Unlike subsequent compilations such as The Definitive Collection, this record omits any hits Carmen had with his group the Raspberries.

It also fails to include any songs from his 1984 self-titled album on Geffen Records.

Carmen's original recordings of "That's Rock 'n' Roll" and "Hey Deanie" are included since the compositions became major hits as covers by teen idol Shawn Cassidy.

After an initial release on LP (AL-8547) and cassette (AC-8547), the album was reissued with a new catalogue number (ending in 8548) later in the year to include "Make Me Lose Control", his follow-up single to "Hungry Eyes", after it reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Note: "Make Me Lose Control" only appears on reissue copies of the compilation (those ending with the catalogue number 8548).