Dire Straits – Communiqué (Vinyl LP | Germany | 1979)

Dire Straits – Communiqué is the second studio album by Dire Straits, released on June 5, 1979 on Vertigo (cat. no. 6360 170), just eight months after their debut. It was recorded from November 28 to December 12, 1978 at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and mixed in January 1979 at Muscle Shoals Sound in Alabama; producers were Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett. In Germany the album entered the chart at No. 1, and it reached No. 5 in the UK. It is the last album by the original lineup with David Knopfler. This copy is the 1979 German Vertigo LP with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo 6360 170
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S CM4).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Once Upon A Time In The West (Mark Knopfler)
2. News (Mark Knopfler)
3. Where Do You Think You're Going? (Mark Knopfler)
4. Communiqué (Mark Knopfler)

Side B

1. Lady Writer (Mark Knopfler)
2. Angel Of Mercy (Mark Knopfler)
3. Portobello Belle (Mark Knopfler)
4. Single-Handed Sailor (Mark Knopfler)
5. Follow Me Home (Mark Knopfler)

Personnel

Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, lead and rhythm guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John Illsley (bass, backing vocals), Pick Withers (drums). Keyboards: Barry Beckett (as "B. Bear"). Produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German Vertigo pressing from the 1979 release year with catalogue number 6360 170 and original inner sleeve. We do not guarantee that it is the very first run.

Who is "B. Bear" on keyboards?
The name stands for co-producer Barry Beckett, keyboard player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. For the sleeve, VG+ stands for light wear, here with additional shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Dire Straits records?
Yes, for example the debut Dire Straits – Dire Straits, another copy of Dire Straits – Communiqué or Dire Straits – Love Over Gold. More titles are in our Rock collection.