Dire Straits - Communique (Vinyl LP | YU Repress | 1979)

Dire Straits – Communiqué is the band's second studio album, released in 1979. Produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett, it refines the band's trademark sound with a warmer, more laid-back feel. Highlights include “Once Upon A Time In The West”, “Lady Writer” and “Where Do You Think You're Going?”.

On offer is the Yugoslavian repress from 1979 on PGP RTB / Philips / Vertigo (LP 5964 / 6360 170).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: PGP RTB – LP 5964 / Philips – 6360 170 / Vertigo – 6360 170
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: YU Repress
• Country: Yugoslavia
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock – more in Blues Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (some corner / shelf wear)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to the listing this is a Yugoslavian repress from 1979 on PGP RTB.

Which songs are the best known?
Above all “Lady Writer”, “Once Upon A Time In The West” and “Where Do You Think You're Going?”.

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 Blues Rock collection.