On May 23, 1988, “Blackheart” label released “Up Your Alley”, the sixth Joan Jett and the Blackhearts studio album. It was recorded in 1988 and was produced by Kenny Laguna, Ric Browde and Desmond Child.

Personnel:

• Joan Jett– lead vocals; guitars
• Ricky Byrd – lead guitars
• Thommy Price– drums
• Kasim Sulton– bass guitar
• The Uptown Horns:
  • Crispin Choe – baritone saxophone
  • Arno Hecht – tenor saxophone
  • Paul Litteral – trumpet
  • Robert Funk – trombone
• Ronnie Lawson – keyboards
• Mick Taylor– guitar solo
• Frank Carillo– guitar, backing vocals
• Kenny Laguna– various instruments, backing vocals
• Desmond Child, Chuck Kentis, Louie Merlino, Paul Carrizzo – backing vocals
• Thom Panunzio– associate producer; engineer, mixing
• Jay Healy – engineer, mixer
• Arthur Payson, James A. Ball, John Aiosa – engineer
• Andrew Spigleman, David Cook, Rich Travali, Roger Talkov, Scott Forman, Teddy Trewhella, Thom Cadley – engineer assistant
• Bob Ludwig– mastering

Track listing:

1. I Hate Myself for Loving You – Joan Jett, Desmond Child
2. Ridin’ with James Dean – Joan Jett, Ricky Byrd, Ric Browde
3. Little Liar – Joan Jett, Desmond Child
4. Tulane – Chuck Berry
5. I Wanna Be Your Dog – Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Iggy Pop
6. I Still Dream About You – Joan Jett, Ricky Bird, Gary Rottger
7. You Want In, I Want Out – Joan Jett, Desmond Child
8. Just Like in the Movies – Joan Jett, Ric Browde, Ricky Byrd, Kenny Laguna
9. Desire – Joan Jett, Diane Warren, Kenny Laguna
10. Back It Up – Joan Jett, Ricky Bird, Ric Browde
11. Play That Song Again – Joan Jett, Ricky Bird, Frank Carillo