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The Dire Straits Money For Nothing Sweepstakes
Register to win a Dire Straits Money For Nothing Vinyl LP (Total value $37.49 ea) we are giving away.
About the prize:
On June 17, Rhino will reissue Money For Nothing, the first Dire Straits greatest hits collection (featuring songs from the band's first five albums), which was originally released in October 1988. Newly remastered by Bob Ludwig, Money For Nothing will be made available in digital and double vinyl formats in early 2023.
Fully remastered by Bob Ludwig, and cut by Bernie Grundman, the Money For Nothing double vinyl reissue includes "Telegraph Road (Live Remix)," which was previously only available on the original CD format, and a previously unreleased alternative live version of "Portobello Belle (Live)." The album is cut over four sides for the first time and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl with original artwork.
Dire Straits straddled the globe with their sophisticated rootsy guitar rock wedded to literate story-telling lyrics. Emerging from the club and pub circuit in 1977, Dire Straits was led by charismatic Geordie singer-songwriter, record producer, and composer Mark Knopfler.
Knopfler is one of the most successful musicians the UK has ever produced and is often cited as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Dire Straits' sound defined the late 70s/early 80s with monster global hits such as "Sultans Of Swing," "Romeo And Juliet," "Money For Nothing" and "Walk Of Life" (all included on this release). Dire Straits' 1985 album Brothers In Arms, a global No 1 and double Grammy® Award winner, is one of the best-selling albums of all time. After releasing their final album, On Every Street, in 1991, Knopfler set off on a new path as a solo artist.
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COMMENTS
The most frequently remastered music ever?
Submitted by wkeats@earthlink.net on Wed, 2023-01-25 16:11
It's them or the Floyd. Good enough for me.
Ludwig/Grundman
Submitted by martyh on Fri, 2023-01-20 19:16
Can't be those two when it comes to a remastered album. Looking forward to listening to this Dire Straits release. Cheers.
One of my favorite bands!
Submitted by Tom L on Fri, 2023-01-20 19:41
I wonder if they're just giving away one copy, or more? Would love to have this.
Dire Straits giveaway
Submitted by Noodlebluesman on Fri, 2023-01-20 20:30
Yes, please. Love shopping at the Turntable in Manheim, PA.
Josey Records Tulsa
Submitted by Dave23 on Sat, 2023-01-21 02:54
My favorite record store (new and used) is Josey Records of Tulsa Oklahoma. Best selection, best people
Dusty Groove in Chicago
Submitted by Mark Evans on Sat, 2023-01-21 05:40
has a very good selection of "Now Sound" recordings and Soundtracks. DG also has a pickup window for those of us that are on the run.
Dire Straits lp giveaway
Submitted by kb54 on Sat, 2023-01-21 06:00
I live about 15 minutes from the Princeton Record Exchange, where I have been treasure hunting for new and used lps and cds for about 40 years!
Dire Straits
Submitted by Chris Everhart on Sat, 2023-01-21 06:29
Big fan of Mark and the band, would love to hear this disc. A big shout out to Mystic Disc in Mystic CT, a great record store that has been around forever, I could spend a day there.
Dire Straits
Submitted by Chris Everhart on Sat, 2023-01-21 06:29
Big fan of Mark and the band, would love to hear this disc. A big shout out to Mystic Disc in Mystic CT, a great record store that has been around forever, I could spend a day there.
Dire Straits
Submitted by Chris Everhart on Sat, 2023-01-21 06:30
Big fan of Mark and the band, would love to hear this disc. A big shout out to Mystic Disc in Mystic CT, a great record store that has been around forever, I could spend a day there.
Right back to my glory days,
Submitted by melonhed on Sat, 2023-01-21 08:05
Right back to my glory days, I have my bags packed and ready to go!
Dire Straits
Submitted by Bskeane on Sat, 2023-01-21 08:40
Before I moved, I my favorite record shop was the Princeton Record Exchange in Princeton NJ. The only problem was that you needed a week to go through everything, especially the items on the floor that hadn't been filed yet.
