Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (2LP)
COMPILATION
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Mark Knopfler – vocals, guitars [see more vinyl featuring Mark Knopfler]
Alan Clark – keyboards
Guy Fletcher – keyboards
John Illsley – bass
Sting – vocals on "Money for Nothing" [click here to see more vinyl featuring Sting]
And Barry Beckett, David Knopfler, Hal Lindes, Jimmy Maelen, Joop de Korte, Mel Collins, Michael Brecker, Mike Mainieri, Omar Hakim, Pick Withers, Randy Brecker, Roy Bittan, Sting, Terry Williams, Tommy Mandel
Written by Mark Knopfler (all tracks), Sting (D2)
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Rhino
Original Label : Vertigo
Recorded 1978–1985
Remastered by Bob Ludwig & Cut by Bernie Grundman
Originally released in October 1988
Reissued in March 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Sultans Of Swing
- Down To The Waterline
- Portobello Belle – Live (Alternative Version)
Side B:
- Twisting By The Pool (Remix)
- Tunnel Of Love
- Romeo Aand Juliet
Side C:
- Where Do You Think You're Going?
- Walk Of Life
- Private Investigations
Side D:
- Telegraph Road – Live (Remix)
- Money For Nothing
- Brothers In Arms
Reviews :
“Released in late 1988, as everyone was waiting for the follow-up for Brothers in Arms, the 12-track Money for Nothing does an adequate job of summarizing hits and highlights from Dire Straits. Since the group only released one studio album after this compilation, and that really didn't produce any blockbusters, Money for Nothing winds up being a pretty good career summary. Far from perfect, though: too many album rock hits, such as "Expresso Love" and "Skateaway," are missing, plus there're two live cuts and the new cut "Where Do You Think You're Going?" doesn't go anywhere. Discounting these, the remainder of the compilation does hit many of the big songs, relying heavily on Brothers in Arms. Sultans of Swing, the post-On Every Street collection, is a better overview, yet this still has enough of the best-known tracks to satisfy the majority of casual fans.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.31 / 5