Sold Date: March 11, 2024
Start Date: November 15, 2023
Final Price: $17.99 (USD)
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Dire Straits Communiqué Vinyl LP - WB HS 3330 VG++ First Pressing (1979)

Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully with good fidelity throughout; clean copy. Cover is strong with good color, still has gloss, and includes original inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.
Communiqué is the second studio album by Dire Straits, released in 1979 by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album featured the single "Lady Writer," which reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album reached number 11 in the US and number 5 in the UK. 
It is the last album to feature David Knopfler, who would later depart from the band during the making of their following album and the last with the original lineup.
Track listing
A1Once Upon A Time In The West5:22 A2News4:11 A3Where Do You Think You're Going?3:50 A4Communiqué5:49
B1Lady Writer3:43 B2Angel Of Mercy4:32 B3Portobello Belle4:29 B4Single-Handed Sailor4:41 B5Follow Me Home5:47
Dire Straits Mark Knopfler – vocals, lead and rhythm guitars David Knopfler – rhythm guitar, backing vocals John Illsley – bass guitar, backing vocals Pick Withers – drums
Additional musician Barry Beckett – keyboards _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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