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Generation X: Valley of the Dolls

On January 26, 1979, “Chrysalis” label released “Valley of the Dolls”, the second Generation X studio album. It was recorded in 1978, at “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Hunter.

Personnel:

  • Billy Idol − vocals
  • Bob “Derwood” Andrews − guitar
  • Tony James − bass
  • Mark Laff − drums
  • Clive Bunker – drums
  • Gary Edwards – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Idol and Tony James, except where noted.

  1. Running with the Boss Sound – Billy Idol, Tony James, Bob Andrews
  2. Night of the Cadillacs
  3. Paradise West
  4. Friday’s Angels
  5. King Rocker
  6. Valley of the Dolls
  7. English Dream
  8. Love Like Fire
  9. The Prime of Kenny Silvers (part one)
  10. The Prime of Kenny Silvers (part two)

Generation X: Same

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On March 17, 1978, “Chrysalis” label released the self-titled, debut Generation X album. It was recorded January – February 1978, and was produced by Martin Rushent.

Personnel:

  • Billy Idol− vocals
  • Bob “Derwood” Andrews− guitar
  • Tony James− bass
  • Mark Laff− drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Idol and Tony James.

  1. From the Heart
  2. One Hundred Punks
  3. Listen
  4. Ready Steady Go
  5. Kleenex
  6. Promises Promises
  7. Day by Day
  8. The Invisible Man
  9. Kiss Me Deadly
  10. Too Personal
  11. Youth Youth Youth