Bat Out of Hell Meat Loaf 1977 Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf, as well as his first collaboration with composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren. The album was released in September 1977 on Cleveland International/Epic Records. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time with its musical style being influenced by Steinman's appreciation of Richard Wagner, Phil Spector, Bruce Springsteen and The Who. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it at numb