Celebrating 37 Years of Martika’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Martika’ (1988)

October 18, 2025 Albumism Staff

Artist: Martika
Title: Martika (debut album)
Released: October 18, 1988
Label: CBS/Columbia/Sony
Running Time: 42 minutes
Our Favorite Songs: “More Than You Know” | “Toy Soldiers” | “You Got Me Into This”

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