Dire StraitsBrothers In Arms

Label:

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2099

Series:

Ultradisc UHR

Format:

SACD , Hybrid, Stereo, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Blues Rock

Tracklist

1 So Far Away 5:13
2 Money For Nothing 8:26
3 Walk Of Life 4:13
4 Your Latest Trick 6:34
5 Why Worry 8:30
6 Ride Across The River 6:58
7 The Man's Too Strong 4:40
8 One World 3:41
9 Brothers In Arms 7:01

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
  • Manufactured ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Licensed FromWarner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Recorded AtAIR Studios, Montserrat
  • Mixed AtPower Station
  • Published ByChariscourt Ltd.
  • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Mastered AtMobile Fidelity Sound Lab
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC – A0102146589-A911
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC – A0102146589-B911

Credits

  • BassJohn Illsley
  • Design [For MFSL]John A. Beck
  • Design [Sleeve Design]Sutton Cooper
  • DrumsTerry Williams (3)
  • Engineer [Assisted By At Air Montserrat]Steve Jackson (2)
  • Engineer [Assisted By At Power Station]David Greenberg*
  • Engineer [Engineered By]Neil Dorfsman
  • Guitar [Guitars]Mark Knopfler
  • KeyboardsGuy Fletcher
  • Mastered ByShawn R. Britton
  • MusicianTony Levin
  • PaintingThomas Steyer
  • Photography ByDeborah Feingold
  • Producer [Produced By]Neil Dorfsman
  • Songwriter [Songs Written By]Mark Knopfler (tracks: 1, 3 to 9)
  • VocalsMark Knopfler
  • Written-BySting (tracks: 2)

Notes

Cardboard replica mini LP gatefold jacket.
12-page lyric booklet.

Our special thanks to the following for helping to make the record:
Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Malcolm Duncan, Neil Jason, Tony Levin, Jimmy Maelen, Mike Mainieri, Dave Plews, Jack Sonni, Sting.

Sting appears courtesy of A&M Records.

℗ 1985 & 2013 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Produced under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Company, A Warner Music Group Company.
© 2013 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.

Publishers:
1 to 9 Chariscourt Ltd. / Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
2 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

Track durations are not printed on the release

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 821797209960
  • Barcode (Text): 8 21797 20996 0
  • Matrix / Runout (SACD layer): Sony DADC A0102146589-A911 18 A01
  • Mastering SID Code (SACD layer): IFPI L558
  • Matrix / Runout (CD layer): Sony DADC A0102146589-B911 18 00A
  • Mastering SID Code (CD layer): IFPI L558
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 94B1

Other Versions (5 of 530)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Brothers In Arms (LP, Album, Stereo, PRS Hannover Pressing) Vertigo 824 499-1, 824 499-1 Q 1985
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Brothers In Arms (LP, Album, Stereo) Vertigo VERH 25 UK 1985
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Brothers In Arms (Cassette, Album, Paper Labels) Vertigo VERHC 25 UK 1985
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Brothers In Arms (Cassette, Album) Balet 824499-4 Turkey 1985
Brothers In Arms (LP, Album) Vertigo 824 499-1 Australasia 1985

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Reviews

  • nolimitphil's avatar
    nolimitphil
    Edited one year ago
    According to mofi.com, this album was "Mastered from the original master tapes". However, as I understand it, this album was recorded with a Sony 24-track digital tape machine (DDD) which records in 16-bit / 44.1 kHz. Does this mean these digital multi-tracks were mixed to an analog master, and then MoFi converted that "analog" master to DSD? Seems odd.

    Granted, I guess an analog master downmixed from multiple 16/44.1 digital tracks is better than a 16/44.1 digital master. Am I missing the point? Is this SACD still worthy of the price tag?
    • thexfile's avatar
      thexfile
      This is probably the better sounding version. The original CD release was much louder.
      • FlatWaxAU's avatar
        FlatWaxAU
        I own both the 45rpm vinyl and the SACD. This is my first SACD purchase which I am using with a Marantz SACD10. It isn’t my intention to buy into the vinyl vs SACD war, but straight up, the vinyl obliterates the SACD. There is virtually no kick drum to be found anywhere on this disc. Yes the mids / highs match the vinyl, but the bottom-end is completely missing in action. Very very disappointed.
        • Figit090's avatar
          Figit090
          Edited 4 years ago
          Initial impressions after first listen:

          Immediately I was impressed with how smooth this mastering is. I can turn it up loud and the highs don't fatigue. The mids have good detail and the bass doesn't distort or feel uncontrolled. This album is a few cuts above almost all other CDs I have, Dire Straits included. Mofi brought out subtle details that weren't something I noticed before, and playing Money For Nothing revealed the kick drum is cleaner and the highhat sounds like it should instead of hissy and sharp. The master is awesome!

          Listening to the standard layer with a CAL Delta Transit, through a Sigma II tube processor, then into a NAD 1600, Yamaha MX-1 and finally through Polk SRS SDA speakers.

          Edit: changed "mix" to "master"

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