On July 6, 1979, “Warner Bros” label released the debut, self-titled The  B-52’s album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at at “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Chris Blackwell. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 152 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

• Fred Schneider– vocals, cowbell, toy piano, walkie talkie, keyboard bass
• Ricky Wilson– guitars, smoke alarm
• Kate Pierson– vocals, Farfisa organ, keyboard bass, guitar
• Keith Strickland– percussion, drums, “Planet Claire” sounds
• Cindy Wilson– vocals, bongos, tambourine, guitar
• Ted Jensen – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by The B-52’s, except where noted.

1. Planet Claire – Henry Mancini, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland
2. 52 Girls – Jeremy Ayers,Ricky Wilson
3. Dance This Mess Around
4. Rock Lobster – Fred Schneider, Ricky Wilson
5. Lava
6. There’s a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)
7. Hero Worship – Robert Waldrop, Ricky Wilson
8. 6060-842 – Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider,Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson
9. Downtown – Tonny Hatch