Dire Straits – Communique (2xLP) (Mobile Fidelity) - Brand New - Vinyl LP Record (Quick Ship)

Communiqué often lives in the shadow of Dire Straits’ debut, but this follow-up quietly refines everything that made the band special—and Mobile Fidelity’s 2xLP edition finally gives it the sonic spotlight it deserves. Recorded in 1979, the album leans into late‑night grooves and unhurried storytelling, with Mark Knopfler’s fingerstyle guitar weaving through spacious arrangements that feel made for vinyl.

You get the dry, intimate drum sound, the supple bass lines, and that clean, singing Strat tone presented with remarkable clarity and depth. Tracks like “Once Upon a Time in the West” and “Portobello Belle” unfold slowly, revealing small details—ghostly reverb tails, subtle keyboard flourishes—that standard pressings tend to blur. The band plays with a relaxed confidence, closer to a tight bar band than a stadium act, which makes this record a perfect front-to-back listen.

For collectors, this Mobile Fidelity pressing is the way to own Communiqué: spread over two LPs for wider grooves, quieter surfaces, and a bigger, more three‑dimensional soundstage. If you love well-recorded guitar music, late-’70s rock with finesse, or simply want Dire Straits beyond the obvious hits, this edition earns its place on your shelf and your turntable.