Alannah Myles' self-titled debut album, launched on March 28, 1989, marked her entry into the music scene. Highlighted by the global smash "Black Velvet," the album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one in Canada for two weeks, number 5 on the Billboard 200 in the United States, and number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's cover features photography by Canadian artist Deborah Samuel.