Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms (Mobile Fidelity, Numbered, 45 RPM, 2LP)

Blockbuster Brothers in Arms Helped Define 1980s, Catapulted Dire Straits to Arena Status: Ranked #351 on Rolling Stone's List of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The Ultimate Version of the Audiophile Standard, Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Captures Nuances, Textures, and Finite Information Digital clone of Sony 1630 U-Matic digital master There are hit records. And then there are blockbusters. One of the world's best-selling records, a winner of two Grammy Awards, an era-defining reference statement, an MTV favorite, and a set that catapulted an already-acclaimed band to arena status, Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms is the kind of epic spectacular that comes around only once or twice a decade. Surpassed only in fame and visibility during the period by Michael Jackson's Thriller, the 1985 album remains idiosyncratic for its covetable combination of adventurous songwriting, precision-based performances, and reference-caliber fidelity. Mas