Communiqué

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studio album
First released:
Jun 1979

Overview Edit

Communiqué is the second album by British rock band Dire Straits.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:
Catalog number:
47770
Release dates:
  • Jun 1979 in United Kingdom
  • Sep 19 2000 in United Kingdom

Genres

Classic Rock, Country, English, Rock. Vote on Genres

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5 stars A Terrific Early Dire Straits Album!
I was lucky enough to be living in England just outside London in a little town called West Ruislip just down the cobbled streets from the "T" station near the famous "Orchards" pub when Dire Straits released their "Love Over Gold" album in 1982, and the young English couple living in the flat upstairs played it over and over, introducing me both to their good taste in music and the terrific group called "Dire Straits" in the process. Of course, as I think back upon it, I was familiar with their…
Written by Barron Laycock "Labradorman"
3 stars Classic Dire Straits
Whilst this is not my favourite album of this classic band it is still better than probably ninety percent of the other albums by other groups on the market in my opinion. This remastering of the original album has been done with skill and consideration of the feel of this album. The tracks "Lady Writer" and "Portobello Belle" are my favourite tracks on this album. Worth a serious listen.
Written by G. Moore

Track listing Edit

Credits Edit

  1. design

    1. Alan Schmidt [art direction]
  2. engineer

    1. Bobby Hata [mastering]
    2. Gregg Hamm [mix]
    3. Paul Wexler [mastering]
  1. producer

Other versions Edit

Communiqué 9 tracks format: 1 x vinyl
catalog number: 6360 170
release dates: 1979 in Germany
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Communiqué 9 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 47770
release dates: Sep 19 2000
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Communiqué 9 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 47770
release dates: Sep 19 2000
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