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.
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)PeakpositionDenmark (IFPI)5Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)5Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 18Portugal (AFP)1Spain (AFYVE) 1
Year-end charts Chart (1993)PositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)24Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)49Netherlands (Single Top 100)10
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom10 May 1993VertigoAustralia17 May 1993CDJapan25 June 1993
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