On April 25, 1989, “Geffen” label released the self-titled, debut Blue Murder album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Little Mountain Sound Studios” in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was produced by Bob Rock.
Personnel:
- John Sykes– lead vocals, guitars
- Nik Green – keyboards
- Tony Franklin- bass, backing vocals
- Carmine Appice- drums, backing vocals
- John Webster- additional keyboard programming
- Mike Fraser- engineer, mixing
- Chris Taylor, Ken Lomis – engineer assistant
- Greg Fulginiti, John Golden – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by John Sykes, except where noted.
- Riot
- Sex Child
- Valley of the Kings – John Sykes, Tony Martin
- Jelly Roll
- Blue Murder – Carmine Appice, John Sykes, Tony Franklin
- Out of Love
- Billy
- Ptolemy
- Black-Hearted Woman – Carmine Appice, Tony Franklin, John Sykes