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Mark Knopfler
Border Reiver (Edit)
Album Related : Get Lucky
Year : 2009
Track Length : 3:34
Album Version Track Length : 4:33
Originally released on : Border Reiver Promo CD-single (Europe, Vertigo BORDERCJ1)
Notes : Intro is shortened and passages between verses are trimmed down.

Dire Straits
- Lions (Live 1978) (5:42)
- Sultans Of Swing (Live 1978) (6:22)
- Water Of Love (Live 1978) (5:04)
Album Related : Dire Straits
Year : 2010
Originally released on : Chorus (La Première Émission Rock D'Antoine De Caunes) DVD Box Set (France, INA CHO5010)
Notes : Performed Live at the Empire, in Paris, October14th 1978. This 3 DVD Box Set includes three songs of the nine that were played on the show. Other bands appearing on this release are The Police, The Clash, Ramones, Stranglers or ZZ Top. Audio is Dolby Stereo AC-3 256 Kbps.

Mark Knopfler
Going Home (Live 2010)
Album Related : Local Hero
Year : 2010
Track Length : 3:15
Originally released on : Sunday For Sammy 2010 (UK, Mawson & Wareham MWMDVD100)
Notes : Mark Knopfler plays an excerpt of Money For Nothing before Going Home is played, with the house band, as closing song in its entirety. Audio is Dolby AC-3 448 Kbps.

Mark Knopfler
- Follow The Ribbon (3:43)
- Occupation Blues (2:56)
- River Of Grog (4:22)
Album Related : Privateering
Year : 2012
Originally released on : Privateering Box Set Bonus CD (Europe, Mercury Records 602537043231)
Notes : Bonus tracks from the Privateering recording sessions. It is exclusive to the Limited Edition Box Set, which includes two Vinyls, three CDs and one DVD.

Mark Knopfler
Going Home (Theme of the Local Hero)
Album Related : Local Hero
Year : 2014
Originally released on : Digital Download
Track Length : 5:39
Notes : Although file title says Live 2014, it was recorded live during Privateering Tour in 2013, unknown location. Originally available as mp3 file, it can be found in FLAC format (Free Lossless Audio Codec) at specialized music sites. From Mark Knopfler website: The Bupa Great North Run takes place annually in the north-east of England. To commemorate reaching a world-first one millionth finish in September 2014, Mark released a specially recorded live version of Going Home, all royalties from this digital only release being donated to Future Fund, a charity that supports children’s cancer research at the UK’s Great North Children’s hospital.

Dire Straits
- Down To The Waterline (Demo Version) (3:07)
- Water Of Love (Demo) (4:46)
- Wild West End (Demo) (5:01)
Album Related : Dire Straits
Year : 2015
Originally released on : The Honky Tonk Demos 2x7" Single (Europe, Mercury 4721635)
Notes : Finally, we had these demos released but with the remarkable absence of David Knopfler´s song: Sacred Loving. 7” Single pack released on the 2015 Record Store Day.

Mark Knopfler
Baloney Again (Live 2001)
Album Related : Sailing To Philadelphia
Year : 2015
Originally released on : Paul Brady – The Vicar St. Sessions Vol.1 (Europe, Proper Records PRPCD128)
Track Length : 6:05
Notes : From Paul Brady´s live album recorded at Vicar Street in Dublin, October 26th, 2001. Mark Knopfler´s participation was prominent during the show but only this cut has been included on the official recording.

Mark Knopfler
- .38 Special (2:46)
- Heart Of Oak (1:45)
- My Heart Has Never Changed (3:48)
- Oklahoma Ponies (5:20)
- Terminal Of Tribute To (5:51)
- Time Will End All Sorrow (2:59)
Album Related : Tracker
Year : 2015
Originally released on : Tracker Deluxe Edition (Europe, British Grove Records 4716979)
Notes : Released on both Tracker Deluxe Edition (2CD) and Tracker Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set (4716983). Bonus tracks from the Tracker sessions.

Mark Knopfler
Hot Dog
Album Related : Tracker
Year : 2015
Originally released on : Tracker Mediamarkt / Saturn Exclusive Edition (Germany, British Grove Records 4722327)
Track Length : 2:53
Notes : Released only in Germany on a exclusive release of Tracker for a tech stores chain. Their exclusive Deluxe Edition also have it (Germany, British Grove Records 4722328).

