Melissa Etheridge is the self-titled debut album by singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music).

Track listing

all songs by Melissa Etheridge

1. "Similar Features" - 4:42
2. "Chrome Plated Heart" - 3:59
3. "Like the Way I Do" - 5:23
4. "Precious Pain" - 4:15
5. "Don't You Need" - 4:59
6. "The Late September Dogs" - 6:33
7. "Occasionally" - 2:36
8. "Watching You" - 5:33
9. "Bring Me Some Water" - 3:52
10. "I Want You" - 4:07

Personnel

• Melissa Etheridge - acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals
• Wally Badarou - keyboard
• Craig Krampf - percussion, drums
• Kevin McCormick - bass
• Johnny Lee Schell - guitar
• Scott Thurston - keyboard
• Richard Wachtel - guitar
• Waddy Wachtel - guitar

Production

• Producers: Melissa Etheridge, Niko Bolas, Craig Krampf, Kevin McCormick
• Executive producers: Chris Blackwell, Rob Fraboni
• Engineers: Allan Blazek, Jim Nipar
• Assistant engineer: David Kane
• Mixing assistants: Duane Seykora, Bob Vogt
• Mastering: Stephen Marcussen
• Arrangers: Melissa Etheridge, Craig Krampf
• Photography: George DuBose
• Cover design: Tony Wright

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Singles - Billboard (North America)