According to band founder/singer Don Dokken, Back in the Streets was a demo tape that was stolen from him.

Since it is a bootleg release, Don Dokken has reportedly stated that it is acceptable to duplicate this material.

Dokken's rationale is that releasing the material to the public domain will severely curb the ability of the bootleggers to profit financially.

Of the members of Dokken associated with the major label releases from 1983 onward, only Don plays on this album.

[2] The Back in the Streets EP tracks are also included on the 2020 Dokken archives release, The Lost Songs: 1978-1981.