Out of the Cellar

Out of the Cellar is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Ratt, released in 1984 by Atlantic Records. The album was an immediate success, with wide airplay on radio and heavy rotation on MTV of its singles, especially the hit "Round and Round". The album is certified as triple platinum by the RIAA. The album brought Ratt to the top of the glam metal scene in Los Angeles. Out of the Cellar would prove to be the band's most successful album.

Production and composition
Produced by Beau Hill, Out of the Cellar features Ratt's best-known hit, "Round and Round". It also contains other popular songs such as "Wanted Man", "Lack of Communication", and a re-recorded version of "Back for More". The latter song originally appeared on the EP Ratt. "In Your Direction" was a song that Pearcy wrote when the band was still called Mickey Ratt. "I'm Insane" and "Scene of the Crime" were songs Crosby had co-written and performed with his pre-Ratt band, Mac Meda, featuring future Riverdogs vocalist Rob Lamothe. "Wanted Man" was co-written by bassist Joey Cristofanilli, who had briefly substituted for Juan Croucier. Original lyrics for "She Wants Money" and "Lack of Communication" have been posted on Croucier's website.

According to interviews with Hill that were shot for the film Hair I Go Again, Tom Allom was originally slated to produce the record before he was recruited to do it.

Cover art
The model on the album cover is actress Tawny Kitaen, better known for her appearances in Whitesnake music videos. The long-time girlfriend of Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby at the time, Kitaen also appeared in the "Back for More" music video.

Personnel
Ratt
 * Stephen Pearcy – lead vocals
 * Robbin Crosby – guitars, back-up vocals
 * Warren DeMartini – guitars, back-up vocals
 * Bobby Blotzer – drums, percussion
 * Juan Croucier – bass guitar, backing vocals

Technical
 * Beau Hill – producer, engineer
 * Jim Faraci – engineer
 * Dave Clark – assistant engineer
 * Clif Smith – assistant engineer
 * Robin Laine – assistant engineer
 * Ray Leonard – assistant engineer
 * Dennis King – mastering
 * Barry Levine – photography
 * Tawny Kitaen – cover model
 * Bob Defrin – art direction