ACE FREHLEY - Frehley’s Comet 12" Vinyl LP Album

- The Spaceman’s Triumphant Return to Rock – 1987’s Hard-Hitting Solo Statement

Front cover of the 1987 Ace Frehley Frehley's Comet LP. It features a starry space background with a glowing comet and a metallic logo resembling a planet with the words Frehley's Comet in bold red and yellow lettering. The artist's name appears at the top in a matching font.

Released in 1987, Frehley’s Comet marked Ace Frehley’s first full album after parting ways with Kiss. Showcasing his signature guitar style and space-themed flair, the record blends hard rock anthems like "Rock Soldiers" with melodic cuts such as "Into the Night". Backed by a strong band and produced by Eddie Kramer, this LP cemented Frehley’s place as a solo force in glam-era heavy metal.

"Frehley's Comet" 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 Frehley's Comet, his triumphant second solo album and the first released since officially parting ways with Kiss (we all remember the 1978 original, of course).

Frehley, forever known as "The Spaceman," 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." He even tackled "Into the Night," a Russ Ballard cover that had Ace chasing the charts. While its slick, synth-kissed pop-rock sound raised a few purist eyebrows, that shimmering production was already baked into Ballard's original track—Frehley just polished it until it gleamed.

Frehley wasn't exactly known for his vocal prowess, but here he lets loose with a raw, passionate delivery that perfectly complements the music. Co-produced by Ace Frehley himself alongside the veteran Eddie Kramer, a man whose sonic history stretched from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin, the album boasts a crisp, polished sound that allows Frehley's riffs and solos to truly shine. The tracks were captured not at the ubiquitous Record Plant, but across legendary New York haunts like Right Track Studios and Sound Ideas. Frehley's Comet feels like a defiant roar amidst the changing landscape of '80s rock, a perfectly preserved sonic artifact of an analog Spaceman conquering a digital world.

Production & Recording Information:

Music Genre:

Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

Hard Rock / Heavy Metal from the mid-1980s – melodic yet powerful, blending Ace Frehley’s classic KISS-style guitar tone with the arena polish of the Megaforce era.

Label & Catalognr:

Megaforce Worldwide – Cat#: 781 749-1

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo
Total Weight: 230g

Year & Country:

1987 – Germany

Producers:
  • Ace Frehley – Producer
    Ace Frehley (1951–2025) was the electrifying guitarist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded KISS in 1973, defining its space-age sound and image. After leaving in 1982, he led Frehley’s Comet through the late ’80s, later returning for KISS reunions and solo tours that spanned five decades of hard rock history. Read more on Ace .
  • Eddie Kramer – Producer
    Renowned recording producer and engineer, known for his collaborations with Hendrix, Zeppelin, and Kiss.
  • John Regan – Assistant Producer
    Veteran bassist and studio producer who worked with Peter Frampton and the Rolling Stones before joining Frehley’s Comet.
  • Tod Howarth – Assistant Producer
    Singer-guitarist and songwriter, known for his melodic sensibility and later collaborations with Cheap Trick and 707.
  • Jon Zazula – Executive Producer
    Founder of Megaforce Records, instrumental in launching the careers of Metallica, Anthrax, and Overkill during the 1980s metal boom.
Sound & Recording Engineers:
  • Chris "Dr Metal" Bubacz – Sound Engineer
    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 – Recording Engineer
    Started in the early 1970s with sound engineering; worked with Aerosmith, Ace Frehley, Lou Reed, Kiss, and Alice Cooper.
  • Eddie Kramer – Sound Engineer
    Renowned recording producer and engineer, known for his collaborations with Hendrix, Zeppelin, and Kiss.
  • Mario Rodriguez – Recording Engineer
    Studio engineer active in New York’s rock scene during the 1980s, contributing to several Megaforce projects.
Recording Location:

Right Track Studios, NYC – Master Sound Studios, Astoria – Sound Ideas, NYC – Bear Tracks, Suffern, NY

Mixing Studio & Location:

Right Track Studios, New York City

Mastering Engineer & Location:
  • George Marino – Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound, NYC
    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
Album Cover Design & Artwork:
  • Bob Defrin – Art Direction
    Bob Defrin is a renowned art director and album cover designer best known for his striking visuals for hard rock and heavy metal acts in the 1980s. His bold, memorable imagery helped define the visual identity of bands like AC/DC, Twisted Sister, and Metallica. Discover more in this profile.
  • Don Brautigam – Logo Design

    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.

