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Communiqué is the second album by British rock band Dire Straits. It was recorded in December 1978, at Compass Point Studio, Nassau and was produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett. The album became the first LP ever to enter the German charts at number 1 in its first week of release (while their debut LP Dire Straits was still at number 3 in that country). Communiqué went on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide; in Europe, it sold 3.6 million copies and in the U.S. it reached gold status. It was remastered and released with the rest of the
| 1 | 1 | Once Upon a Time In the West | ♡ | 5:25 | Mark Knopfler |
| 1 | 2 | News | ♡ | 4:12 | Mark Knopfler |
| 1 | 3 | Where Do You Think You’re Going? | ♡ | 3:49 | Mark Knopfler |
| 1 | 4 | Communique | ♡ | 5:48 | Mark Knopfler |
| 2 | 1 | Lady Writer | ♡ | 3:46 | Mark Knopfler |
| 2 | 2 | Angel of Mercy | ♡ | 4:35 | Mark Knopfler |
| 2 | 3 | Portobello Belle | ♡ | 4:29 | Mark Knopfler |
| 2 | 4 | Single‐Handed Sailor | ♡ | 4:40 | Mark Knopfler |
| 2 | 5 | Follow Me Home | ♡ | 5:52 | Mark Knopfler |
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- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0000189792
Credits
Bass — John Illsley Vocals — John Illsley, David Knopfler, Mark Knopfler Drums — Pick Withers Effects — Clack Inc. Sound Studios Engineer — Jack Nuber, Gregg Hamm Keyboards — B. Bear Producer — Barry Beckett, Jerry Wexler Rhythm Guitar — David Knopfler, Mark Knopfler Songwriter — Mark Knopfler Tape Op — Thelbert Rigby Lead Guitar — Mark Knopfler
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