Dire Straits — 1978

A laid-back debut of bar-band cool, home to 'Sultans of Swing'. Tuneful and acclaimed. A strong start. First in our ranking of Dire Straits's work, and the natural place to start.

On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.

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