Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf. Composed by Jim Steinman, the album was developed from the musical Neverland, a futuristic rock version of Peter Pan which Steinman wrote for a workshop in 1974. It was recorded during 1975 and 1976 at various studios, including Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York. The album was produced by Todd Rundgren, and released in October 1977 by Cleveland International Records and Epic Records.