Dire Straits (self-titled) vinyl value
Dire Straits — Dire Straits (self-titled): pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Warner | R1 3266 | US | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram | $35–$50 |
15 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Vertigo | STAR 5050 | South Africa | — |
| 1984 Vertigo | 800 051-1 | Europe | Reissue |
| 1989 Vertigo | 800 051-1 | Spain | Reissue |
| 1991 Vertigo | 800 051-1 | Spain | Reissue |
| 1999 Simply Vinyl | SVLP 092 | UK | Limited Edition, Reissue, 180g |
| 2009 Warner Bros. | 47769-1 | US | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram |
| 2012 Mercury | UIJY-75003 | Japan | Reissue |
| 2014 Mercury | 3752902 | Australasia | Reissue |
| 2014 Vertigo | 3752902 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram |
| 2014 Vertigo | 3752902 | Europe | Misprint, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 Vertigo | 3752902 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram |
| 2019 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | MFSL 2-466 | US | Numbered, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 Vertigo | 3752902 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram |
| 2024 Mercury | 3752902 | Europe | Reissue, 180g |
| Undated Mercury | 3752902 | Europe | Reissue, 180g |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
19 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1978 South Africa pressing it reads “6310 035 (A)” on side one and “6310 035 (B)” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1978 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of Dire Straits (self-titled) is worth the most?
The 1978 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1999 “Limited Edition, Reissue, 180g” and the 2014 “Misprint, Reissue, Remastered”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1978 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1978 South Africa pressing the runout reads “6310 035 (A)”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Dire Straits (self-titled) worth today?
Sellers typically ask $35 to $50 for the later pressings we have quotes on; for the 2021 R1 3266 the median ask is $45 over 5 listings (eBay, Sep 21, 2026). The 1978 pressings have no quoted range right now. Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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