Dire Straits - Communiqué (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Dire Straits – Communiqué is the band's second album, released in 1979. Mark Knopfler refines the understated, clean guitar sound of the debut, paired with his relaxed storytelling songs. Try “Once Upon A Time In The West”, “Lady Writer” and “Portobello Belle”.

On offer is the 1979 German original pressing on Vertigo (6360 170) with original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 6360 170
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock – more in Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Once Upon A Time In The West (5:24)
2. News (4:13)
3. Where Do You Think You're Going? (3:50)
4. Communiqué (5:50)

Side B

1. Lady Writer (3:44)
2. Angel Of Mercy (4:35)
3. Portobello Belle (4:31)
4. Single-Handed Sailor (4:40)
5. Follow Me Home (5:53)

Personnel

John Illsley (Bass, Vocals), Pick Withers (Drums), Jack Nuber (Engineer), Gregg Hamm (Mixed By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 German original pressing on Vertigo with original inner sleeve.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Once Upon A Time In The West”, “News”, “Lady Writer”, “Portobello Belle” and “Follow Me Home”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.