Photography:
  • Ebet Roberts – Back Cover Photography
    Photographer active since the 1970s; shot hundreds of rock legends including Bob Marley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and Frank Zappa. Her portraits helped define rock’s visual legacy across magazines and album sleeves.
  • Ron Garrison – Inner Sleeve Photography
    Rock photographer known for his detailed studio and live shots used in 1980s hard rock album packaging.

Band Members / Musicians:

Band Line-up:
  • Ace Frehley – Lead Vocals, Guitars
    Ace Frehley (1951–2025) was the electrifying guitarist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded KISS in 1973, defining its space-age sound and image. After leaving in 1982, he led Frehley’s Comet through the late ’80s, later returning for KISS reunions and solo tours that spanned five decades of hard rock history. Read more on Ace .
  • Tod Howarth – Lead Vocals, Guitars
    Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, formerly with 707, who brought melodic hooks and harmonies to Frehley’s Comet. Later contributed to tours and recordings with Cheap Trick and other melodic rock acts.
Supporting Musicians:
  • John Regan – Bass
    Veteran studio bassist and producer who worked with Peter Frampton, the Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. His steady playing provided the backbone of Frehley’s Comet’s rhythmic sound.
  • Anton Fig – Drums, Percussion
    Anton Fig — South African session drummer and tasteful stick wizard: thunder for Paul Shaffer’s house band (1986–2015), played on Ace Frehley’s 1978 solo LP, sat in on KISS’s Dynasty (1979) and Unmasked (1980) and was in Frehley’s Comet (1984–1987). Tight fills, studio cred and a drummer collectors nod at. Anton Fig — Wiki

Complete Track-listing:

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Rock Soldiers Single
    The anthem-like opener co-written by Ace and Chip Taylor, released as the lead single celebrating Frehley’s comeback and defiance after leaving KISS.
  2. Breakout Co-Written (Carr)
    Originally co-written with Eric Carr during KISS sessions, this track blends heavy riffs with intricate drumming and showcases Frehley’s raw hard rock roots.
  3. Into The Night Cover (Ballard) Single
    A Russ Ballard cover that became the album’s most recognized single, featuring Frehley’s signature melodic phrasing and strong MTV airplay in 1987.
  4. Something Moved
    Sung by Tod Howarth, this fast-paced rocker injects melodic AOR energy and demonstrates the band’s collaborative chemistry.
  5. We Got Your Rock
    A pure hard rock anthem celebrating the genre itself — catchy, unpretentious, and tailor-made for arena audiences of the late '80s.
Video: Frehley's Comet - Into The Night 1987 [Official Music Video]
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Love Me Right
    A polished melodic rocker with clear vocal harmonies and a radio-friendly groove typical of the Frehley’s Comet sound.
  2. Calling To You Re-Worked (707)
    Originally recorded by Howarth’s earlier band 707, reworked here with heavier guitars and Frehley’s touch — bridging AOR and hard rock traditions.
  3. Dolls
    A quirky, almost psychedelic tune that breaks from the album’s rock template, adding humor and experimentation to the mix.
  4. Stranger In A Strange Land
    A mid-tempo track with a sci-fi twist, lyrically mirroring Frehley’s fascination with space and personal alienation.
  5. Fractured Too (Instrumental)
    Instrumental sequel to “Fractured Mirror” from Frehley’s 1978 solo album, showcasing melodic guitar layering and atmospheric phrasing.
Video: Ace Frehley - Calling to You

Disclaimer: Track durations not listed; may vary slightly between country editions or reissues.

Album Front Cover Photo
Front cover of the 1987 Ace Frehley Frehley's Comet LP. It features a starry space background with a glowing comet and a metallic logo resembling a planet with the words Frehley's Comet in bold red and yellow lettering. The artist's name appears at the top in a matching font.

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.

Album Back Cover Photo
Back cover of the 1987 Frehley's Comet LP by Ace Frehley, featuring the band members in black outfits against a blue cosmic background with red tracklist and production credits above.

The back cover of Frehley's Comet presents a highly stylized image of the band set against a dramatic, deep-space background filled with stars and glowing nebulae. A blue-to-purple cosmic gradient forms the backdrop, matching the galactic theme established on the front cover.

Centered at the bottom half of the cover, all four band members—Anton Fig, Ace Frehley, John Regan, and Tod Howarth—pose confidently in coordinated black outfits, each wearing a circular "WM" badge on their lapel. Frehley, in particular, stands out in leather pants and a flowing black coat, his hand casually resting on Regan’s shoulder.

