Written and produced by Lewis Martineé, the single was originally released in 1984 on the Pantera label with Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé) as the lead singer.

The single was re-recorded in 1987 with Jeanette Jurado as the lead vocalist and included on the group's debut album, Exposure (1987), when it was finally released on compact disc in 1989.

"[3] The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in spring 1985.

[4] The re-recorded vocal version with Jurado reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1987.

[5] The music video for "Point of No Return" features Exposé performing in front of an energetic audience.