Eventually, Inside Story would become one of Jones' greatest album successes, making the top 40 in a number of European countries. The promotional strategy would include magazine and newspaper advertisements, street posters, radio spots and more, with the record company targeting the US market, where Grace had never been a mainstream pop star. The release of Inside Story was surrounded by Manhattan Records' "most extensive marketing and merchandising campaign ever", as described by the Billboard magazine. The artwork for the album was designed by Richard Bernstein, who had previously worked with Jones on artwork for the '70s albums Portfolio, Fame and Muse. All songs were written by Grace Jones and Bruce Woolley. Musically, the album explores varieties of pop music, with elements of jazz, gospel and Caribbean sounds, marking the point when Jones turned towards a more accessible, commercial sound. Inside Story is notable for being Jones' first foray into production, which resulted in frequent, heated clashes with Rodgers. The album was recorded at Skyline Studios in New York and post-produced at Atlantic Studios and Sterling Sound. Released under her new contract with Manhattan Records, Inside Story saw Jones working with producer Nile Rodgers of Chic (Jones had previously tried to work with the band during the disco era). Having achieved a major success with the comeback album Slave to the Rhythm and the best-selling hits compilation Island Life, both in 1985, Grace Jones delivered her next album the following year. The album spawned the hit single "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)". Inside Story is the eighth studio album by Grace Jones, released in 1986, and her first with the Manhattan Records label.
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