Dire Straits – Communiqué (1LP Vinyl)

Product Description

Communiqué is the second studio album by Dire Straits, originally released in 1979. Following the huge success of their debut, Communiqué refined the band’s understated, intelligent rock sound with greater confidence and subtle sophistication.

Recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas, the album leans into laid-back grooves, atmospheric arrangements, and Mark Knopfler’s distinctive finger-picked guitar style. Tracks such as Lady Writer and Once Upon a Time in the West highlight the band’s growing maturity while maintaining the restrained elegance that defined early Dire Straits.

This 1LP vinyl edition presents Communiqué in its classic analogue form, making it an essential addition for fans of classic rock, British songwriting, and audiophile-friendly pressings.

A quietly powerful album that rewards repeated listens.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Once Upon a Time in the West
2. News
3. Where Do You Think You’re Going?
4. Communiqué
5. Lady Writer

Side B

1. Angel of Mercy
2. Portobello Belle
3. Single-Handed Sailor
4. Follow Me Home

Details

Artist: Dire Straits
Title: Communiqué
Format: Vinyl LP (1LP)
Release Year: 1979
Packaging: Single Sleeve
Genre: Rock / Classic Rock
Condition: New & Sealed