Mark Knopfler
- Don´t Suck Me In (5:10)
- Sky And Water (4:27)
- Pale Imitation (3:55)
Album Related : Down The Road Wherever
Year : 2018
Originally released on : Down The Road Wherever Box Set Bonus 12" vinyl EP (British Grove, Virgin EMI VBOX 3214)
Notes : Bonus tracks from the Down The Road Wherever sessions. Only available on the 12" vinyl EP, 3 bonus tracks for Europe, 4 bonus tracks for USA (the USA CD edition does not have Drover´s Road).

Mark Knopfler
THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1996-2007
Year : 2021
- GOLDEN HEART
- SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA
- THE RAGPICKER'S DREAM
- SHANGRI-LA
- KILL TO GET CRIMSON
- GRAVY TRAIN: THE B-SIDES 1996-2007

Mark Knopfler
Precious Voice From Heaven
Album Related : Down The Road Wherever
Year : 2022
Originally released on : The Studio Albums 2009-2018 (Mercury, Vertigo 00602445643479)
Track Length : 5:58
Notes : Outtake from the Down The Road Wherever Sessions.

Mark Knopfler
Back In The Day
Album Related : Down The Road Wherever
Year : 2022
Originally released on : The Studio Albums 2009-2018 (Mercury, Vertigo 00602445643479)
Track Length : 5:46
Notes : Outtake from the Down The Road Wherever Sessions.

Dire Straits
Telegraph Road (Without Fade)
Album Related : Love Over Gold
Year : 2022
Originally released on : Money For Nothing LP 2022 Remaster (Europe, Mercury, Vertigo 3863194)
Track Length : 13:08
Notes : The same studio version as released on the original Love Over Gold album with shortened intro and without the fade out at the end, so we can hear the band stop playing in a rather peculiar way. The artwork shows it incorrectly as live (remix). This remaster has been released in LP and digital formats, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

Dire Straits
Portobello Belle (Live 1983 Alternate Version)
Album Related : Communiqué
Year : 2022
Originally released on : Money For Nothing LP 2022 Remaster (Europe, Mercury, Vertigo 3863194)
Track Length : 4:33
Notes : Live version recorded in London during the Love Over Gold Tour. It was recorded during one of the Alchemy nights and has different sound from the Paris one, released in 1988 on the Money For Nothing original compilation. This remaster has been released in LP and digital formats, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.

Dire Straits
LIVE 1978 - 1992
Year : 2023
- ALCHEMY
- ON THE NIGHT
- ENCORES
- LIVE AT THE BBC
- LIVE AT THE RAINBOW

Mark Knopfler
- Mr Solomons Said (6:16)
- The Boy (5:24)
- All Comers (5:18)
- Bad Day For A Knife Thrower (4:37)
Album Related : One Deep River
Year : 2024
Originally released on : The Boy EP (Europe, British Grove Records – 00602458534214, EMI – EMIVST 2115)
Notes : EP released for the 2024 Record Store Day. All tracks are related to boxing and are taken from the One Deep River Sessions.

Mark Knopfler
- Dolly Shop Man (5:08)
- Your Leading Man (4:07)
- Wrong 'Un (2:54)
- Chess (3:27)
Album Related : One Deep River
Year : 2024
Originally released on : One Deep River Box Set (Europe, EMI – EMIBOX 2113)
Notes : Bonus track from the One Deep River Sessions. Released on the Bonus Vinyl.

Mark Knopfler
- The Living End (3:43)
- Fat Chance Dupree (4:15)
- Along A Foreign Coast (4:33)
- What I'm Gonna Need (2:52)
- Nothing But Rain (3:28)
Album Related : One Deep River
Year : 2024
Originally released on : One Deep River Deluxe Edition (Europe, EMI – EMICDY 2113)
Notes : Bonus tracks from the One Deep River Sessions.

Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes
Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)
Album Related : Local Hero
Year : 2024
Originally released on : CD Single (Europe, BMG – BMGCAT837CDS, BMG – 4099964003215) Blu-Ray + CD Single Bundle
Track Length : 9:40
Notes : A landmark in rock music history, this new, very special recording of Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ has been recorded to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. Produced by Guy Fletcher, the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists and musicians in history. This is the full version.

Dire Straits
Planet Of New Orleans (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Super Audio CD)
Album Related : On Every Street
Year : 2024
Originally released on : On Every Street SACD (USA, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2239, Warner Records – UDSACD 2239)
Track Length : 7:48
Notes : On minute 2:39 and 5:32 MK whispers "on the planet" which was a common thing on the live set, but it was not present on the original On Every Street releases.

