Mark KnopflerLocal Hero

Label:

Warner Records – UDSACD 2227

Series:

Ultradisc UHR

Format:

SACD , Hybrid, Stereo, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Stage & Screen

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

1 The Rocks & The Water
PerformerMark Knopfler
3:35
2 Wild Theme
PerformerMark Knopfler
3:38
3 Freeway Flyer
PerformerTerry Williams (3)
1:49
4 Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite)
PerformerSteve Jordan
4:11
5 The Way It Always Starts
PerformerSteve Jordan
4:06
6 The Rocks And The Thunder
PerformerAlan Clark
0:50
7 The Ceilidh And The Northern Lights
Backing Band [Over]The Acetones
PerformerAlan Clark
4:23
8 The Mist Covered Mountains
Arranged ByMark Knopfler
Backing Band [Over]The Acetones
PerformerEddie Gomez
Written-ByTraditional
5:11
9 The Ceilidh: Louis Favourite Billy's Tune
PerformerThe Acetones
3:42
10 Whistle Theme
PerformerMark Knopfler
0:52
11 Smooching
PerformerTony Levin
5:04
12 Stargazer
PerformerAlan Clark
1:34
13 The Rocks And The Thunder
PerformerAlan Clark
0:38
14 Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero
PerformerTony Levin
5:05

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
  • Licensed FromWarner Records Inc.
  • Mastered AtMobile Fidelity Sound Lab
  • Manufactured ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Glass Mastered AtArvato – 57988936
  • Glass Mastered AtSonopress – 57988957

Credits

  • BassTony Levin
  • DrumsTerry Williams (3)
  • EngineerNeil Dorfsman
  • Engineer [Assistant]Tim Palmer
  • Engineer [Ceilidh]Louis Kramer
  • Guitar, Synthesizer, Percussion, Drums [Linn Drums]Mark Knopfler
  • Mastered ByRob LoVerde
  • Mastered By [Assisted By]Neal Harris
  • Musician [The Acetones], AccordionDale Winchester
  • Musician [The Acetones], BassBrian Rowan
  • Musician [The Acetones], DrumsEd Bicknell
  • Musician [The Acetones], GuitarRoddy Murray
  • Musician [The Acetones], PianoAlan Clark
  • Musician [The Acetones], ViolinMark Winchester
  • Musician [The Acetones], WhistleJimmy Yuill
  • Photography By [Back Cover Photo]Frank Griffin
  • Photography By [Cover Photo]Denis Waugh
  • ProducerMark Knopfler
  • Recorded By [Ceilidh]Mark Knopfler
  • Rhythm GuitarHal Lindes
  • SaxophoneMike Brecker*
  • Synthesizer, Piano, Electric Organ [Hammond]Alan Clark
  • Vibraphone [Vibes]Mike Mainieri
  • VocalsGerry Rafferty
  • Written-ByMark Knopfler

Notes

Limited numbered edition of 2,500 housed in a single-pocket gatefold cardboard jacket.
Mastered by Rob LoVerde, assisted by Neal Harris at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab ®, Sebastopol, CA on the GAIN HD SYSTEM ™

℗ 1983 & 2021 Warner Records Inc. Produced under license from Warner Records Inc. Manufacutred by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. © 2021 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab®, Inc. Disc made in . Printed in the U.S.A.

Music By Mark Knopfler for the Film Produced By David Puttnam. Written And Directed By Bill Forsyth.

Ceilidh recorded at Hilton Women's Royal Institute Hall, Banff, Scotland, 19th June 1982 by Mark Knopfler. Engineered by Louis Kramer on a Nagra 4.2L Recorder.

A.C., N.D. - Special thanks M.K.; and to E.B. for co-ordinating men and machines and for Acetone drumming.

From inside the gatefold:
Any sonic artifacts present are a product of the original master tape. Attempts to eliminate them would have negatively impacted the integrity of the presentation.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 821797222761
  • Barcode (Text): 8 21797 22276 1
  • Matrix / Runout (SACD layer): 57988936/0821797222761 D 21
  • Mastering SID Code (SACD layer): IFPI LP73
  • Matrix / Runout (CD layer): [Warner 'W' logo] 57988957/0821797222761 21
  • Mastering SID Code (CD layer): IFPI LP 73
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 07G6

Other Versions (5 of 117)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Local Hero (LP, Album, Non Textured Sleeve) Phonogram VERL 4, 811 038-1 UK 1983
Recently Edited
Local Hero (CD, Album) Vertigo 811 038-2 UK 1983
Local Hero (LP, Album) Vertigo 811 038-1 Netherlands 1983
New Submission
Local Hero (LP, Album, Repress) Warner Bros. Records 1-23827, 9 23827-1 US 1983
Recently Edited
Local Hero (LP, Album) Vertigo 811 038-1 1983

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Reviews

  • Nick8712's avatar
    Nick8712
    This title is now sold out according to Mofi's website.
    • Nick8712's avatar
      Nick8712
      Edited one month ago
      This is, without doubt, the best sounding digital release of Local Hero.
      • Andrewbennett300's avatar
        I got #44 - wondering if I should send it to LH #44 🐐

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