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Mark Knopfler Reissues ‘Sailing to Philadelphia’ For 25th Anniversary

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Sailing To Philadelphia, the second solo studio album by Mark Knopfler, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a pair of new editions. A 2-LP clear vinyl version was reissued on September 26, 2025, via Mercury Records and is available to order in the U.S. here, in Canada here and in the U.K. here. A Blu-ray audio edition is available in Canada here.

Originally released on September 25, 2000, the album is a fan favorite of Knopfler‘s solo releases, and includes the single “What It Is,” as well as the title cut and “The Last Laugh.” The 14-track album features vocal performances by James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. All of the songs were written by Knopfler.

Related: Our recap of opening night of Knopfler’s 2019 tour

Mark Knopfler Sailing To Philadelphia Track Listing
What It Is
Sailing To Philadelphia
Who’s Your Baby Now
Baloney Again
The Last Laugh
Do America
Silvertown Blues
El Macho
Prairie Wedding
Wanderlust
Speedway At Nazareth
Junkie Doll
Sands Of Nevada
One More Matinee

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