Dire Straits – Communiqué (US Pressing)

79,99

Rare US 1979 Pressing with Marbled background and Embossed Letter.

Rushed out less than nine months after the surprise success of Dire Straits’ self-titled debut album, the group’s sophomore effort, Communiqué, seemed little more than a carbon copy of its predecessor with less compelling material. Mark Knopfler and co. had established a sound (derived largely from J.J. Cale) of laid-back shuffles and intricate, bluesy guitar playing, and Communiqué provided more examples of it. But there was no track as focused as “Sultans of Swing,” even if “Lady Writer” (a lesser singles chart entry on both sides of the Atlantic) nearly duplicated its sound. As a result, Communiqué sold immediately to Dire Straits’ established audience, but no more, and it did not fare as well critically as its predecessor or its follow-up.

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Warner Bros. Records ‎– HS 3330 Stereo Vinyl LP US 1979 Pressing

Side 1.

1. Once Upon A Time In The West 5:22
2. News 4:11
3. Where Do You Think You’re Going? 3:50
4. Communiqué 5:49

Side 2.

1. Lady Writer 3:43
2. Angel Of Mercy 4:32
3. Portobello Belle 4:29
4. Single-Handed Sailor 4:41
5. Follow Me Home 5:47

Credits:

Art Direction – Alan Schmidt
Bass, Vocals – John Illsley
Design – Hothouse
Drums – Pick Withers
Effects [Sound Effects Provided By] – Clack Inc. Sound Studios
Engineer – Jack Nuber
Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Gregg Hamm
Illustration [Cover Illustration] – Geoff Halpin
Keyboards – B. Bear
Mastered By – Bobby Hata
Mastered By [Mastering Supervision] – Paul Wexler
Photography By – Adrian Boot, Charlot Wissing, Peter Brill
Photography By [Back Cover Portrait Photos] – Barry Schulz
Photography By [Inner Sleeve Band] – Govert De Roos
Producer – Barry Beckett, Jerry Wexler
Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – David Knopfler
Songwriter – Mark Knopfler
Tape Op – Thelbert Rigby
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Mark Knopfler

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Weight 0,5 kg
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