Encores (EP)
1993 EP by Dire Straits
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Encores is a live extended play (EP) by British rock band Dire Straits, released on 10 May 1993, simultaneously with the release of their live album, On the Night. Although it was an EP, it charted on the singles charts of several countries. In France, Portugal and Spain, it debuted at number one. It was the band's final release prior to their official dissolution in 1995, when Mark Knopfler decided to embark on a solo career.
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| Released | 10 May 1993 | |||
| Length | 20:44 | |||
| Label | Vertigo | |||
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In November 2023, Encores was included in the box set anthology, Live 1978-1992
Track listings
All tracks written by Mark Knopfler.
- "Your Latest Trick" – 5:41
- "The Bug" – 5:24
- "Solid Rock" – 5:20
- "Local Hero (Wild Theme)" – 4:19
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 47 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] | 19 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 18 |
| Denmark (IFPI)[5] | 5 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 5 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[7] | 18 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 1 |
| Germany (GfK)[9] | 34 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] | 4 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 3 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[12] | 10 |
| Portugal (AFP)[13] | 1 |
| Spain (AFYVE)[14] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 20 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[16] | 31 |