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1987 studio album by Pebbles
Pebbles
Studio album by Pebbles
ReleasedNovember 16, 1987
Recorded1986–1987
Studio Various
    • Studio 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

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 No. 5) and "Mercedes Boy" (US No. 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

Weekly charts

Chart (1987–1988) Peak
position
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 43
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 56
UK Albums (OCC) 56
US Billboard 200 14
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 5

Year-end charts

Chart (1988) Position
US Billboard 200 36
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 13

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) 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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