Released in 1978. This is their memorable first album. The Japanese title is "Sad Sultan."
It peaked at number 5 on the UK album charts and number 5 in the US.
A must-listen masterpiece with cool, relaxed vocals and edgy guitar. It's already a high-quality first album. The single "Sad Sultan" reached number 8 on the UK singles chart.
A:
1)
Down To The Waterline
2)
Water Of Love
3)
Setting Me Up
4)
Six Blade Knife
5)
Southbound Again
B:
1)
Sultans Of Swing
2)
In The Gallery
3)
Wild West End
4)
Lions
Art Direction - Alan Schmidt
Bass - John Illsey
Design, Artwork - Hothouse (2)
Drums - Pick Withers
Engineer [Engineered By] - Rhett Davies
Lacquer Cut By - Bernie Grundman
Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
Painting [Cover Painting By] - Chuck Loyola
Photography By - Paddy Eckersley
Producer [Produced By] - Muff Winwood
Rhythm Guitar - David Knopfler
Songwriter [Songs By] - Mark Knopfler
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar - Mark Knopfler
