Home / Music / What was Mark Knopfler's first album without Dire Straits?Music linernotes album music mark-knopflerWhat was Mark Knopfler's first album without Dire Straits?Golden Heart was Mark Knopfler’s debut solo studio album, released in March 1996 after he dissolved Dire Straits. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What was Mark Knopfler's first solo single?Next What is Mark Knopfler's most upbeat song?