Dancing With Myself/ Happy People

This is the first issue of one of Idol's signature non-hits. It features his old band, Generation X, on backup, and on this first release, they are credited with Idol, as "Billy Idol and Gen X." The track was re-released in 1983 on Chrysalis 42723 (when it "bubbled under" the Bilozoard Hot 100 at #102), but the credits make no mention of Gen X. Though still failing to make an impression in the U.S., it's one of Idol's very best dance numbers, going at the speed of rockabilly. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Chrysalis Records factory sleeve.