Dire Straits – San Francisco 1979 (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)

This album showcases Dire Straits’ stellar concert at the Old Waldorf, in San Francisco, on 31 March 1979, during the Communiqué Tour.

Featured, are fan favourites such as Sultans of Swing, Down to the Waterline, Once Upon a Time in the West, Southbound Again and more.

The Communiqué Tour commenced in Rotterdam, on 11 February 1979, four months before the album’s release in June. The tour saw Dire Straits play a total of 116 concerts throughout Europe, North America and the United Kingdom, with the final concert taking place in London, on 21 December 1979.

The band’s lineup for the tour included Mark Knopfler (lead and rhythm guitars, vocals), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John Illsley (bass, backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums).

Track Listing

Side One

1. Lady Writer (3:36)
2. Down to the Waterline (2:54)
3. Where Do You Think You’re Going? (4:18)
4. Eastbound Train (3:40)
5. In the Gallery (5:26)
6. News (3:43)

Side Two

1. Sultans of Swing (5:45)
2. What’s the Matter Baby? (2:47)
3. Water of Love (5:10)
4. Once Upon a Time in the West (5:22)
5. Southbound Again (4:42)

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Cult Legends

Catalogue No: CL87269

Barcode: 8717662587269

Release Date: 21 Oct 2022