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Grugahalle, Essen November 1979 concert poster
Large original first printing concert poster advertising British rock group Dire Straits at the Grugahalle in Essen [Germany] on Thursday, 8th November, 1979, presented by Karsten Jahnke in cooperation with Blitz Musik, and with Holly & the Italians as special guests. The show in Essen was part of the group’s German tour during November in support of the Communiqué album – their second studio album, produced by Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler, and released on 15th June, 1979 on the Vertigo label. It was the band’s second German tour this year, having already toured extensively in May. Containing the hit single “Lady Writer”, the album reached #1 on album charts in Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden, #11 in the United States and #5 in the United Kingdom. Communiqué was later certified gold in the United States, platinum in the United Kingdom and double-platinum in France.
The poster measures 83.7 x 59.2 cm (approx. 33″ by 23.3″ inches) and is beautifully printed on thin, coated paper stock. In remarkably near excellent unfolded condition. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have concerning this item. Additional images of the poster available on request.
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