Communiqué is the second official full-length album released by the British Pop-Rock band "Dire Straits". This album is the Made in Netherlands for France release with an embossed front cover.
The album: "DIRE STRAITS – Communiqué (France)" was produced by: Barry Beckett, Jerry Wexler
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Jack Nuber
This album was recorded at: Compass Point Studios
Mixed At – Muscle Shoals Sound Studios by Gregg Hamm
Art Direction: Alan Schmidt
Design: Hothouse
Album cover photography: Barry Schulz
Illustration: Geoff Halpin
Classic Rock, Pop-Rock
Vertigo – 6360 170
Original Custom Inner Sleeve with large photos of the "Dire Straits" band-members,
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1979 Made in Netherlands
Note: The photos on this page are taken from albums in my personal collection. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).
Four portrait photos of the DIre Straits band-members
Large full-page group photo of the Dire Straits band
Four photos of the DIre Straits band-members
"Communiqué" Record Label Details: Black Colour with Fender Stratocaster Logo VERTIGO 6360 170, Made in France ℗ 1979 Phonogram Limited London Sound Copyright
This is the Vinyl Records discography of "Dire Straits" international album releases, it is ordered by name of the album. Between the parenthesis is the name of the country in which the album was released.
Dire Straits a British rock band that formed in London in 1977. The band was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Knopfler, his brother David Knopfler on rhythm guitar, John Illsley on bass, and Pick Withers on drums. Over the course of their career, Dire Straits became one of the most successful and influential bands of the 1980s.
Dire Straits' music was known for its distinctive sound, which blended rock, pop, and blues. Mark Knopfler's guitar playing was a key part of this sound, as he often used a fingerpicking technique that gave his playing a unique tone. The band's lyrics were also notable for their vivid storytelling and evocative imagery.
Dire Straits' self-titled debut album was released in 1978 and featured the hit single "Sultans of Swing." The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching the top ten in both the UK and the US. The album itself was also well-received and established the band as a rising star in the music industry.
Over the next few years, Dire Straits continued to release successful albums and singles. Their 1980 album "Making Movies" included the hit songs "Romeo and Juliet" and "Tunnel of Love," while their 1982 album "Love Over Gold" included the epic track "Telegraph Road." The band's 1985 album "Brothers in Arms" was perhaps their biggest commercial success, featuring hit singles like "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life." The album's title track also became an anthem of sorts, with its memorable guitar riff and lyrics about the futility of war.
Despite their success, Dire Straits was known for their relatively low-key approach to stardom. The band rarely appeared in music videos or gave interviews, and Mark Knopfler often shunned the limelight. Instead, the band focused on their music, crafting thoughtful and well-crafted songs that appealed to a wide range of listeners.
After the release of "On Every Street" in 1991, Dire Straits went on hiatus. Mark Knopfler continued to release solo albums, but the band never officially reunited. However, their legacy has endured, with many of their songs remaining popular and influential to this day.