	Mark Knopfler Border Reiver (Edit) Album Related : Get Lucky Year : 2009 Track Length : 3:34 Album Version Track Length : 4:33 Originally released on : Border Reiver Promo CD-single (Europe, Vertigo BORDERCJ1) Notes : Intro is shortened and passages between verses are trimmed down.
	Dire Straits - Lions (Live 1978) (5:42) - Sultans Of Swing (Live 1978) (6:22) - Water Of Love (Live 1978) (5:04) Album Related : Dire Straits Year : 2010 Originally released on : Chorus (La Première Émission Rock D'Antoine De Caunes) DVD Box Set (France, INA CHO5010) Notes : Performed Live at the Empire, in Paris, October14th 1978. This 3 DVD Box Set includes three songs of the nine that were played on the show. Other bands appearing on this release are The Police, The Clash, Ramones, Stranglers or ZZ Top. Audio is Dolby Stereo AC-3 256 Kbps.
	Mark Knopfler Going Home (Live 2010) Album Related : Local Hero Year : 2010 Track Length : 3:15 Originally released on : Sunday For Sammy 2010 (UK, Mawson & Wareham MWMDVD100) Notes : Mark Knopfler plays an excerpt of Money For Nothing before Going Home is played, with the house band, as closing song in its entirety. Audio is Dolby AC-3 448 Kbps.
	Mark Knopfler - Follow The Ribbon (3:43) - Occupation Blues (2:56) - River Of Grog (4:22) Album Related : Privateering Year : 2012 Originally released on : Privateering Box Set Bonus CD (Europe, Mercury Records 602537043231) Notes : Bonus tracks from the Privateering recording sessions. It is exclusive to the Limited Edition Box Set, which includes two Vinyls, three CDs and one DVD.
	Mark Knopfler Going Home (Theme of the Local Hero) Album Related : Local Hero Year : 2014 Originally released on : Digital Download Track Length : 5:39 Notes : Although file title says Live 2014, it was recorded live during Privateering Tour in 2013, unknown location. Originally available as mp3 file, it can be found in FLAC format (Free Lossless Audio Codec) at specialized music sites. From Mark Knopfler website: The Bupa Great North Run takes place annually in the north-east of England. To commemorate reaching a world-first one millionth finish in September 2014, Mark released a specially recorded live version of Going Home, all royalties from this digital only release being donated to Future Fund, a charity that supports children’s cancer research at the UK’s Great North Children’s hospital.
	Dire Straits - Down To The Waterline (Demo Version) (3:07) - Water Of Love (Demo) (4:46) - Wild West End (Demo) (5:01) Album Related : Dire Straits Year : 2015 Originally released on : The Honky Tonk Demos 2x7" Single (Europe, Mercury 4721635) Notes : Finally, we had these demos released but with the remarkable absence of David Knopfler´s song: Sacred Loving. 7” Single pack released on the 2015 Record Store Day.
	Mark Knopfler Baloney Again (Live 2001) Album Related : Sailing To Philadelphia Year : 2015 Originally released on : Paul Brady – The Vicar St. Sessions Vol.1 (Europe, Proper Records PRPCD128) Track Length : 6:05 Notes : From Paul Brady´s live album recorded at Vicar Street in Dublin, October 26th, 2001. Mark Knopfler´s participation was prominent during the show but only this cut has been included on the official recording.
	Mark Knopfler - .38 Special (2:46) - Heart Of Oak (1:45) - My Heart Has Never Changed (3:48) - Oklahoma Ponies (5:20) - Terminal Of Tribute To (5:51) - Time Will End All Sorrow (2:59) Album Related : Tracker Year : 2015 Originally released on : Tracker Deluxe Edition (Europe, British Grove Records 4716979) Notes : Released on both Tracker Deluxe Edition (2CD) and Tracker Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set (4716983). Bonus tracks from the Tracker sessions.
	Mark Knopfler Hot Dog Album Related : Tracker Year : 2015 Originally released on : Tracker Mediamarkt / Saturn Exclusive Edition (Germany, British Grove Records 4722327) Track Length : 2:53 Notes : Released only in Germany on a exclusive release of Tracker for a tech stores chain. Their exclusive Deluxe Edition also have it (Germany, British Grove Records 4722328).
	Mark Knopfler - Don´t Suck Me In (5:10) - Sky And Water (4:27) - Pale Imitation (3:55) Album Related : Down The Road Wherever Year : 2018 Originally released on : Down The Road Wherever Box Set Bonus 12" vinyl EP (British Grove, Virgin EMI VBOX 3214) Notes : Bonus tracks from the Down The Road Wherever sessions. Only available on the 12" vinyl EP, 3 bonus tracks for Europe, 4 bonus tracks for USA (the USA CD edition does not have Drover´s Road).
	Mark Knopfler THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1996-2007 Year : 2021 - GOLDEN HEART - SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA - THE RAGPICKER'S DREAM - SHANGRI-LA - KILL TO GET CRIMSON - GRAVY TRAIN: THE B-SIDES 1996-2007
	Mark Knopfler Precious Voice From Heaven Album Related : Down The Road Wherever Year : 2022 Originally released on : The Studio Albums 2009-2018 (Mercury, Vertigo 00602445643479) Track Length : 5:58 Notes : Outtake from the Down The Road Wherever Sessions.
	Mark Knopfler Back In The Day Album Related : Down The Road Wherever Year : 2022 Originally released on : The Studio Albums 2009-2018 (Mercury, Vertigo 00602445643479) Track Length : 5:46 Notes : Outtake from the Down The Road Wherever Sessions.
	Dire Straits Telegraph Road (Without Fade) Album Related : Love Over Gold Year : 2022 Originally released on : Money For Nothing LP 2022 Remaster (Europe, Mercury, Vertigo 3863194) Track Length : 13:08 Notes : The same studio version as released on the original Love Over Gold album with shortened intro and without the fade out at the end, so we can hear the band stop playing in a rather peculiar way. The artwork shows it incorrectly as live (remix). This remaster has been released in LP and digital formats, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
	Dire Straits Portobello Belle (Live 1983 Alternate Version) Album Related : Communiqué Year : 2022 Originally released on : Money For Nothing LP 2022 Remaster (Europe, Mercury, Vertigo 3863194) Track Length : 4:33 Notes : Live version recorded in London during the Love Over Gold Tour. It was recorded during one of the Alchemy nights and has different sound from the Paris one, released in 1988 on the Money For Nothing original compilation. This remaster has been released in LP and digital formats, including Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos.
	Dire Straits LIVE 1978 - 1992 Year : 2023 - ALCHEMY - ON THE NIGHT - ENCORES - LIVE AT THE BBC - LIVE AT THE RAINBOW

