Name: Local Hero
Brand: Mark Knopfler

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Supplier EU

Universal Music GmbH

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

1987-03-24

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Catalogue number

8110382

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42281103827

Half Speed Remastered LP

2021-03-19

865304

602508653049

Artist

Mark Knopfler

Label EU

Vertigo

Genre EU

Rock-Pop

Mark Knopfler is a British guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was born on August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland and grew up in Newcastle, England. Mark is best known as the co-founder of Dire Straits alongside his brother David Knopfler. In addition to his musical career, he is also married to Kitty Aldridge.
With his distinctive guitar playing style and soulful vocals, Mark has left an indelible mark on the music industry. His contributions to Dire Straits' success are legendary, with hits like "Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing" becoming iconic rock anthems.
Throughout his solo career, Mark has continued to captivate audiences with his storytelling abilities through songwriting. His talent as a musician and songwriter has earned him numerous accolades and recognition from both critics and fans alike.

Vertigo is a multinational music label that was launched in the UK on November 7, 1969. It quickly gained popularity and was adopted by other labels within the global Phonogram group. In 1971, Vertigo made its way to the US through the Phonogram subsidiary. The label became known for releasing popular progressive rock albums in the 1970s and is currently owned by Universal Music Group.

The original logo of Vertigo, known as the "swirl" logo, was created by Marina Apollonio in 1967. This iconic logo remained in use from 1969 to 1973 and featured a plain white A-side with a complete tracklist and a black B-side for certain releases. In early 1973, the label design changed to another iconic image called the "spaceship," which was painted by Roger Dean. This design appeared in various shades of blues and greens throughout the '70s.

Around 1981, UK releases of Vertigo started using a more plain design with an orange background while other European markets continued to use the spaceship design. With its rich history and diverse range of artists, Vertigo remains an influential force in the music industry today.

Newest Listed Items

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mark Knopfler’s debut solo release Golden Heart in 1996, comes a new box set, Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007. The box will feature Mark Knopfler’s first five studio albums as a solo artist – Golden Heart (1996), Sailing To Philadelphia (2000), The Ragpicker’s Dream (2002), Shangri-La (2004), and Kill To Get Crimson (2007) – plus an exclusive bonus disc of studio b-sides from this period entitled Gravy Train: The B-Sides 1996-2007. This is the first time Golden Heart, Sailing To Philadelphia and Gravy Train: The B-Sides 1996-2007 have been released on vinyl. The audio of each album has been newly remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios in London and the LPs pressed on 180g black vinyl. The boxset includes a download card and 6 embossed art prints of each of the albums covers. The CD set comes housed in a deluxe clamshell box with the CDs in wallets with folded double-sided printed inserts, plus 6 beautiful art cards of each of the album covers.

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