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In 1983, the Police released their last studio album, Synchronicity, which spawned the hit singles " Every Breath You Take ", " Wrapped Around Your Finger ", " King of Pain " and " Synchronicity II ".

The Synchronicity Tour began in Chicago, Illinois in July 1983 at the original Comiskey Park, and ended in Melbourne, Australia in March 1984 at the Melbourne Showgrounds ( the final concert featured Simple Minds, Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and The Police topping the bill ).

Sting's look, dominated by his orange-coloured hair ( a result from his role in Dune ) and tattered clothing, all which were emphasized in the music videos from the album, carried over into the set for the concert.

The tour was the band's largest to date, each of the band members had expanded gear with added instruments ( such as Stewart Copeland's auxiliary percussion and Andy Summers ' guitar synthesizer components ), and the band used backup singers for the first time.