Billy Idol – Billy Idol (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982

Billy Idol is an LP by Billy Idol from 1982 released on the Chrysalis label.

About this album

Billy Idol introduced the former Generation X frontman as a solo star with a leaner, harder-edged pop rock sound. Released in 1982, the album paired Steve Stevens’ sharply stylised guitar work with terse hooks and a polished New York sheen, giving Idol a distinct identity beyond punk. "White Wedding (Part 1)" became the breakthrough that pushed him into mainstream visibility, while "Hot In The City" reinforced his radio appeal. Cut with a compact, direct approach, the record helped define early-1980s crossover rock and established Idol’s swaggering persona for the decade ahead.