Vinyl for nothin and yer tunes for free
Submitted by msilgalis on Sat, 2023-01-21 14:42
Who wouldn't want a chance to win this?
Great Local Store
Submitted by hattrick15 on Sat, 2023-01-21 20:16
Needle In The Groove
San Jose, CA
Chicks for free?
Submitted by ivansbacon on Sat, 2023-01-21 23:25
"she got it stickin' in the camera man
We could have some fun"
Obsession Records, Anchorage AK. Because They are passionate about vinyl.
"Now look at them yoyo's"
Sweepstakes
Submitted by Johnston65 on Sun, 2023-01-22 08:24
I've wanted to get into the Dire Straits. Winning this record would be a perfect way to do so! Reckless Records in Chicago is where I find some gems and I love browsing the selection.
PreAtomic Records
Submitted by solarboy297 on Sun, 2023-01-22 10:20
Corvallis OR. Josh has a great eye for quality records with a good variety.
Seminal band
Submitted by jek on Sun, 2023-01-22 18:10
Princeton Record Exchange; at it forever, excellent collections of rock and jazz that refreshes all the time. Shoppers aged from children to 1 foot in the grave.
Dire Straits--Romeo & Juliet AND Telegraph Road? Awesome sauce.
Dire States
Submitted by Vinylhound on Sun, 2023-01-22 18:13
It will be interesting to compare the Ludwig mastering with the same tracks on the MoFis.
Money for nothing
Submitted by stretch35 on Sun, 2023-01-22 22:08
Check out Reckless on Belmont ave, Chicago
Money for Nothing
Submitted by jstrube on Mon, 2023-01-23 06:52
I'm in Dire Straights of a win here!
Entry - also shop at StereoJack's!
Submitted by VagabondJ on Mon, 2023-01-23 08:09
Plug for Stereo Jack's, my friend's record shop in Somerville Ma.
Mill City Sound, Hopkins, Minnesota
Submitted by mcsac67 on Mon, 2023-01-23 13:26
I spend too much time (and money) checking the new arrivals ay Mill City Sound.
Looking forward to this
Submitted by MrValve on Mon, 2023-01-23 14:48
Looking forward to the live remixes
FDroadrunner
Submitted by fdroadrunner on Mon, 2023-01-23 17:59
This collection has a great set of songs, and I hope it includes the long version of "Money for Nothing." And if you're ever in Lincoln, Neb., to watch the Huskers play or traveling through on I-80, Lincoln Vintage Vinyl is a must-stop record shop.
How cool is this...
Submitted by robert r dawson on Mon, 2023-01-23 18:21
I'm in 'cause I love free stuff
favorite record shop?
Submitted by rich d on Mon, 2023-01-23 21:51
Impossible to say, but Out on the Floor records near Camden Market deserves some recognition. I always find something cool and it's almost always reasonably priced. And, it's staffed by enthusiastic, friendly people. Some shops look like a the inside of a dumpster and feature Oscar the Grouch behind the counter (lookin' at you, Landfill Rescue Unit).
Salvation Army
Submitted by Arvo Palm-Leis on Tue, 2023-01-24 09:56
Found a lot of very interesting and very nice recordings there.
Twisting By The Pool
Submitted by 8thman on Tue, 2023-01-24 17:59
Give Repo Records a try in Philadelphia. Search the bargain bins and you may find a gem which will have you twisting by the pool.
Straits on Vinyl
Submitted by audiojohn on Wed, 2023-01-25 16:13
This would be a great addition to my collection!
If it doesn't glow, it doesn't float
Submitted by CDD on Wed, 2023-01-25 20:35
The album art looks cool and glows brightly, should float my boat.
dIRE Need!
Submitted by packgolf on Thu, 2023-01-26 06:10
Show me the Luck that I dIRELY cRAVE! Vinyl forever, mp3 never!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Nice count me in
Submitted by terrybbagit on Thu, 2023-01-26 13:00
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed
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