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Brothers In Arms - First Ever CD Single

DIRE STRAITS Brothers In Arms (A true milestone in music history - this rare 1985 CD single marks the world's first-ever commercial CD single release, and remains one of the most sought-after early digital format collectibles. Released by Philips and pressed in West Germany for the UK market, this special edition includes four tracks, presented in a standard jewel case with album-style artwork. Notably limited in quantity - with speculation pointing to only 200 to 400 copies ever produced - this pressing is a genuine artefact of both Dire Straits' legacy and digital audio history. This first variant has the blue triangle motif printed on the front cover stating PHILIPS COMPACT DISC PRESENTS dIRE sTRAITS Live in 85. A second variant states Live in 86. The disc and cover artwork inserts remain in near mint condition!)

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Product Availability Currently Unavailable - You can request the next copy of this item
Release Year 1985 - 40 years ago
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format CD single (CD5 / 5")
Record Label Vertigo
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Product Catalogue No 884285-2
Music Genre Rock
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Tracklisting & More Information

Tracklisting:
1. Brothers In Arms - Short Version
2. Brothers In Arms - Full Length Version
3. Going Home - Live (Theme from Local Hero)
4. Why Worry - Instrumental Segment

Key Details:
· The first CD single ever released commercially
· Issued in the UK by Philips in 1985
· Pressed in West Germany by Polygram
· Back insert reads: “Printed in West Germany / Imprimé en Allemagne / Made in West Germany”
· Includes both short and full versions of Brothers In Arms
· Limited edition: estimates suggest only 200-400 copies exist
· Housed in jewel case with album-style artwork

A rare piece of music and format history - essential for any serious Dire Straits or digital audio collector.


5" CD SINGLE  
Recording Artist Dire Straits
Product Title Brothers In Arms - First Ever CD Single
Product Information Dire Straits Brothers In Arms - First Ever CD Single UK CD single (CD5 / 5") Promo.
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info Promo - A promotional copy of this item that was issued before it was available for general sale.
Deleted - A deleted or out-of-print item is one that is no longer manufactured. However, we stock thousands of out-of-print formats and we specialise in tracking down out-of-print, deleted and hard-to-find releases.
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Product Barcode 042288428527
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