Dire Straits Alchemy Live west Germany Gatefold Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

 

DIRE STRAITS  Alchemy Live west Germany Gatefold Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

Description / Collector's info: :  Gatefold (FOC) album cover design.  

Music Genre:

 
80s Pop Rock 

Album Production information:

Produced by Mark Knopfler.

Recorded by Mick mcKenna, Rolling Stones Mobile July 1983.

Mixed at Air Studios London November 1983.

Engineer: Nigel Walker, Jeremy Allom. Artwork by Brett Whiteley. Photos: Pennie Smith  

Record Label & Catalognr:

Red/Orange Vertigo 818 244 (818244)  

Media Format:

 
12" Double LP  

Year & Country:

 
1984 Made in West Germany  
Band Members and Musicians on: Dire Straits - Alchemy Live
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
Track Listing of: Dire Straits - Alchemy Live
 

The Song/tracks on "Dire Straits - Alchemy Live" are:

    Side One:
  1. Once upon a time in the West
  2. Romeo and Juliet
    Side Two:
  1. Expresso Love
  2. Private Investigations
  3. Sultans of Swing
    Side Three:
  1. Two Young Lovers
  2. Tunnel of Love
    Side Four:
  1. Telegraph Road
  2. Solid Rock
  3. Going Home - Theme from "Local Hero"
  

 

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DIRE STRAITS  Alchemy Live west Germany Gatefold Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

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"Alchemy Live" Record Label Details: Orange Colour Vertigo 818 244-1 ℗ 1984 Phonogram Ltd Sound Copyright

"Alchemy Live" Record Label Details: Orange Colour Vertigo 818 244-1 ℗ 1984 Phonogram Ltd Sound Copyright
 

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DIRE STRAITS - Alchemy Live (Three European Versions) 12" Vinyl LP
DIRE STRAITS - Alchemy Live (Three European Versions)  album front cover vinyl record

"Alchemy: Dire Straits Live" perfectly encapsulates the energy and musical virtuosity of a Dire Straits concert. The album was recorded during their 1983-1984 "Love Over Gold" tour

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DIRE STRAITS - Brothers in Arms (Two Versions) 12" Vinyl LP
DIRE STRAITS - Brothers in Arms (Two Versions) album front cover vinyl record

'Brothers in Arms' on 12" Vinyl LP is a sonic masterpiece produced by Mark Knopfler and Neil Dorfsman. This iconic album showcases the band's musical prowess and includes hits like 'Money for Nothing'.

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DIRE STRAITS - Communiqué (Three Versions) 12" Vinyl LP
DIRE STRAITS - Communiqué (Three Different Versions) album front cover vinyl record

"Communiqué" is listed in three versions: European, German, and a rare Club Edition, each offering a unique experience on 12" vinyl LP.

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DIRE STRAITS - Self-Titled Debut Album (4 Versions) 12" Vinyl LP
DIRE STRAITS - Self-Titled Debut Album (4 Different Versions) album front cover vinyl record

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Vertigo 609 230   , 1979 , Germany

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DIRE STRAITS - Live Promo Warner Bros (1979, Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
DIRE STRAITS - Live Promo Warner Bros (1979, Germany)  album front cover vinyl record

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The rare promotional 12" Vinyl LP album, "Dire Straits - Live Promo - Warner Bros Music Show", offers a unique glimpse into the band's live performances.

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DIRE STRAITS - Making Movies (German , Holland and USA Releases) 12" Vinyl LP
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Vertigo INT 836 419 , 1988 , UK

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DIRE STRAITS - Telegraph Road Promo (1982, France) 12" Vinyl EP
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Vertigo 6863 201 , 1982 , France

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DIRE STRAITS - Twisting By the Pool ExtendedancEPlay ( French and Netherlands Releases ) 12" Vinyl LP
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