Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt LP 1989 US 1st Press Masterdisk DMM NM/NM

LATE-80s POP-ROCK MASTERPIECE: Paul McCartney – Flowers in the Dirt (Original June 1989 US First Pressing — Masterdisk DMM / Specialty Records Pressing)

Elevate your classic rock library with this authentic, Day-One June 6, 1989 US first pressing of Paul McCartney’s critically acclaimed comeback triumph, Flowers in the Dirt (Capitol Records / MPL – C1-91653).

Hailed as a massive artistic return to form, the album is driven by McCartney's iconic songwriting partnership with Elvis Costello (yielding standout hits like "My Brave Face" and "You Want Her Too"), reviving Wings-era melodic energy with modern late-80s studio sophistication.

Manufactured at the Specialty Records Corporation in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, this release features premier -Z1 first-generation cuts mastered with audiophile Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) at Masterdisk Studios in New York City. Because the music industry was rapidly transitioning to the CD format in 1989, original vinyl print runs were drastically reduced, making high-grade copies of this Masterdisk DMM cut exceptionally scarce and prized among collectors.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Paul McCartney

• Title: Flowers in the Dirt

• Label & Catalog Number: Capitol Records / MPL – C1-91653 (US Original First Pressing)

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: June 6, 1989

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Pop Rock

• Key Collaborator: Elvis Costello (Co-writer / Vocals)

• Pressing Plant: Specialty Records Corporation (SRC), Olyphant, Pennsylvania

• Mastering Studio: Masterdisk Studios, New York City (Machine-stamped MASTERDISK DMM)

• Cutting Technology: Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) with premier -Z1 first-generation cuts

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): C1-1-91653-Z1 DMM 1-1 MASTERDISK DMM

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): C1-2-91653-Z1 DMM 1-3 MASTERDISK DMM

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl retains brilliant, like-new factory gloss and plays with exceptionally quiet backgrounds. Masterdisk's DMM copper cut handles the dense synthesizers, crisp drum tracks, and punchy basslines with pristine high-frequency definition and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The original outer jacket is crisp, rigid, and immaculate. Features vibrant colors, razor-sharp corners, strong seams, and flawless spine readability with no signs of wear or creasing.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Original 1989 vinyl pressings sit at the rare intersection of late-era production scarcity and cutting-edge analog engineering. By cutting the audio directly into copper using Direct Metal Mastering, Masterdisk eliminated surface noise and pre-echo while preserving wide dynamic headroom for McCartney's layered arrangements. Preserved in pristine Near Mint condition inside and out, this 1989 US first pressing is an essential centerpiece for audiophiles and Beatles/McCartney completionists.

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Add this premier 1989 US Masterdisk DMM pressing of Paul McCartney's Flowers in the Dirt to your turntable rotation today!