On Octoebr 7, 1978, “Vertigo” label released the self titled, debut Dire Straits studio album. It was recorded February – March 1978, at the “Basing Street Studios”, London, and was produced by Muff Winwood. The album featured the hit single “Sultans of Swing”, which became the band’s trademark and helped the album to be certified 2 x Platinum in the US and UK.
Personnel:
- Mark Knopfler– vocals, lead and rhythm guitars
- David Knopfler– vocals, rhythm guitar
- John Isley– vocals, bass
- Pick Withers– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Knopfler.
- Down to the Waterline
- Water of Love
- Setting me Up
- Six Blade Knife
- Southbound Again
- Sultans of Swing
- In the Gallery
- Wild West End
- Lions
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