DIRE STRAITS – COMMUNIQUÉ 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Made in France for the Dutch Market

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"Communiqué" captures Dire Straits at their most effortless — cool precision, slow-burn confidence, and melodies that unfold like a long drive at dusk. The guitars speak in clean lines, the rhythm glides steady and unhurried, and Mark Knopfler’s voice sounds like it’s been carved out of midnight air. This is the Made in France for Netherlands release, instantly recognizable by its embossed front cover, a small but elegant detail collectors love. It’s an album that doesn’t demand attention — it earns it, one understated groove at a time.

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Album Description:

Released in 1979, "Communiqué" was Dire Straits’ second studio album and the follow-up to their breakout debut. It confirmed the band’s distinctive sound—an elegant mix of rock, blues, and roots influences—anchored by Mark Knopfler’s clean guitar tone and understated storytelling style.

Recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett, the album refined the spacious production and laid-back groove that would become the band’s hallmark. Songs like "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Lady Writer" blend sharp musicianship with cinematic atmosphere.

Every track feels effortlessly cohesive. The rhythm section of John Illsley and Pick Withers provides an unshakable foundation, while Knopfler’s lyrical guitar work drifts between melancholy and precision. Highlights such as "Where Do You Think You're Going?" showcase the emotional depth beneath the album’s calm surface.

"Communiqué" achieved commercial success across Europe, topping charts in Germany and France and reaching the UK Top 5. Its subtle production and mature songwriting established Dire Straits not as one-hit wonders but as craftsmen of a sound that valued nuance over flash.

This French pressing, made for the Dutch market, is easily recognized by its embossed sleeve—a small but classy touch that collectors appreciate. It reflects the album’s overall character: quiet confidence, impeccable taste, and timeless appeal.

Album Key Details: Genre, Label, Format & Release Info

Music Genre:

Classic Rock / Pop-Rock

A smooth blend of rock and melodic pop elements, Classic Rock and Pop-Rock combine tight songwriting with clean guitar tones and understated rhythms. Dire Straits’ subtle arrangements and narrative lyrics defined this refined late-1970s sound.

Label & Catalognr:

Vertigo – 6360 170

Album Packaging

Original custom inner sleeve with large photos of the Dire Straits band members.

Embossed outer sleeve. Clean typography and minimalist design.

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Weight: 230g

Year & Country:

1979 – Made in Netherlands

Production & Recording Information:

Producers:
  • Barry Beckett – Producer
    Barry Beckett was a founding member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, known for shaping the Southern soul sound of the 1970s. As a producer and session keyboardist, he worked with artists like Bob Dylan, Traffic, and Paul Simon, earning widespread respect for his warm analog production style.
  • Jerry Wexler – Producer
    Jerry Wexler was one of Atlantic Records’ most legendary producers, credited with coining the term “rhythm and blues.” His career includes producing monumental works for Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Dusty Springfield, cementing his status as a major force in modern American music.
Sound & Recording Engineers:
  • Jack Nuber – Recording Engineer
    Jack Nuber engineered several sessions at Compass Point and Muscle Shoals during the late 1970s. His work is recognized for its clarity and natural tonal balance, hallmarks of the Dire Straits early studio sound.
Recording Location:

Compass Point Studios – Nassau, Bahamas

Compass Point Studios, founded in 1977 by Chris Blackwell, the visionary owner of Island Records, stands as a pivotal and iconic institution in the realm of music production, particularly during the vibrant decades of the 1970s and 1980s. Nestled in the picturesque Bahamas, just outside Nassau, this studio emerged as a tropical oasis that not only offered a breathtaking setting but also fostered a distinctive creative atmosphere that left an indelible mark on the global music scene. The 1970s and 1980s witnessed a plethora of influential albums recorded at Compass Point Studios, spanning various genres such as rock, reggae, funk, and pop. Artists like Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Iron Maiden Talking Heads, and The Rolling Stones all left their mark on the studio, contributing to its legacy as a hub of musical innovation.
Mixing Studio & Location:

Muscle Shoals Sound Studios – Sheffield, Alabama

Mixed by Gregg Hamm, this Alabama-based studio became legendary for its rich, organic sound and laid-back working atmosphere. Artists such as Bob Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Paul Simon have all recorded or mixed albums here, drawn to its distinctive blend of Southern warmth and sonic clarity.

