Live 1978–1992

~ Release by Dire Straits (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Alchemy, On The Night, Live At The BCC and Live At The Rainbow are packaged in a gatefold cardboard sleeve. Encores is packaged in a single cardboard sleeve. Alchemy also includes a fold-out insert. Also comes with a 20 pages booklet with liner notes and art cards of each of the covers. All come packaged in a cardboard box.

Alchemy originally released in March 1984. Recorded on 22-23 July 1983 at Hammersmith Odeon, London, part of the Love Over Gold Tour.
On The Night originally released in May 1993. Recorded in May 1992 at Les Arenes, Nîmes, France and Feijenoord Stadion, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, part of the 1991-1992 On Every Street Tour.
Encores originally released in May 1993. Recorded in May 1992 at Les Arenes, Nîmes, France.
Live At The BBC originally released in June 1995. Recorded on 22 July 1978 at BBC Studios, London. Tunnel Of Love was recorded on 31 January 1981.
Live At The Rainbow was previously unreleased. Recorded on 21 December 1979 at Rainbow Theatre, London, part of the 1979 Communiqué tour.

Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Label Code: LC01633
Matrix / Runout (CD1): [Universal logo] 5553923 [Universal logo] AN01396-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (CD2): [Universal logo] 5553924 [Universal logo] AN01396-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L577
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (CD3): [Universal logo] 5553925 [Universal logo] AN01397-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD3): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD3): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (CD4): [Universal logo] 5553926 [Universal logo] AN01397-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD4): IFPI L577
Mould SID Code (CD4): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (CD5): [Universal logo] 5553927 [Universal logo] AN01398-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD5): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD5): IFPI 9713
Matrix / Runout (CD6): [Universal logo] 5553928 [Universal logo] AN01399-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD6): IFPI L577
Mould SID Code (CD6): IFPI 9718
Matrix / Runout (CD7): [Universal logo] 5553929 [Universal logo] AN01400-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD7): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD7): IFPI 9718
Matrix / Runout (CD8): [Universal logo] 5553930 [Universal logo] AN01400-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD8): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (CD8): IFPI 9718

Annotation last modified on 2023-11-19 15:00 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Alchemy: Dire Straits Live
2▶CD: Alchemy: Dire Straits Live
3▶CD: On the Night
4▶CD: On the Night
5▶CD: Encores
6▼CD: Live at the BBC
#TitleRatingLength
36Down to the Waterline
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Down to the Waterline (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
44:10
37Six Blade Knife
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Six Blade Knife (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
3.53:47
38Water of Love
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Water of Love (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
3.55:29
39Wild West End
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Wild West End (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
3.55:14
40Sultans of Swing
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Sultans of Swing (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
56:39
41Lions
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
David Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
Lions
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
46:17
42What’s the Matter Baby?
producer:
Jeff Griffin (UK producer)
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
guitar and keyboard:
David Knopfler
recorded at:
Paris Theatre (former cinema used by BBC Radio from 1946 to 1995) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1978-07-22)
live recording of:
What’s the Matter Baby? (on 1978-07-22)
lyricist:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
additional composer:
David Knopfler
composer:
Mark Knopfler
43:27
43Tunnel of Love
producer:
Michael Appleton (producer)
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark (keyboardist)
background vocals:
John Illsley and Hal Lindes
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
vocals:
Hal Lindes
recorded at:
BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1981-01-31)
live recording of:
Tunnel of Love (on 1981-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
additional composer:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) and Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd. and Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
quotes music from:
The Carousel Waltz (Carousel)
4.511:58
7▶CD: Live at the Rainbow / Dec 1979
8▶CD: Live at The Rainbow / Dec 1979

Credits

Release

remastering:Bob Ludwig (mastering engineer)
Andrew Walter (engineer)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/28788694 [info]
ASIN:UK: B0CG2V83B6 [info]