On May 2, 1988, “Island” label released the self-titled, debut  Melissa Etheridge album. It was recorded in October 1987, and was produced by Melissa Etheridge, Niko Bolas, Craig Krampf and Kevin McCormick.

Personnel:

• Melissa Etheridge – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, arrangements
• Johnny Lee Schell- guitar
• Waddy Wachtel– guitar
• Scott Thurston- keyboard
• Wally Badarou- keyboard
• Kevin McCormick – bass
• Craig Krampf- percussion, drums, arrangements
• Allan Blazek, Jim Nipar – engineer
• David Kane – engineer assistant
• Duane Seykora, Bob Vogt – mixing assistant
• Stephen Marcussen – mastering
• Tony Wright – design
• George DuBose – photography
• Chris Blackwell, Rob Fraboni – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Melissa Etheridge

1. Similar Features
2. Chrome Plated Heart
3. Like the Way I Do
4. Precious Pain
5. Don’t You Need
6. The Late September Dogs
7. Occasionally
8. Watching You
9. Bring Me Some Water
10. I Want You