- Performer Dire Straits
- Title Making Movies
- Date of release 1991
- Country UK
- Style Blues Rock, Classic Rock
- Other formats MP4 DXD RA VQF MIDI ADX VOC
- Genre Rock
- Size MP3 1668 mb
- Size FLAC 1995 mb
- Rating: 4.9
- Votes: 324
Dire Straits - Making Movies flac album
Making Movies is the third studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits released on 17 October 1980 by Vertigo Records internationally and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album produced the single "Romeo and Juliet", which reached on the UK Singles Chart. The album reached on album charts in Italy and Norway, in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Making Movies was later certified platinum in the United States and double-platinum in the United Kingdom.
Dire Straits - Making Movies (1980).
And Making Movies is helped by a new wave-tinged pop production, which actually helps Knopfler's jazzy inclinations take hold.
Mark Knopfler: guitar, vocals John Illsley: bass, vocals Pick Withers: drums, vocals. Additional Musicians Roy Bittan: keyboards. Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Mark Knopfler Engineered by Shelly Yakus, assisted by Jeff Hendrickson & Jon Mathias Mastered by Greg Calbi. Artwork by Neil Terk Photography by Brian Griffin.
Making Movies is the record on which Mark Knopfler comes out from behind his influences and Dire Straits come out from behind Mark Knopfler. The combination of the star's lyrical script, his intense vocal performances and the band's cutting-edge rock & roll soundtrack is ing the first two albums should have been but weren't Rolling Stone magazine ranked Making Movies number 52 in their survey of the 100 Best Albums of the Eighties. The album was the biggest selling album.
Dire Straits - Skateaway (Making Movies 1980) 06:13. Dire Straits - Solid Rock (Making Movies 1980) 03:19. Dire Straits - Making Movies (1980, full album) 37:40. Dire Straits - Tunnel of Love (1980 - Making Movies) 08:14. Dire Straits - 1980 Making Movies 01 Tunnel of Love 08:09.
Tracklist
| 1 | Tunnel Of Love | 8:09 |
| 2 | Romeo And Juliet | 5:47 |
| 3 | Skateaway | 6:32 |
| 4 | Expresso Love | 5:17 |
| 5 | Hand In Hand | 4:50 |
| 6 | Solid Rock | 3:18 |
| 7 | Les Boys | 4:07 |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – Teal Trutone Music
- Distributed By – Teal Trutone Music
Credits
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
Notes
Intro to track 1 is Carousel Waltz by Rogers / HammersteinMade in The RSA
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6001210525608
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Tunnel Of Love |
| A2 | Romeo And Juliet |
| A3 | Skateaway |
| B1 | Expresso Love |
| B2 | Hand In Hand |
| B3 | Solid Rock |
| B4 | Les Boys |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Straitjacket Songs Ltd.
- Marketed By – Phonogram
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd.
Credits
- Design, Artwork – Neil Terk
- Engineer – Shelly Yakus
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff Hendrickson, Jon Mathias
- Keyboards [Courtesy Of The E Street Band] – Roy Bittan
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi
- Photography By – Brian Griffin
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
- Songwriter [Songs By] – Mark Knopfler
- Written-By – M. Knopfler*
Notes
Back sleeve top right:STEREO 800 050-1
(also available on mono)
([cassette logo] 7150 034)
[Barcode] 042280005014
PG 281 LC1633
Back sleeve bottom right:
Printed in The Netherlands
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 042280005014
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 1): 6359 034 1Y 5 670 03 12 23
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 1): 6359 034 2Y 1 ℗ 1980 670 162.0 06
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 2): 6359 034 1Y 5 670 03 1222
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 2): 6359 034 2Y 1 ℗ 1980 670 16 2 1 06
- Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
- Label Code: LC1633
- Distribution Code: PG 281
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| Intro | Carousel WaltzWritten-By – Rodgers / Hammerstein* |
|
| A1 | Tunnel Of Love | 8:09 |
| A2 | Romeo And Juliet | 5:47 |
| A3 | Skateaway | 6:32 |
| B1 | Expresso Love | 5:17 |
| B2 | Hand In Hand | 4:50 |
| B3 | Solid Rock | 3:18 |
| B4 | Les Boys | 4:07 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Straitjacket Songs Ltd.
