Billy Idol (album)
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| Released | 16 July 1982 | |||
| Studio | Westlake (Los Angeles) | |||
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| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Producer | Keith Forsey | |||
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Cover for the 1983 reissue of the album. | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | B |
| Smash Hits | 1/10 |
Billy Idol is the debut studio album by English rock musician Billy Idol, released on 16 July 1982 by Chrysalis Records. It was the first album by Idol since the break-up of punk rock band Gen X, and his first time collaborating with guitarist Steve Stevens. The album's success was helped by music videos of "Hot in the City" and "White Wedding" being in heavy rotation on MTV. Despite this, some criticized Idol for "selling out", even falsely claiming he was influenced by label executives and managers.