Dire Straits Alchemy Live 2×LP (1984 UK First Press, Vertigo, A1/B1) Vinyl LP
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Description
Dire Straits – Alchemy Live 2×LP (1984 UK First Pressing, Vertigo Spaceship, A1/B1) EX/Spotless
For sale is an exceptional UK first pressing of Alchemy: Dire Straits Live (1984), complete with the iconic Vertigo “spaceship” labels and earliest lacquer cuts. This is the true collector’s edition — fully analog, dynamic, and increasingly hard to find in this condition.
🔍 Pressing Details
• Label: Vertigo – spaceship design
• Catalogue: 818 243‑1 / 818 244‑1
• Country: UK
• Year: 1984
• Runouts: A1 / B1 (first lacquer cuts)
• Format: 2×LP, Stereo
This is the earliest UK pressing, cut from the first lacquers at Phonogram’s London facility — the version prized for its warmth, clarity, and live energy.
💎 Condition
Vinyl: EX / spotless — glossy surfaces, no marks, no scratches, no spindle wear.
Labels: Clean and bright with no writing or damage.
Sleeve: Excellent — sharp edges, strong spine, minimal shelf wear.
Inner Sleeves: Original and clean.
This is a genuinely top‑tier example suitable for collectors, archivists, or anyone wanting the best‑sounding version of this legendary live album.
🎧 Audio
Plays beautifully throughout — quiet surfaces, powerful dynamics, and the full analog depth these early Vertigo cuts are known for.
📦 Shipping
• Packed securely in a professional mailer
• Vinyl stored outside the sleeve to prevent seam splits
• Tracked delivery
💬 Notes
You will struggle to find a cleaner first pressing. This is the copy collectors wait for.
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