The Original Hit Collection

~ Release by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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▼ CD 1
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1I Love Rock 'n' Roll
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981), Boardwalk Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1982) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
produced for:
Jett Lag Productions
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 484)
cover recording of:
I Love Rock ’n’ Roll (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Jake Hooker (rock guitarist, songwriter, producer & manager, member of The Arrows) and Alan Merrill
publisher:
Finchley Music Corp.
4.552:57
2(I'm Gonna) Run Away
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
recording of:
(I'm Gonna) Run Away (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
32:30
3Love Is Pain
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981), Boardwalk Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1982) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
produced for:
Jett Lag Productions
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
recording of:
Love Is Pain (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
publisher:
Jett Pack Music, Inc.
23:08
4Nag
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
cover recording of:
Nag (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lyricist and composer:
Arthur Crier
22:45
5Crimson and Clover
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Eric Ambel (from 1981-06 until 1981-09), Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
cover recording of:
Crimson and Clover (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Tommy James (American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer) and Pete Lucia Jr.
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, Planetary Nom (publisher) and Big Seven Music Corp. (in 1987)
43:18
6Victim of Circumstance
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
recording of:
Victim of Circumstance (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
22:56
7Bits and Pieces
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
cover recording of:
Bits and Pieces (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Dave Clark (UK drummer for the Dave Clark Five) and Mike Smith (Lead vocalist and keyboard player for The Dave Clark Five)
32:09
8Be Straight
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
recording of:
Be Straight (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Joan Jett, Greg Kihn and Kenny Laguna
22:43
9You're Too Possessive
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer) (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
guitar:
Ricky Byrd (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981) and Blackheart Records Group (in 2015)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
recording of:
You're Too Possessive (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
writer:
Joan Jett
3.53:38
10Little Drummer Boy
engineer:
Gerry Gabinelli and Glen Kolotkin
associate producer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar and background vocals:
Gary Ryan (guitarist and composer)
drums (drum set):
Lee Crystal (drummer)
guest organ, guest piano and guest background vocals:
Kenny Laguna
guitar:
Eric Ambel, Ricky Byrd and Joan Jett
guest vocals:
Will "Dub" Jones (US R&B/doo wop vocalist)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackheart Records (in 1981)
recorded at:
Kingdom Sound in Syosset, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09) and Soundworks (New York) in New York, New York, United States (from 1981-06 until 1981-09)
cover recording of:
Carol of the Drum (aka “The Little Drummer Boy”)
lyricist and composer:
Katherine K. Davis (in 1941)
additional composer:
Henry Onorati (in 1958) and Harry Simeone (in 1958)
publisher:
EMI Mills Music (ASCAP-affiliated), International Korwin Corp., Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp. (in 1955) and Mills Music, Inc. (in 1964)
is based on:
Trad. (traditional Czech carol, became “Carol of the Drums”)
part of:
Psalty's Family Christmas Sing-A-Long
24:14
▼ CD 2
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1Bad Reputation
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
guitar:
Lea Hart and Joan Jett
piano:
Kenny Laguna
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 249)
recording of:
Bad Reputation
writer:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett, Martin Kupersmith and Kenny Laguna
publisher:
Jett Pack Music, Inc.
Joan Jett52:45
2Make Believe
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Jeff Peters (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Paul Simmons (drummer)
guitar:
Buzz Chandler (guitar player), Lea Hart, Frank Infante and Joan Jett
piano and tambourine:
Kenny Laguna
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
cover recording of:
Make Believe
writer:
Bo Gentry and Joey Levine
Joan Jett3.53:01
3You Don't Know What You've Got
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Richard D'Andrea (Bass player)
drums (drum set):
Joel Turrisi
guitar:
Joan Jett and Lou Maxfield (guitar player)
piano:
Kenny Laguna
background vocals:
Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
recording of:
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got
writer:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
Joan Jett33:30
4You Don't Own Me
cover recording of:
You Don’t Own Me
writer:
John Madara (in 1963) and David White (rock ’n’ roll pianist & songwriter, member of Danny & the Juniors) (in 1963)
publisher:
Merjoda Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Joan Jett2:52
5Too Bad on Your Birthday
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Jeff Peters (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Paul Simmons (drummer)
guitar:
Lea Hart and Joan Jett
piano:
Kenny Laguna
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
cover recording of:
Too Bad on Your Birthday
writer:
Charlie Karp and Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Benji Music Co.
Joan Jett2.52:53
6Doing Alright With the Boys
Joan Jett3:28
7Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah!)
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Jeff Peters (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Paul Simmons (drummer)
guitar:
Lea Hart and Joan Jett
piano:
Kenny Laguna
saxophone:
Johnny Earle
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell, Lea Hart, Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Jeff Peters (bassist) and Paul Simmons (drummer)
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
cover recording of:
Do You Wanna Touch Me
writer:
Gary Glitter and Mike Leander
Joan Jett4.353:38
8Let Me Go
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Jeff Peters (bassist)
clavinet, organ and piano:
Kenny Laguna
drums (drum set):
Paul Simmons (drummer)
guitar:
Lea Hart and Joan Jett
tubular bells:
Commander Goonwaddle (tubular bells)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
recording of:
Let Me Go
writer:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
Joan Jett3.52:34
9Shout
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Jeff Peters (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Paul Simmons (drummer)
guitar:
Lea Hart and Joan Jett
piano:
Kenny Laguna
saxophone:
Johnny Earle
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell, Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
cover recording of:
Shout
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
publisher:
Longitude Music Co. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Joan Jett32:46
10Jezebel
Joan Jett3:23
11Don't Abuse Me
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Paul Cook (drummer for the Sex Pistols), Ritchie Cordell, Steve Jones (Sex Pistols member) and Kenny Laguna
drums (drum set):
Paul Cook (drummer for the Sex Pistols)
guitar:
Joan Jett and Steve Jones (Sex Pistols member)
piano:
Jeff Bannister
saxophone:
Mick Eve
background vocals and lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
recording of:
Don’t Abuse Me
writer:
Joan Jett
Joan Jett2.53:34
12Wooly Bully
assistant engineer:
Butch Yates
engineer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer), Joe Latimer (Engineer) and Stuart Panes (Engineer)
associate producer:
Mark Dodson (UK producer)
producer:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
bass guitar:
Micky Groome (English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke
guitar:
Frank Infante and Joan Jett
piano:
Kenny Laguna
background vocals:
Ritchie Cordell and Kenny Laguna
lead vocals:
Joan Jett
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03), Fidelity Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-03 until 1980-03) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03 until 1980-03)
cover recording of:
Wooly Bully
lyricist and composer:
Domingo Samudio
publisher:
Beckie Publ. Co., Inc., Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Melodie der Welt (publisher)
Joan Jett32:17