Release is David Knopfler's first solo album after leaving Dire Straits. It was released in 1983 on the Peach River and Passport labels, and in 1997 on the Paris label.

Track listing All tracks composed by David Knopfler; except where indicated "Soul Kissing" "Come to Me" (David Knopfler, Harry Bogdanovs) "Madonna's Daughter" "The Girl and the Paperboy" "Roman Times" (David Knopfler, Harry Bogdanovs) "Sideshow" "Little Brother" "Hey Henry" "Night Train" (David Knopfler, Harry Bogdanovs) "The Great Divide"

Personnel David Knopfler – guitar, vocals, piano, synthesizer Bub Roberts – guitar Mark Knopfler – rhythm guitar (3) Betsy Cook – piano, synthesizer, backing vocals Danny Schogger – piano (10) Harry Bogdanovs – synthesizer Kevin Powell – bass (except 1 & 8) John Illsley – bass (1) Pino Palladino – bass (8) Arran Ahmun – drums, percussion DMX - drums Germaine Johnson, Marie Broady – backing vocals Mike Pace – saxophone Roger Downham – vibraphone Bobby Valentino – violin (8)

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