Money for nothing best of in 2 LP format

[JF]

Regarding Sultans, I didn't played it myself as I don't have the vinyl yet, but someone said in the LP there is the normal studio version, and in the digital platforms there is the single version.

If this is true, this is so rare...

Yes I confirm it's the album version on the vinyl

[JF]

But how does it works correctly, such a record-production process ?? Which persones were responsible for that compilation  in the past and today ? MK himself, the record-company, the management

I remember a Mark's interview back in 1988 : he said he was very involved in the MFN comp, meaning mixing, etc...
 I think he didn't like his voice on the twisting by the pool original version, so he decided to remix it for example. same for Portobello Belle where he did some vocal edits. and on TR, he burried some Hal's parts in the mix, because he was a little bit out of tune (during the slow part).

so, Mark was very concerned by the original 1988 MFN Comp...
... but obviously not for this reedition 

[JF]

I honestly believe MK doesn’t give a damn about DS anymore. He went from complete control freak to completely uninterested.

OK I can understand why he is no more interested in DS back catalogue

But PLEASE why doesn't he let John and Guy take the business and release some stuff that will make money for sure, and that will please the fans.
He doesn't give a damn about it, but he still wants to have the final words about it...

[Jules]

Regarding Sultans, I didn't played it myself as I don't have the vinyl yet, but someone said in the LP there is the normal studio version, and in the digital platforms there is the single version.

If this is true, this is so rare...

Yes I confirm it's the album version on the vinyl

And what about Twisting, is the 83 or 88 version on the LP?

[Jules]

I honestly believe MK doesn’t give a damn about DS anymore. He went from complete control freak to completely uninterested.

OK I can understand why he is no more interested in DS back catalogue

But PLEASE why doesn't he let John and Guy take the business and release some stuff that will make money for sure, and that will please the fans.
He doesn't give a damn about it, but he still wants to have the final words about it...

Maybe that's happening and we don't know. Guy says there are projects eating their time that he can't say ..

[Robson]

Fact, the ending of Telegraph Road is very strange I think the bass line can be heard more.

[JF]

Fact, the ending of Telegraph Road is very strange I think the bass line can be heard more.

yes indeed. simply because it's another mix than the final one that ended on the album

[JF]

Regarding Sultans, I didn't played it myself as I don't have the vinyl yet, but someone said in the LP there is the normal studio version, and in the digital platforms there is the single version.

If this is true, this is so rare...

Yes I confirm it's the album version on the vinyl

And what about Twisting, is the 83 or 88 version on the LP?

it's the 83 mix on the LP

[Jules]

Regarding Sultans, I didn't played it myself as I don't have the vinyl yet, but someone said in the LP there is the normal studio version, and in the digital platforms there is the single version.

If this is true, this is so rare...

Yes I confirm it's the album version on the vinyl

And what about Twisting, is the 83 or 88 version on the LP?

it's the 83 mix on the LP

Thank you!

So, the only difference between the LP and the streaming is Sultans...

[Robson]

A beautiful difference:)

[onceupon84]

There is no correction on Money For Nothing 2022 edition?
It's easy to change songs names, add "single edition", or "acetate version", etc...
No changes on streamable material?
No new vinyl edition with corrected info?

[dustyvalentino]

There is no correction on Money For Nothing 2022 edition?
It's easy to change songs names, add "single edition", or "acetate version", etc...
No changes on streamable material?
No new vinyl edition with corrected info?

I guess it would cost money to fix, and they can't be bothered.

[hunter]

This Sultans version sounds unfinished. Like a demo. Don't like it at all.


I haven't listened to the whole album yet. Will do later tonight.

[hunter]

I haven't bothered comparing TR with other versions, but any studio version feels so flat and lifeless, and I never understood why Mark's vocals are placed so far back in the mix.


I have only streamed the album via Tidal (in CD quality), but I don't any reason to buy this in physical format. Again, what a strange choice by the label to re-release this.

[the visitor]

I've bought the original edition on CD secondhand for 3 quid Inc postage.  My Dad had the cassette which got chewed up and have some fond memories of TR and other tunes.  Maybe I'll get the new vinyl if it turns up very cheap.

Anyway, interesting comparison here of the dynamic details of each edition:

https://magicvinyldigital.net/2022/06/18/dire-straits-money-for-nothing-review-lp-cd-qobuz-1988-remastered-2022/