Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
12 studio albums on vinyl, including original 1983 Local Hero LP and 2024 One Deep River at 45 RPM.
Mark Knopfler began his music career in the 1970s, achieving international recognition as the lead guitarist and vocalist of Dire Straits. Known for his fingerpicking guitar technique and narrative songwriting, he has also composed film scores and explored diverse musical styles. His solo albums continue to feature meticulous arrangements and refined sound quality, often incorporating folk and country influences alongside rock.
Vinyl collectors can find 12 studio albums in marked genres such as rock, alternative country, pop, and Americana. Key releases are pressed on LPs with standard and special editions, with some available at 45 RPM for audiophiles. Newer albums like One Deep River (2024) offer fresh material while older soundtracks and compilations remain sought after.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
EMI · 2024
British Grove Records · 2018
British Grove Records · 2016
British Grove Records · 2015
Mercury · 2012
Vertigo · 2009
Mercury · 2007
Mercury · 2006
Universal · 2006
Mercury · 2004
Mercury · 2002
Mercury · 2001
Mercury · 2000
Vertigo · 1998
Vertigo · 1998
Vertigo · 1996
BBC World Service · 1996
Buried Treasure Records · 1996
Columbia · 1990
Red Lightnin' · 1989
Vertigo · 1989
Vertigo · 1987
Vertigo · 1984
Vertigo · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Mark Knopfler's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Soundtrack to the film Local Hero, blending folk rock with jazz influences across 14 tracks, pressed originally on vinyl across several editions.
Latest studio album featuring 12 tracks with a folk rock style, pressed on 45 RPM vinyl for enhanced audio fidelity.
A 16-track album highlighting Knopfler’s soft rock approach, available in both original and later reissues on vinyl.
Go further
Artists who share part of Mark Knopfler's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I don’t want to hear about Dire Straits for at least 10 years—Mark Knopfler after 1991.— Mark Knopfler
The 2024 European pressing of One Deep River on EMI comes as a 45 RPM stereo LP, catalog number EMIV 2113, with 88 copies currently for sale and prices starting at 28 euros.
The Local Hero album from 1983 was issued in the US by Warner Bros. Records as an LP with catalog numbers 9 23827-1 and 23827-1, featuring 14 soundtrack tracks blending jazz and folk rock.
Down The Road Wherever was released on vinyl in Europe by Virgin EMI Records in 2018 with catalog V 3214, originally pressed as an LP album with 70 units currently on sale at a median price of approximately €21.75.
In 2005, Knopfler undertook a global tour with 105 concerts from Johannesburg to Vancouver, featuring session musicians and lasting about five months.
I prefer to add musical textures impossible with Dire Straits, like violin and bouzouki.— Mark Knopfler
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His solo vinyl albums explore genres including rock, folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and pop.
One Deep River (2024) is available as a 45 RPM vinyl LP for improved audio quality.
Most of his studio albums contain between 11 and 16 tracks, varying by release.
Current prices range roughly from €20 to €30, depending on the title and pressing rarity.
Yes, several of his albums are available on vinyl in France, including European pressings like Down The Road Wherever.
While mostly known for studio albums on vinyl, some live recordings and soundtracks appear as collectible LPs.
Collectors should check for original pressings, country of release, and format details like RPM speed and special edition status.
His fingerpicking technique and clean production emphasize clarity and warmth on vinyl, rewarding detailed listening.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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