ACE FREHLEY - Frehley's Comet LP 1987 Germany Rare Megaforce Release with Custom Inner Sleeve #vinylrecords

Ace Frehley Blasts Off With Frehley's Comet: A Sonic Middle Finger to the Kiss Army

Album Description:

In 1987, the music landscape was a curious beast. Glam rock's glitter had faded, replaced by the angst-ridden leather of Guns N' Roses and the neon theatrics of Bon Jovi. It was a time of big hair and even bigger egos, and against this backdrop, former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley unleashed his debut solo album, *Frehley's Comet*, a sonic middle finger to both his estranged bandmates and the changing tides of rock and roll.

Frehley, forever known as "The Spaceman" in Kiss thanks to his elaborate stage persona, had never been shy about his love of all things extraterrestrial. *Frehley's Comet* embraced that love fully, with its chrome-plated cover art depicting a sleek spaceship soaring through a starfield. This wasn't a subtle affair; Frehley was planting his flag firmly in the realm of unapologetic hard rock.

But peel back the spaceship exterior and you'll find a surprisingly diverse musical exploration. Sure, there are plenty of trademark Frehley scorchers like the opener "Rock Soldiers" and the fist-pumping "We Got Your Rock," but there are also moments of genuine tenderness, like the ballad "Love Me Right." "Into the Night," a cover of Russ Ballard's power ballad, even throws in a touch of synth, a controversial choice at the time for a hard rock purist like Frehley. Frehley wa

sn't exactly known for his vocal prowess, but here he lets loose with a raw, passionate delivery that perfectly complements the music. Produced by Eddie Kramer, a veteran who had worked with everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin, the album boasts a crisp, polished sound that allows Frehley's riffs and solos to truly shine. Recorded at the famed Record Plant Studios in New York City, a breeding ground for countless rock classics, *Frehley's Comet* feels like a product of its time and place, a defiant roar amidst the changing landscape of 80s rock.

Album Fact Sheet: ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet
Music Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Album Production Information: The album: "ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet " was produced by: Ace Frehley, Eddie Kramer Assistent producers: John Regan, Tod Howarth Executive Producer: Jon Zazula Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Chris , Corky Staziak, Eddie Kramer, Mario Rodriguez Mixed by: Eddie Kramer, Scott Mabuchi, Jeff Abikser This album was recorded at: Rightrack Studios, NYC - Master Sound Studios, Astoria - Sound Ideas, NYC - Bear Tracks, Suffern, NY Mixed at: Rightrack Studios, NYC Mastered by: George Marino at Sterling Sound, New York City. Art Direction – Bob Defrin Logo design; Don Brautigam Album back cover photography: Ebet Roberts Album inner sleeve photography: Ron Garrison
Additional Information on the production team Ace Frehley is mainly known as a musician with the "KISS" band, in 1984 he started his solo career and his band used the name "Ace Frehley" and "Frehley's Comet". Anton Fig - before joining Ace Frehley's band he played drums in the "Spider" and "Shanghai" bands. "Anton Fig" is mostly known for drummer in Letterman's house-band. Bob Defrin invites you to explore his legacy of iconic album artwork — visit his webpage now! Chris "Dr Metal" Bubacz is the legendary sound engineer behind some of metal’s most iconic records. Known for his sharp ears and fearless production style, he shaped the sound of Metallica, Anthrax, and Znöwhite in the 1980s. His legacy still echoes in heavy music today. Read his full biography. Corky Staziak started in the early 1970s with sound engineering , bands he has been working with include: Aerosmith, Ace Frehley, Lou Reed, Kiss, Alice Cooper, etc The life and work of Don Brautigam, the legendary graphic artist behind iconic album covers of the 1980s. Learn more about his creative journey and timeless influence. Ebet Roberts is a photographing starting in the 1970s and hundreds of rock musicians, amongst who are: "Bob Marley", "Stevie Ray Vaughan", "Johnny Winter", "Frank Zappa", and many others. Edwin H. "Eddie" Kramer ( is a recording producer and engineer. Kramer has collaborated with several artists now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including the Beatles, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Carlos Santana. Source: Wikipedia George Marino was a legendary mastering engineer whose expertise shaped the sound of countless iconic albums. Born in 1947, he honed his craft at Capitol Records before joining Sterling Sound in 1973. His mastering work on albums by AC/DC, Metallica, and Guns N' Roses defined rock and metal's sonic power. His legacy endures through his meticulous audio craftsmanship. Learn more Jeff Abikser - sound engineer who has been working for Anthrax and "Ace Frehley" during the 1980s. John Regan - Bass player and producer who has been playing with "Frehley's Comet", "Peter Frampton", "Rolling Stones" and others. Jon Zazula is founder of the Megaforce record company and discovered and promoted Metallica.
Record Label & Catalognr: Megaforce Worldwide 781 749-1
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) Weight: 230 gram
Year & Country: 1987 Manufactured in Germany

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet

Ace Frehley - Lead vocals, Guitars
Tod Howarth - Lead vocals, Guitars
John Regan - Bass
Anton Fig - Drums, Percussion

Complete Track-listing of the album "ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet "

The detailed tracklist of this record "ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet " is:

Track-listing Side One:

Rock Soldiers
Breakout
Into The Night
Something Moved
We Got Your Rock

Track-listing Side Two:

Love Me Right
Calling To You
Dolls
Stranger In A Strange Land
Fractured Too (Instrumental)

High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover "ACE FREHLEY Frehley’s Comet "

Frehley's Comet album cover art presents a bold, cosmic design that reflects the artist’s Spaceman persona. The background is a dense, dark blue starfield filled with dozens of small, bright stars scattered throughout the top left to bottom right. A prominent white comet streaks diagonally across the upper right quadrant, trailing a glowing path across the galaxy-like sky.

The band name ACE FREHLEY is displayed at the top center in large, capitalized letters. The text is colored in red with a yellow gradient and a bold black shadow, giving it a three-dimensional pop-out effect. Near the center of the composition is a large metallic silver-blue planet or sphere, from which two sharp metallic banners extend.

These banners contain the text FREHLEY'S COMET, each word in the same red-yellow gradient and angular font as the artist’s name above. The design resembles a space mission emblem, and the vivid red-to-blue gradient background in the lower right corner adds a fiery, atmospheric glow that contrasts with the cool blue of space.

This 1987 German pressing is notable for its custom inner sleeve and striking artwork, making it visually distinctive among Ace Frehley’s solo releases.