On December 30, 1982, “Geffen” label released “Beatitude” the debut Ric Ocasek album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Electric Lady Studios” and was produced by Ric Ocasek.

Personnel:

• Ric Ocasek – vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Jules Shear, Steve Cataldo, Antonio DePortago – vocals
• Roger Greenawalt, Casey Lindström – guitar
• Fuzzbee Morse– guitar, keyboards
• Greg Hawkes– keyboards
• Stephen Hague– keyboards
• Akio Akashi, Darryl Jenifer– bass
• Deric Dyer – saxophone
• Stephen George, “Miss Linn” – drums
• David Hegelmeier – tape operator
• Ian Taylor – engineer
• Walter Turbitt – assistant engineer
• George Marino – mastering
• Jeri McManus – graphics, layout
• Bob Carlos Clarke– photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.

1. Jimmy Jimmy
2. Something to Grab For
3. Prove
4. I Can’t Wait
5. Connect Up to Me
6. A Quick One
7. Out of Control – Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes
8. Take a Walk
9. Sneak Attack
10. Time Bomb