The influence of Muscle Shoals is clearly heard on "Communiqué": that smooth, unhurried groove, the separation between instruments, and the warm analog tone are all trademarks of the studio’s acoustics and engineering philosophy. The result is a record that sounds both intimate and expansive — refined but never sterile, perfectly matching Dire Straits’ understated storytelling style.
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Album Cover Design & Artwork:
  • Alan Schmidt – Art Direction
    Alan Schmidt’s direction emphasized minimalist composition and color harmony, aligning with Dire Straits’ understated visual style throughout the late 1970s.
  • Hothouse – Design
    Hothouse was a London-based design group known for clean, modern album layouts. Their work on "Communiqué" added to the band’s visual identity of calm sophistication.
  • Geoff Halpin – Illustration
    Geoff Halpin contributed elegant, understated illustrations for numerous rock albums of the 1970s and 1980s, often using subtle imagery to evoke mood and narrative.
Photography:
  • Barry Schulz – Album Cover Photography
    Barry Schulz’s photography captured the cool, reflective mood of the album. His use of lighting and composition mirrored the introspective tone of Dire Straits’ music during this era.

Band Members / Musicians:

Band Line-up (Part 1):
  • Mark Knopfler – Vocals, Lead Guitar
    Mark Knopfler is the founding member and creative force behind Dire Straits, celebrated for his clean fingerstyle guitar technique and storytelling lyrics. His songwriting and production work have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and lasting recognition as one of rock’s most distinctive guitarists.
  • David Knopfler – Rhythm Guitar
    David Knopfler co-founded Dire Straits with his brother Mark and played on the band’s first two albums before pursuing a solo career. His later work blended introspective songwriting with acoustic and folk influences.
Band Line-up (Part 2):
  • John Illsley – Bass
    John Illsley provided the smooth, melodic bass foundation that defined Dire Straits’ sound. Beyond the band, he achieved success as a solo artist and painter, remaining closely associated with the group’s legacy.
  • Pick Withers – Drums
    Pick Withers was an experienced session drummer who brought a jazz-influenced subtlety to Dire Straits’ early albums. His restrained and precise drumming style was key to the band’s laid-back rhythmic identity.

Complete Track-listing:

Spinning “Communiqué” feels like sitting in a half-lit room at midnight — guitars whispering stories while the world outside fades into static.

Side One
  1. Once Upon a Time in the West
    Opens like a slow sunrise — moody guitars stretching out, every note breathing cool air and confidence.
  2. News
    A soft shuffle with that trademark Knopfler phrasing — calm, precise, like a late-night headline that never makes the front page.
  3. Where Do You Think You're Going?
    Gentle and restless at once; the kind of song that makes you stare at the turntable and forget the room around you.
  4. Communiqué
    Smooth as sea air, the title track drifts between resignation and resolve — classic Dire Straits understatement.
Side Two
  1. Lady Writer
    Sharp, literate, and instantly catchy — Knopfler at his most cinematic, painting stories in rhythm and light.
  2. Angel of Mercy
    Bluesy undertones wrapped in quiet desperation; the kind of groove that sneaks up and stays in your bones.
  3. Portobello Belle
    A walk through London in soft focus — gentle rhythm, wistful melody, pure late-70s class.
  4. Single-Handed Sailor
    Sailboat pacing and lean guitars — steady, patient storytelling on open water.
  5. Follow Me Home
    Fades out like dusk over calm seas — nothing rushed, nothing forced, just pure atmosphere.

Note: Track durations are not listed on this edition. Minor pressing and mastering variations may exist between French and Dutch issues.

Collector’s Edition Details:

This French-manufactured version for the Dutch market is recognizable by its embossed front cover and Vertigo spaceship labels. The high-quality pressing and inner sleeve with full-color band photos make it a highly sought-after copy among collectors of late-70s Dire Straits releases.

Album Front Cover Photo
Front cover of Dire Straits' 1979 album 'Communiqué', France-for-Netherlands embossed edition. The design features a minimalist deep-blue background with a large envelope motif centered on the cover. The envelope depicts a painted coastal scene: a lone man walking along a serene beach under a fading dusk sky with a crescent moon visible on the left. The scene is peaceful and cinematic, blending realism and abstraction. The band's name and album title appear in simple white uppercase text above, creating a calm and balanced composition.

The front cover of Dire Straits’ “Communiqué” album radiates calm precision and understated artistry. Against a deep cobalt-blue background sits a large envelope illustration that doubles as a tranquil seascape. Within the envelope’s subtle folds, a man walks alone across the shallow surf of a pale, sunlit shore. Above him, a slender crescent moon hangs low in a sky that fades from soft gold to blue, suggesting both dusk and dawn — the in-between hours that match the album’s reflective tone.

The artwork uses clean geometry and quiet tones to evoke distance, solitude, and motion. The band’s name “DIRE STRAITS” and the title “COMMUNIQUÉ” appear in evenly spaced white lettering at the top, aligned horizontally to emphasize simplicity and balance. Designed under the art direction of Alan Schmidt with design by Hothouse, the image captures the emotional stillness of Mark Knopfler’s music — smooth, deliberate, and cinematic in its restraint.

This image shows the Made in France for Netherlands edition, notable for its embossed front cover and pristine printing quality. The photo is taken from a personal collection, with lighting adjusted to preserve the original tones of the sleeve.

