British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. The group first split up in 1988 but reformed in 1991 and then disbanded again in 1995.
Full-time band members:
Mark Knopfler – lead guitar, lead vocals (1977–1995)
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On the Night1 Jan 1993Vinyl
On Every Street (Remaster)1 Jan 1990Vinyl
Brothers In Arms1985VinylListening Party
Money For Nothing1985Vinyl
Love Over Gold1982Vinyl
Private Investigations1982Vinyl
ExtendeDancEPlay1982Vinyl
Making Movies1980Vinyl
Dire Straits1978Vinyl
Sultans Of Swing1978Vinyl
Kingdom Come1 Oct 1991 · SingleVinyl
Calling Elvis15 Sep 1991 · SingleVinyl
Heavy Fuel15 Sep 1991 · SingleVinyl
Millionaire Blues1 Aug 1991 · SingleVinyl
ExtendeDancEPlay15 Sep 1983 · SingleVinyl
Tunnel of Love15 Sep 1981 · SingleVinyl
Communique1979 · SingleVinylRecords from Discogs, completed with the release lists of Deezer and Apple. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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Tim Burgess’s Listening Parties. Replays on timstwitterlisteningparty.com.
Members past and present, each with their own page. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.
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