Dire Straits (album)
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Dire Straits is the debut album for Dire Straits. It was recorded at Basing St. Studios (London) in February 1978 and released in September 1978. The album was noted for the single Sultans of Swing which was a stateside hit a full five months after the LP was released.

Tracks

1. "Down To The Waterline" 3:59
2. "Water Of Love" 5:22
3. "Setting Me Up" 3:19
4. "Six Blade Knife" 4:09
5. "Southbound Again" 2:57
6. "Sultans Of Swing" 5:34
7. "In The Gallery" 6:14
8. "Wild West End" 4:42
9. "Lions" 4:54

All songs by Mark Knopfler.

Personnel

• Mark Knopfler - vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
• David Knopfler - rhythm guitar
• John Illsley - bass
• Pick Withers - drums

• Rhett Davis - engineer
• Muff Winwood - producer
• Paddy Eckersley - photography
• Alan Schmidt - art direction

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