Album Back Cover Photo
Back cover of Dire Straits' 1979 album 'Communiqué', France-for-Netherlands embossed edition. The design features four portrait photographs of the band members—Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers—arranged horizontally against a uniform cobalt-blue background. Each portrait is framed in white, capturing the musicians in relaxed poses with natural expressions. Below, the track listing appears in two columns in white text, along with detailed production credits including producers Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett, and engineer Jack Nuber. Logos for Vertigo and Phonogram Ltd. are printed at the bottom right, emphasizing the professional and minimalist presentation characteristic of late-1970s vinyl releases.

The back cover of Dire Straits’ “Communiqué” offers a striking contrast to its abstract front design. Instead of mystery and metaphor, it presents the human faces behind the music — four carefully composed portraits of Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers. Each band member is shown against a clean blue backdrop, evenly lit to maintain visual harmony. The arrangement is simple and symmetrical, reflecting the band’s understated aesthetic and sense of quiet confidence.

On the lower half of the sleeve, white text lists the album’s track titles in a balanced two-column layout, followed by production credits that acknowledge Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett as producers, Jack Nuber as engineer, and Gregg Hamm as mixing engineer. The credits note the recording at Compass Point Studios in Nassau and mixing at Muscle Shoals Sound in Alabama, grounding the album’s smooth sound in its legendary studio origins. At the bottom right, small Vertigo and Phonogram logos affirm the album’s authenticity.

The overall presentation is clean, minimal, and unmistakably professional — the blue background tying it visually to the front sleeve’s oceanic calm. For collectors, this back cover is not just an informational panel but a perfect visual counterpart to the album’s mood: honest, composed, and effortlessly cool.

This photograph shows the Made in France for Netherlands pressing with its signature deep-blue tone and high-quality print. Captured from a personal collection, lighting and angle were optimized to preserve the integrity of the color and typography.

First Photo of Custom Inner Sleeve
Full-page black and white photograph of Dire Straits included on the inner sleeve of the 'Communiqué' 12-inch vinyl LP, France-for-Netherlands embossed edition. The image captures all four band members—David Knopfler, Pick Withers, Mark Knopfler, and John Illsley—standing together in relaxed poses against a simple dark studio backdrop. The mood is informal yet confident: light clothing contrasts with the deep shadowed background, and soft lighting highlights their faces with natural detail. Mark Knopfler and David Knopfler wear light suits, Pick Withers is dressed casually in a denim jacket, and John Illsley stands taller in a dark suit and open shirt. The composition reflects the band’s easy chemistry and unpretentious attitude at the height of their late-1970s success.

This inner sleeve photo from Dire Straits’ “Communiqué” album presents the band in an intimate black-and-white studio portrait. All four members—David Knopfler, Pick Withers, Mark Knopfler, and John Illsley—stand shoulder to shoulder before a plain dark backdrop, illuminated by soft, even lighting that accentuates both texture and expression. Their relaxed stances and unforced smiles capture the unspoken unity that defined the group’s early years.

The photo’s simplicity contrasts with the precision of their music: there are no props, no theatrics, only the band as they were — musicians comfortable in their craft. The clothing palette, dominated by whites, creams, and greys, brings a visual balance to the composition, while the dark background adds quiet depth and intimacy. The image feels casual yet iconic, evoking the calm confidence that runs through “Communiqué.”

This photograph appears on the custom inner sleeve of the Made in France for Netherlands pressing. It exemplifies the understated style of late-1970s album photography — authentic, human, and timeless.

Second Photo of Custom Inner Sleeve
Reverse side of the inner sleeve from Dire Straits’ 1979 album 'Communiqué', France-for-Netherlands embossed edition. The design features four individual black-and-white portraits of the band members arranged in a 2x2 grid against a light gray background. Each photograph captures a distinct mood: Mark Knopfler in a sleeveless dark shirt, relaxed and smiling; John Illsley, pensive with a hand to his chin; David Knopfler, casual and thoughtful in a white shirt; and Pick Withers, looking away slightly, mid-expression. Beneath the grid, small text credits Barry Schulz for back cover photography, with design by Hothouse and art direction by Alan Schmidt. The layout balances intimacy and professionalism, reflecting the quiet aesthetic of late-1970s rock album presentation.

The reverse side of the “Communiqué” inner sleeve offers an elegant series of four monochrome portraits that humanize the album’s otherwise restrained visual style. The photographs are presented in a neat two-by-two grid, printed against a pale neutral background that contrasts the darker tones of each image. Each portrait captures a different facet of Dire Straits during their late-1970s prime — unguarded, unpretentious, and effortlessly cool.

