Pebbles
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 16, 1987
Recorded1986–1987
StudioStudio Masters, Image Recording Studios and Mad Hatter Studios (Los Angeles, CA); Larrabee Sound Studios (North Hollywood, CA); Galaxy Sound Studios and Music Grinder Studios (Hollywood, CA); Bossa Nova Hotel (San Fernando, CA); Ground Control Studios (Santa Monica, CA); Zebra Studio (Studio City, CA); Yamaha R & D Studio (Glendale, CA); Mankind Studios (Encino, CA); Studio D (Sausalito, CA); Fantasy Studios (Berkeley, CA).
GenreR&B
Length50:22
LabelMCA
Producer
Pebbles chronology
Pebbles
(1987)
Always
(1990)
Singles from Pebbles
  1. "Girlfriend"
    Released: October 26, 1987
  2. "Mercedes Boy"
    Released: March 7, 1988
  3. "Take Your Time"
    Released: June 27, 1988
  4. "Do Me Right"
    Released: September 19, 1988
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]

Pebbles is the debut album by American singer Pebbles, released in 1987 on MCA Records. The album spawned two US Hot 100 hits; "Girlfriend" (US #5) and "Mercedes Boy" (US #2), as well as the top 5 R&B hit "Take Your Time".

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Girlfriend"L.A. Reid, Babyface6:43
2."Two Hearts"Paul Jackson, Jr., Judy Wieder4:24
3."First Step (In the Right Direction)"Danny Sembello, Michael Sembello4:38
4."Take Your Time"Danny Sembello, Donnell Spencer5:23
5."Slip Away"Pebbles, Danny Sembello5:11
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Mercedes Boy"Pebbles4:55
7."Do Me Right"Michael Cooper, Gerald Lamar4:49
8."Love/Hate" ("From Beverly Hills Cop II")André Cymone, Julian Jackson5:28
9."Baby Love"Pebbles, Jay Logan4:16
10."Give Me Your Love"Pebbles, Jay Logan4:53

Production

  • George L. Smith – executive producer, management
  • Pebbles – co-producer, cover concept
  • L.A Reid – producer (1)
  • Babyface – producer (1)
  • Alex Brown – producer (2, 3, 5)
  • Paul Jackson Jr. – producer (2)
  • Danny Sembello – producer (3, 4, 5), recording, second engineer
  • Charlie Wilson – producer (4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
  • André Cymone – producer (8)
  • Hilary Bercovici – recording
  • Bobby Brooks – recording
  • Gerry Brown – recording
  • Craig Burbidge – recording
  • Jon Gass – recording
  • Peter Kelsey – recording
  • Taavi Mote – recording, mix engineer, remixing (1, 8)
  • Dave Rideau – recording
  • Bud Rizzo – recording, second engineer
  • Randy Waldman – recording
  • John Hedges – second engineer
  • Jeff Lorenzen – second engineer
  • John Payne – second engineer
  • Lenette Viegas – second engineer
  • Rob Von Arx – second engineer
  • Louil Silas, Jr. – mixing, remixing (1, 8)
  • Greg Royal – editing (8)
  • Steve Hall – mastering at Future Disc (Hollywood, California)
  • Zetra Smith – production coordinator
  • Matisse Euell – production assistant (1-7, 9, 10)
  • Jamie Newton – production assistant (8)
  • Jeff Adamoff – art direction
  • Michael Diehl – design
  • Randee St. Nicholas – photography, cover concept
  • Carmé Tenuta – make-up
  • Lynn Bugai – stylist

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Promis, Jose F.. Pebbles review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  2. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 8592". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  3. "Dutchcharts.nl – Pebbles – Pebbles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  4. "Pebbles | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  5. "Pebbles Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  6. "Pebbles Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  7. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  8. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  9. "American album certifications – Pebbles – Pebbles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
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