The first four songs recorded, "Teenarama," "Girls That Don't Exist," "Rock and Roll Love Letter" and a new version of the previously released single "Starry Eyes," were produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange.

The last song recorded, "The Phone," was a late addition to the album and was produced by Huw Gower.

"The Phone" replaced "Rock and Roll Love Letter" which was dropped from the album after it was released as a single in April but was not well received.

[6] The Records was received positively in publications such as Creem and Trouser Press.

[7][8] Limited edition UK pressings of the album contained a bonus 12-inch EP titled High Heels featuring four cover songs.