On February 11, 1985, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Firm album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Sol Studios” in Cookham, Berkshire, England, and was produced by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers.

Personnel:

• Paul Rodgers– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
• Jimmy Page– acoustic and electric guitars
• Tony Franklin– fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals
• Chris Slade– drums, percussion
• Steve Dawson – trumpet
• Paul “Shilts” Weimar – baritone saxophone
• Willie Garnett – tenor saxophone
• Don Weller– tenor saxophone solo
• Sam Brown, Helen Chappelle, Joy Yates – backing vocals
• Stuart Epps– engineering
• Gordon Vicary – mastering
• Steve Maher – cover artwork
• Steve Privett – tape operation; supplier of tea, gin and tonics

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, except where noted.

1. Closer
2. Make or Break – Paul Rodgers
3. Someone to Love
4. Together
5. Radioactive – Paul Rodgers
6. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – Phil Spector, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
7. Money Can’t Buy – Paul Rodgers
8. Satisfaction Guaranteed
9. Midnight Moonlight