In the upper left, Mark Knopfler appears in a dark tank top, smiling gently with his hands at ease, conveying quiet confidence. To the right, John Illsley rests his hand on his neck in a contemplative pose, his expression thoughtful. Below, David Knopfler looks off-frame, the soft light highlighting his youthful features, while Pick Withers, at bottom right, gazes sideways with a relaxed, half-playful smirk. The portraits’ candid nature contrasts the polished formality of most rock photography of the period.

Beneath the photos, small credits identify Barry Schulz as the back cover photographer, with Hothouse credited for design and Alan Schmidt for art direction, and Geoff Halpin for the original cover illustration. The entire layout reflects a sense of visual cohesion — minimalist, modern, and aligned with the calm, introspective tone of “Communiqué.”

This image shows the Made in France for Netherlands edition of the album’s inner sleeve. It was photographed directly from an original copy, with lighting optimized to reveal fine details in the grayscale print.

Close-up of Side One record’s label
Close-up photograph of Side One label from Dire Straits’ 1979 album 'Communiqué', France-for-Netherlands pressing. The label is black with crisp white print, featuring the distinctive Dire Straits Fender Stratocaster guitar logo at the top and the Vertigo swirl emblem at the bottom. Text along the rim reads 'All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting of this record prohibited.' The catalog number 6360 170 appears clearly, with 'Produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett' printed below. 'STEREO 33⅓' and the phrase 'Made in France' are displayed on the right, highlighted by the Stemra and Phonogram logos. The surface texture and subtle vinyl reflection evoke a sense of authenticity and analog craftsmanship.

This close-up of the Side One record label from Dire Straits’ “Communiqué” captures the precise, minimalistic design typical of late-1970s Vertigo pressings. The black label is printed in clean white text, dominated by the distinctive Fender Stratocaster silhouette logo at the top — a subtle nod to Mark Knopfler’s signature guitar style. At the bottom, the iconic Vertigo swirl logo provides balance and instant recognition among collectors.

The catalog number 6360 170 is printed to the left, followed by Phonogram Ltd., London and the copyright year ℗ 1979. Production credits for Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett appear in small print beneath. On the right-hand side, the label proudly reads “Made in France” — a mark that distinguishes this edition as part of the France-for-Netherlands pressing series. The STEREO 33⅓ speed notation and Stemra rights box complete the clean, symmetrical layout. Every element reflects the attention to detail characteristic of Vertigo’s production quality.

The photograph was taken under diffused light to reveal subtle textures on the label surface and edge of the vinyl disc. It shows how typography, texture, and logo placement blend into a design as precise and timeless as the music itself.

Side Two Close-up of record’s label
Close-up photograph of Side Two label from Dire Straits’ 1979 album 'Communiqué', France-for-Netherlands pressing. The label is printed in white on black, matching the Side One design. It features the Dire Straits Fender Stratocaster logo across the top and the Vertigo swirl emblem centered along the bottom rim. The text includes catalog number 6360 170, 'Produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett', and 'Phonogram Limited, London' with the copyright mark © 1979. To the right, 'STEREO 33⅓' and 'Made in France' appear prominently above the Stemra and Phonogram rights logos. The track list for Side Two is centered on the lower half: Lady Writer, Angel of Mercy, Portobello Belle, Single-Handed Sailor, and Follow Me Home. The crisp typography and balanced spacing reflect the precision of Vertigo’s classic label design.

The Side Two label of Dire Straits’ “Communiqué” album mirrors the refined minimalism of Side One, maintaining the black background with clean white typography. At the top, the Dire Straits Fender Stratocaster logo flows across the center, and at the bottom, the unmistakable Vertigo swirl grounds the design with balance and brand identity. The layout exemplifies Vertigo’s trademark approach — technical precision fused with simplicity.

The label includes catalog number 6360 170 along the left margin and detailed credits: Produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett, Phonogram Ltd., London, and the copyright year ℗ 1979. On the right-hand side, “Made in France” appears prominently above the STEREO 33⅓ speed notation, accompanied by Stemra and Phonogram symbols. The track listing — “Lady Writer,” “Angel of Mercy,” “Portobello Belle,” “Single-Handed Sailor,” and “Follow Me Home” — is centered neatly in the lower section, showing Vertigo’s attention to balance and visual harmony.

This France-for-Netherlands pressing exemplifies late-1970s European vinyl label production: crisp print quality, deep ink saturation, and smooth matte texture. The photograph captures fine surface reflections and subtle ring wear, revealing the authentic character of vintage vinyl.

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The Dire Straits album pages in this collection trace the band’s climb from smoky London pubs thick with the smell of beer and after-hours chatter to the bright glare of world stages. Each record in thisvinyl records discography captures that same working-class pulse — guitars that whisper more than shout, lyrics that sketch city nights and worn-out hearts. It’s a chronicle of restraint and rhythm, of songs aged well because they were never chasing style. What follows brings that slow-burn rise into clear focus, one clean chord at a time.

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