	Mark Knopfler - Mr Solomons Said (6:16) - The Boy (5:24) - All Comers (5:18) - Bad Day For A Knife Thrower (4:37) Album Related : One Deep River Year : 2024 Originally released on : The Boy EP (Europe, British Grove Records – 00602458534214, EMI – EMIVST 2115) Notes : EP released for the 2024 Record Store Day. All tracks are related to boxing and are taken from the One Deep River Sessions.
	Mark Knopfler - Dolly Shop Man (5:08) - Your Leading Man (4:07) - Wrong 'Un (2:54) - Chess (3:27) Album Related : One Deep River Year : 2024 Originally released on : One Deep River Box Set (Europe, EMI – EMIBOX 2113) Notes : Bonus track from the One Deep River Sessions. Released on the Bonus Vinyl.
	Mark Knopfler - The Living End (3:43) - Fat Chance Dupree (4:15) - Along A Foreign Coast (4:33) - What I'm Gonna Need (2:52) - Nothing But Rain (3:28) Album Related : One Deep River Year : 2024 Originally released on : One Deep River Deluxe Edition (Europe, EMI – EMICDY 2113) Notes : Bonus tracks from the One Deep River Sessions.
	Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) Album Related : Local Hero Year : 2024 Originally released on : CD Single (Europe, BMG – BMGCAT837CDS, BMG – 4099964003215) Blu-Ray + CD Single Bundle Track Length : 9:40 Notes : A landmark in rock music history, this new, very special recording of Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ has been recorded to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. Produced by Guy Fletcher, the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists and musicians in history. This is the full version.
	Dire Straits Planet Of New Orleans (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Super Audio CD) Album Related : On Every Street Year : 2024 Originally released on : On Every Street SACD (USA, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2239, Warner Records – UDSACD 2239) Track Length : 7:48 Notes : On minute 2:39 and 5:32 MK whispers "on the planet" which was a common thing on the live set, but it was not present on the original On Every Street releases.