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Dire Straits – Love Over Gold
1982 · UK · Vertigo · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 6, 2026
- MMint
- $52.86
- NMNear Mint
- $47.30
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $36.17
- VGVery Good
- $25.04
- G+Good Plus
- $13.91
- GGood
- $8.35
- FFair
- $5.56
- PPoor
- $2.78
167 copies listed on Discogs from $1.59.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- 6359 109.163 5 91 09 A // 3 ▽ 1 3 0 6359109 - A MASTERDISK RL6 3 5 9 1 0 9 A // 2 ▽ 1 3 0 1 13 . 1 6359109 - A - UK - 1 MASTERDISK HW
- Runout — side B
- 6359 109.263 5 91 09 B // 2 ▽ 1 3 0 7 2 6359109 - B-UK MASTERDISK HW6 3 5 9 1 0 9 B // 3 ▽ ***** 1 3 0 1 1 6359109 - B MASTERDISK RL
- Recorded By
- Phonogram Ltd. (London)
- Pressed By
- PRS Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Masterdisk
- Mastered At
- Masterdisk
Specifications
- Artist
- Dire Straits
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Classic Rock
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Vertigo
- Catalog number
- 6359 109
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Telegraph Road14:20
- A2Private Investigations7:00
- B1Industrial Disease5:50
- B2Love Over Gold6:15
- B3It Never Rains7:55
- Producer
- Mark Knopfler
- Mastered By
- Bob Ludwig
- Engineer
- Neil Dorfsman
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Barry Bongiovi
- Composed By
- Mark Knopfler
- Design [Sleeve Design]
- Michael Rowe
About this record
Catalogue 6359 109 on Vertigo marks the UK pressing of Love Over Gold, and the dead-wax matrix stamps reveal PRS Ltd. as the pressing plant—a detail that separates this from later reissues. The runout codes 6359 109.1 and 6359 109.2 carry the plant identifier MASTERDISK RL or MASTERDISK HW, each stamped (not printed), which collectors use to confirm authenticity.
Demand sits at 2174 want against 25336 have in the community, yet 174 copies remain for sale, suggesting steady availability despite the 1982 vintage.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of this UK Vertigo pressing commands 52.16 USD, while NM drops to 46.67 USD—a 5.49 USD spread that reflects the sensitivity of early-1980s pressings to storage and handling. VG+ sits at 35.69 USD, VG at 24.71 USD, and G+ at 13.73 USD, illustrating how condition fractures value across the collectible range.
The lowest asking price across 174 active listings is 1.79 USD, indicating that worn copies trade far below guide estimates. Against the community's 25336 owners and 2174 seekers, this 1982 release remains accessible; the original UK Vertigo pressing on PRS Ltd. holds its value better than later reissues because the matrix codes 6359 109.1 and 6359 109.2 with MASTERDISK stamps are harder to replicate than generic pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Vertigo label, catalogue 6359 109, and the five-track stereo LP format. The dead-wax runout on side A reads 63 5 91 09 A // 3 ▽ 1 3 0 6359109 - A MASTERDISK RL, and side B reads 63 5 91 09 B // 2 ▽ 1 3 0 7 2 6359109 - B-UK MASTERDISK HW—both stamped, not printed.
The equilateral triangle ▽ (not isosceles ∇) and the uppercase MASTERDISK text are definitive markers of PRS Ltd. pressing. The label carries the copyright notice Ⓟ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London).
Grade by the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint (52.16 USD) shows no marks; NM (46.67 USD) has hairline marks only; VG+ (35.69 USD) shows light surface noise; VG (24.71 USD) has moderate noise and light scratches. The glossy inner sleeve with lyrics and credits should be intact and unfolded to support a higher grade.
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Release notes
Glossy inner sleeve with lyrics and general credits. Labels - Ⓟ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Runouts: - All stamped except for second Cat# & HW/RL; - MASTERDISK is always in upper case; - Equilateral triangle ▽ is always present NOT isosceles ∇; - HW/RL letters at the end of the runouts are often small caps but caps nonetheless.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I verify this is the original 1982 UK pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout stamps on both sides. Side A must read 63 5 91 09 A // 3 ▽ 1 3 0 6359109 - A MASTERDISK RL and side B must read 63 5 91 09 B // 2 ▽ 1 3 0 7 2 6359109 - B-UK MASTERDISK HW. The equilateral triangle ▽ and uppercase MASTERDISK text confirm PRS Ltd. pressing from 1982. The catalogue number 6359 109 on the Vertigo label and the copyright Ⓟ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London) on the label are also required.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how reliable is that estimate?
A VG+ copy is valued at 35.69 USD according to the price guide. This estimate is based on 1711 community ratings with an average score of 4.27, so it reflects broad collector consensus. However, 174 copies are currently for sale, and the lowest asking price is 1.79 USD, meaning actual market prices vary widely depending on seller and urgency.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
Mint is priced at 52.16 USD and VG at 24.71 USD. The gap reflects how surface noise and light scratches visible under play degrade value on this 1982 pressing. NM (46.67 USD) and VG+ (35.69 USD) occupy the middle ground, so buyers seeking the best sound-to-price ratio often target VG+ copies.
Why does the dead-wax matrix include both RL and HW codes?
Side A is stamped with MASTERDISK RL and side B with MASTERDISK HW. These are mastering-plant identifiers from the 1982 pressing at PRS Ltd. The RL and HW letters (often in small caps but always capitals) indicate different mastering engineers or cutting sessions, a common practice for stereo LPs to ensure quality control across both sides.
Is the glossy inner sleeve important to the grade and value?
Yes. The release notes specify a glossy inner sleeve with lyrics and general credits. An unfolded, unmarked sleeve supports a higher grade; a creased, stained, or missing sleeve typically lowers the overall condition assessment. For a Mint-graded copy at 52.16 USD, the sleeve must be pristine and unfolded.