco dominating the era. The breakthrough single Sultans of Swing became an international hit, but the album as a whole shines with understated gems like Down to the Waterline, Water of Love, and Wild West End.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Down+To+The+Waterline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe strength of Dire Straits lies in its subtlety—grooves that simmer rather than explode, lyrics that paint vivid urban and rural scenes, and playing that prioritizes feel over flash. The MoFi 45RPM 180g pressing brings even greater clarity and warmth to the group’s intricate interplay, highlighting the album’s timeless production and musicianship. More than a debut, it’s a confident artistic statement that remains one of the most beloved introductions in rock history.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Down+To+The+Waterline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Water+Of+Love\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Of Love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Setting+Me+Up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSetting Me Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Six+Blade+Knife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSix Blade Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Southbound+Again\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouthbound Again\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Sultans+Of+Swing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultans Of Swing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+In+The+Gallery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIn The Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Wild+West+End\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild West End\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Dire+Straits+Lions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dire Straits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821553254711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0572\/2679\/files\/FullSizeRender_6a900387-efe5-4bd0-a0dc-fd1129b56a96.heic?v=1774528542","url":"https:\/\/cocobananas.com.au\/products\/dire-straits-s-t-vg-ex","provider":"CO-CO BANANAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}