The track listing for both sides appears at the top in bold red font. Side One includes “Rock Soldiers,” “Breakout,” and “Into the Night,” while Side Two features “Love Me Right,” “Dolls,” and the instrumental closer “Fractured Too.” Below the track list, in smaller red text, are detailed production credits, including mentions of Eddie Kramer, Jon Zazula, and various engineers and studios across New York.

In the bottom right corner, the Megaforce Worldwide logo is displayed, emphasizing the label’s branding. A barcode and catalog number appear in the upper right, identifying this as Megaforce Worldwide 781 749-1, a German-manufactured edition.

Inner Sleeve – Side One
Custom inner sleeve of Ace Frehley's 1987 Frehley's Comet LP featuring Side One lyrics printed over a greyscale image of a rocky or lunar surface with a deep crater in the foreground.

This is the original custom inner sleeve (Side One) of Ace Frehley's 1987 Frehley’s Comet LP. The layout follows the space motif of the album, featuring a high-contrast black-and-white background that resembles the rugged, dusty terrain of a moon or asteroid surface. A deep, rounded crater dominates the bottom center of the sleeve.

Five neatly aligned columns of text overlay the imagery. On the left, production credits list all key contributors including Ace Frehley, Eddie Kramer, Jon Zazula, George Marino, and the engineering team. The remaining columns contain the full lyrics to Side One’s tracks: "Rock Soldiers," "Breakout," "Into the Night," and "Something Moved". Each song title is in bold uppercase, followed by lyrics in small, legible black type.

The songwriters and publishers are also credited, and at the very bottom right is a small printed note: “All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.” This inner sleeve complements its Side Two counterpart, offering fans a complete visual and lyrical experience packaged with the original German LP release.

Inner Sleeve – Side Two
Original custom inner sleeve of Ace Frehley's 1987 LP Frehley's Comet, featuring printed lyrics of Side Two songs on a grayscale close-up of a comet or rocky surface.

This image shows the original custom inner sleeve (Side Two) of the 1987 Frehley's Comet LP by Ace Frehley. The entire surface is covered with a detailed grayscale photographic background, resembling the rough, cratered surface of a comet or celestial body. The image evokes a cold, interstellar feel consistent with the album’s space theme.

Superimposed over the background in bold black type are the full lyrics to six songs from the album's second side: "We Got Your Rock," "Love Me Right," "Calling to You," "Dolls," "Stranger in a Strange Land," and the instrumental "Fractured Too". Each song title is capitalized and followed by the duration and songwriting credits.

The layout is clean and orderly, with lyrics arranged in five neat columns. At the very bottom right corner appears the copyright line: "All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission," along with music publishing details such as ASCAP and Rare Blue Music Inc. A subtle crease is visible at the bottom left, indicating this is an authentic vintage inner sleeve from the vinyl package.

Close-up of Side One record’s label
Label of Side One of Ace Frehley's 1987 Frehley's Comet LP released by Megaforce Worldwide and Atlantic Records, showing track titles, durations, and production credits printed in white on a black vinyl background.

This high-resolution image displays the Side One record label of the 1987 LP Frehley’s Comet by Ace Frehley. Centered on a matte black vinyl surface, the label features white text arranged in a clean, circular layout. At the top, the logos for MEGAFORCE WORLDWIDE and the clenched fist emblem are prominently displayed in metallic silver type.

Beneath the logos, the artist’s name ACE FREHLEY and album title FREHLEY’S COMET appear in all caps. The label identifies this as Side One and includes the STEREO marking alongside the copyright societies GEMA/BIEM.

The five tracks on Side One are listed numerically with durations and songwriting credits:
1. Rock Soldiers – 5:05
2. Breakout – 3:38
3. Into the Night – 4:12
4. Something Moved – 4:02
5. We Got Your Rock – 4:12

Production credits note Eddie Kramer and Ace Frehley with additional attributions to Megaforce Records Inc. and Atlantic Recording Corporation for the U.S. and WEA International for global distribution. The catalog number 781 749-1 and Atlantic's classic stacked logo appear at the bottom, with markings for 33 RPM playback and label code LC 0121.

Surrounding the perimeter is legal text in multiple languages forbidding unauthorized reproduction, hiring, or broadcasting of the record. The entire presentation underscores the album’s professional production and international release format.

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