- Published By – Chappell Music Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Straitjacket Songs Ltd.
- Marketed By – Phonogram
- Record Company – Phonogram
- Lacquer Cut At – PRS Ltd.
- Pressed By – PRS Ltd.
Credits
- Design, Artwork – Neil Terk
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff Hendrickson, Jon Mathias
- Keyboards – Roy Bittan
- Lacquer Cut By – RC*
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi
- Photography By – Brian Griffin
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
- Songwriter [Songs |By] – Mark Knopfler (tracks: A1 to B4)
Notes
Issued in a single sleeve complete with a printed lyric and credit inner sleeve. Test pressing comes in a while Decca FFSS sound.Made in England
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): 6359034 1Y // 1 ▽ E 420 1 2 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): 6359034 2Y // 1 ▽ E 420 1 2 4
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A & B-side, etched): RC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Tunnel Of Love [Intro: The Carousel Waltz]Written-By – Rodgers & Hammerstein |
8:12 |
| 2 | Romeo And Juliet | 6:02 |
| 3 | Skateaway | 6:40 |
| 4 | Expresso Love | 5:12 |
| 5 | Hand In Hand | 4:49 |
| 6 | Solid Rock | 3:27 |
| 7 | Les Boys | 4:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Straitjacket Songs Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – X13630
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Commerce
Credits
- Design, Artwork – Neil Terk
- Engineer – Shelly Yakus
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff Hendrickson, Jon Mathias
- Keyboards – Roy Bittan
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi
- Photography By – Brian Griffin
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
- Songwriter [Songs By] – Mark Knopfler
Notes
Super-Bit Mastering.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 9362-47771-2 0
- Matrix / Runout: wea mfg. OLYPHANT X13630 1 47771-2 01 M1S2
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L902
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2V2M
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Tunnel Of Love | 8:09 |
| A2 | Romeo And Juliet | 5:47 |
| A3 | Skateaway | 6:32 |
| B1 | Expresso Love | 5:17 |
| B2 | Hand In Hand | 4:50 |
| B3 | Solid Rock | 3:18 |
| B4 | Les Boys | 4:07 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd. (London)
- Printed By – Polygram Industries Messageries
Credits
- Artwork, Design – Neil Terk
- Engineer – Shelly Yakus
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff Hendrickson, Jon Mathias
- Keyboards – Roy Bittan
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi, Greg Calbi
- Photography By – Brian Griffin
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
- Written-By – Mark Knopfler
Notes
Identical to Dire Straits - Making Movies but labels are different.Recorded July-August 1980.
Made In France.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: SACEM
- Other (Phonogram Distribution Code): PG 278
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Tunnel Of Love | 8:09 |
| 2 | Romeo And Juliet | 5:47 |
| 3 | Skateaway | 6:32 |
| 4 | Expresso Love | 5:17 |
| 5 | Hand In Hand | 4:50 |
| 6 | Solid Rock | 3:18 |
| 7 | Les Boys | 4:07 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Diario El País, S.L. – Los Discos De Tu Vida 1
Credits
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
Notes
Coleccion realizada por el Diario El Pais por acuerdo con Sony Music Entertainment (Spain) S.A.Collection by the newspaper El Pais by arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment (Spain) S.A.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Tunnel Of Love | 8:09 |
| A2 | Romeo And Juliet | 5:47 |
| A3 | Skateaway | 6:32 |
| B1 | Expresso Love | 5:17 |
| B2 | Hand In Hand | 4:50 |
| B3 | Solid Rock | 3:18 |
| B4 | Les Boys | 4:07 |
Credits
- Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Mark Knopfler
Notes
Intro to track A1 is Carousel Waltz by Rogers / HammersteinBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: STEMRA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359 034 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Vertigo | 6359 034 | UK | 1980 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | 1983 |
| 800 050-2 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 800 050-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| SRM-1-3857 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (LP, Album) | Mercury | SRM-1-3857 | Canada | 1980 |
| M5 3480 | Dire Straits | Making Movies (Cass, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | M5 3480 | US | 1980 |
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