Comments on Dire Straits Re-mastered LPs?

I bought the re-issue of Dire Straights first LP done by Bernie and pressed in Germany. I,m very pleased with this re-issue. It,s done quite well and was a treat to own again. My Favorite Dire Staights LP with Brothers in Arms a close second. In Jan. 1979 myself and 3 buddies fed up with our jobs and the cold canadian winter quit our jobs and drove to Padre Island Texas. We stayed for six months and this Dire Staights LP (on cassette for the car) got a lot of play and brings back alot of really good times! That was when Padre was mostly beach and dunes not the place its become now. Cheers !

I also agree that these new reissues are very fine indeed. I have the Japanese pressings too, they are quite nice.

Thanks Guys! I was wondering how they would be. It is sounding like they are worth the price.

I bought the first album since I didn't have a audiophile pressing of this title. I loved it so much I just received Commuique' (their best release in my opinion) and haven't played it yet but I will be getting Love Over Gold as well.
Haven't decided on Making Movies yet, that wasn't one of my fav's. But I think these are a great value and I hope they do more from other artists.

Theo- I think you're right that snagging Communique and Love Over Gold are the best bets. I for one loved Making Movies, but the mix was muddy and nowhere near the standard of the aforementioned masterpieces- in my opinion.

All Dire Straits LP's are digitally mastered. They sounded quite good and are cheap. What's the reason to go for the Reissues?

Syntax,

You might want to check your facts - the first three or four are most certainly analog through and through. I can't speak to the quality of the most recent reissues.

Hi,
that is interesting. Thank you. My interest for Dire Straits started in the mid 90's and I think I got their remastered ones then from that time.
When I remember right (it is long ago) they promoted their records mastered digital...

Both Dire Straits and Communique recent vinyl releases are all analog and outstanding. Quiet pressings, very dynamic sound, deep extended bass. The jackets could be thicker, but could not ask for better mastering. Highly recommended. Looking forward to Making Movies and especially Love Over Gold