It was produced and recorded by the band's former keyboard player, Matt Bayles, in February and March 2007.

It is the first Minus the Bear album to feature keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles after he left the band to concentrate on his career as a producer.

The first edition contained a Bonus CD with four tracks, two of which did not appear on Planet of Ice.

[3] To date, there have been four official pressings of Planet of Ice on vinyl.

Unique artwork was hand painted on each sleeve by Vinnie Fasano.