Billy Idol is the eponymous debut studio album by vocalist Billy Idol, released on 16 July 1982 by Chrysalis Records. After the breakup of the band Generation X and the release of his first solo extended play, Don't Stop (1981), Idol began working on his debut album. Produced by Keith Forsey, Billy Idol is a rock album with strong influences of new wave. Upon its release, the album was a commercial success, peaking at number #45 on the Billboard 200.
