In the Heat of the Night (Pat Benatar album)

In the Heat of the Night is the debut studio album by American rock singer Pat Benatar, released in August 1979. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album features several singles that became signature songs for Benatar, including "Heartbreaker," "I Need a Lover," and "If You Think You Know How to Love Me." The album's success helped establish Benatar as a prominent female rock vocalist in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Produced by Mike Chapman, the album showcased Benatar's powerful vocals and the band's hard rock sound. The songs typically explored themes of love, loss, and female empowerment. The album is considered a classic of the late 1970s rock era and helped pave the way for other female rock artists.

The track listing includes: "Heartbreaker," "I Need a Lover," "If You Think You Know How to Love Me," "In the Heat of the Night," "My Clone Sleeps Alone," "You Better Run," "Never Wanna Leave You," "No Promises in the Dark" (which appeared on her follow-up album Crimes of Passion but was initially recorded during these sessions), "Walking in the Underground," and "Rated X." Some versions may include additional bonus tracks.