Despite Straight Lines is the only studio album by British singer-songwriter Marilyn, released in 1985.

Possibly due to a loss of momentum, the album only charted in Australia,[2] and subsequent singles taken from it were also unsuccessful.

The album was reissued on CD in 2008 as Despite Straight Lines: The Very Best of Marilyn, by Cherry Pop (a division of Cherry Red Records).

The reissue includes several bonus tracks, consisting of B-sides and alternative versions, though it excludes the single "Pray for That Sunshine".

CD re-issue (bonus tracks)