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.

1. Riot
2. Sex Child
3. Valley of the Kings – John Sykes, Tony Martin
4. Jelly Roll
5. Blue Murder – Carmine Appice, John Sykes, Tony Franklin
6. Out of Love
7. Billy
8. Ptolemy
9. Black-Hearted Woman – Carmine Appice, Tony Franklin, John Sykes