Mark Knopfler – Sailing To Philadelphia ( 25th Anniversary )

Description

Release Date 26th September 2025

Transparent Vinyl 2LP

Sailing To Philadelphia, the second solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a 2LP clear vinyl and SDE Blu-ray release.

Originally released on 25th September 2000, the album is a fan favourite of Mark’s solo releases, and includes lead single “What It Is”, as well as tracks “Sailing To Philadelphia” and “The Last Laugh”, and features vocal performances by James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze.

Recorded in Nashville and produced by Knopfler and Chuck Ainlay, Sailing To Philadelphia reached the top of the album charts in Germany, Italy, Norway and Switzerland, number 4 in the UK official album charts, and is certified 2x platinum in Europe.

This 14-track re-issue is available on clear vinyl for the first time.

Tracklisting:

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