Mark Knopfler – Sailing To Philadelphia 2LP Ultra Clear Vinyl

Mark Knopfler – Sailing To Philadelphia

Mark Knopfler's solo album catalog contains nothing but exquisitely crafted songs that uniquely blend the roots music of British and American culture. Most Knopfler fans will agree, however, that the former Dire Straits frontman reaped a particularly rich harvest when he released his second LP under his own name, Sailing To Philadelphia, on September 26, 2000.

Since then, Mark's productivity has gone in the opposite direction to that of most long-standing artists. Over the next 15 years, he recorded six more solo records, in addition to numerous other productions, guest appearances and his ever-expanding touring schedule.

But in 2000, Sailing To Philadelphia was released, four years after Knopfler's official solo debut (not counting movie soundtracks) Golden Heart.

The album was a top five hit across Europe, reaching number one in Germany and Italy, among other countries, and was certified gold in the UK, USA, Australia and beyond, and platinum in several other countries. Among the other dozen songs on the album was a guest appearance by another famous artist Mark greatly admired, Van Morrison, on "The Last Laugh".

To mark the 25th anniversary of Sailing To Philadelphia, the second solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, the album is being released for the first time as a limited edition Crystal Clear 2LP.

Released on September 25, 2000, the album is a fan favorite among Mark's solo albums and includes the lead single "What It Is" as well as the tracks "Sailing To Philadelphia" and "The Last Laugh", which featured James Taylor, Van Morrison, Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze.

"Sailing to Philadelphia" was recorded in Nashville and produced by Knopfler and Chuck Ainlay. It reached number one in the album charts in Germany and was certified double platinum in Europe.

Tracklist:
Side A
1. What It Is
2. Sailing To Philadelphia
3. Who’s Your Baby Now

Side B
4. Baloney Again
5. The Last Laugh
6. Do America
7. Silvertown Blues

Side C
8. El Macho
9. Prairie Wedding
10. Wanderlust

Side D
11. Speedway At Nazareth
12. Junkie Doll
13. Sands Of Nevada
14. One More Matinee

Label: Mercury
Released: 2000/2025