Screenplaying
# Screenplaying

Screenplaying is a compilation album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 9 November 1993 by Vertigo Records internationally and Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album contains previously released tracks from Knopfler's soundtrack albums Cal (1984), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), The Princess Bride (1987), and Local Hero (1983).

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

In his review for AllMusic, William Ruhlmann gave the album four and a half out of five stars, writing, "The music is reminiscent of the calmer parts of Dire Straits songs: melodic, lyrical, and touching."

## Track listing

All music was written by Mark Knopfler, except where indicated.

## Charts

| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Netherlands Albums Chart | 21 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart | 21 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | $7,500^^$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Platinum | $100,000^^$ |
| $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
