Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms

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Genre:	Rock
Style:	Blues Rock
Year:	1985

Tracklist

		Brothers In Arms
		Going Home - Theme From 'Local Hero' (Live Version)

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – DSTR 1112	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Special Edition	Vertigo – DSPIC 11, Phonogram – DSPIC 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Paper Labels	Vertigo – DSTR 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM	Vertigo – 884 240-1, Phonogram – 884 240-1	France	1985	France — 1985
	Brothers In Arms 10", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – DSTR 1110	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Australasia	1985	Australasia — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Netherlands	1985	Netherlands — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc	Vertigo – 884 240-7 Q	Germany	1985	Germany — 1985
	Brothers In Arms CD, Single, Special Edition, Live in 85	Vertigo – 884 285 2, Vertigo – 884 285-2	Europe	1985	Europe — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Vertigo – 884 240-1Q	Germany	1985	Germany — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	France	1985	France — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 2×7", Single, 45 RPM	Vertigo – DSTRD 11, Vertigo – DSTR 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Spain	1985	Spain — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Portugal	1985	Portugal — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-1	Australasia	1985	Australasia — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels	Vertigo – DSTR 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Blue Injection Labels	Vertigo – DSTR 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Vertigo – DSDJ 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – DSTR 11	Ireland	1985	Ireland — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, EP	Vertigo – 884 240-1	Netherlands	1985	Netherlands — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Italy	1985	Italy — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Advance	Vertigo – DSTR-1112	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-1	Australasia	1985	Australasia — 1985	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing	Vertigo – 884 240-1, Phonogram – 884 240-1	France	1985	France — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Translucent vinyl	Vertigo – DSTR 11	Ireland	1985	Ireland — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Blue Injection Labels	Vertigo – DSTR 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Special Edition, Uncut	Vertigo – DSPIC 11, Phonogram – DSPIC 11	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Vertigo – 884 240-7 Q, Vertigo – 884 240-7	Germany	1986	Germany — 1986	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms CD, Single, Special Edition, Live In 86	Vertigo – 884 285-2	Europe	1986	Europe — 1986	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – SOV 2370	Canada	1986	Canada — 1986
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Australasia	1986	Australasia — 1986	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms CDV, 5", Single, NTSC	Warner Bros. Records – 9 25812-2	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Brothers In Arms 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo, Black Sleeve	Vertigo – 884 240-7	Netherlands	1988	Netherlands — 1988	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms CDV, 5", Single, PAL	Vertigo – 080 132-2	UK	1989	UK — 1989	New Submission
	Brothers In Arms Acetate, 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided	Not On Label – none				New Submission

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Reviews

Ewscroggins Sep 3, 2022
referencing Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) (12", 45 RPM, Single) 884 240-1
A classic and must have in any vinyl collection. Clean crisp sound, how it should be.
dommsk Mar 23, 2021
referencing Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) (12", 45 RPM, Single) 884 240-1
The audio quality of this 12" NZ issue is one of the best I've ever heard.
record-maniac Jul 18, 2020
referencing Brothers In Arms (Full Length Version) (12", 45 RPM, Single) 884 240-1
Different cover-artwork to the Australian-issue. Inscription says marketed in Australasia, but it is New Zealand-release.
record-maniac Apr 2, 2020
referencing Brothers In Arms (7", 45 RPM, Single) SOV 2370
Does a 12-Inch record of Brothers in arms exist in Canada? Who know´s more.
record-maniac Apr 21, 2019
referencing Brothers In Arms (CD, Single, Special Edition, Live in 85) 884 285 2
I have both the 1985 and the 1986 editions of that fine CD-Single.
record-maniac Apr 21, 2019
referencing Brothers In Arms (CD, Single, Special Edition, Live In 86) 884 285-2
In the past on several record-fairs there were different infos about the limitation of that CD-Single.
The 1985 Edition, wich is reported to be the first CD-Single ever, should have a limitation of 400 copies and the 1986 version should have a limitation of 200 copies. I have heard those information around 20 years ago. Who knows more.?
adylee Dec 30, 2017
referencing Brothers In Arms (CD, Single, Special Edition, Live in 85) 884 285 2
first ever UK CD and it happened to be on one of those dam PDO discs that rot out such a shame.
tharobster Jul 8, 2011
Edited 11 years ago
referencing Brothers In Arms (CD, Single, Special Edition, Live in 85) 884 285 2
before john martyn , before u2 , gabriel , genesis etc there was the worlds first cd single - it was DIRE STRAITS .

this is it . ultra rare . JEWEL CASE , FOLD OUT INSERT .

Brothers in arms was the first ever UK CD-single, reported as limited to 200-400 copies. Issued in 1985 to tie in with the world tour (sponsored by Philips Compact Disc) and promote the first Compact Disc players (made by Philips). In 1986, another CD-single of Brothers in arms was released and strictly limited to 200-400 copies, if reports are to be believed. Both discs are identical, right down to the catalogue number (884 285-2). The only difference between the two is the Philips logo on the front of the CD inlay and the 1986 version is slightly darker pink coloured. The Live in '86 has a coloured logo, and the Live in '85 is simply blue and white. Jewel case.

EDIT SEPT 2013 - MY COPY IS NOW FOR SALE , RELUCTANTLY !
blakewatson Nov 2, 2010
referencing Brothers In Arms (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Paper Labels) DSTR 11
my cat num is 9 25264-1