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When Generation X became one of the first punk bands to appear on Top of the Pops, it became clear that Billy Idol had a future on very big stages. Their 1978 debut LP signaled major success, too, as it vaulted to #29 on the UK pop charts thanks to its irresistible (and influential) blend of punk energy, glam-rock style and power-pop infectiousness. These new deluxe reissues make a good thing yet better, pairing the complete original album (newly remastered from the original analog tapes) with every A- and B-side from their singles of the period PLUS 11 previously unreleased tracks. The album cuts "Listen," "Day by Day," "The Invisible Man," "Youth Youth Youth," "Too Personal" and "Kiss Me Deadly" join the single sides "Your Generation," "Wild Youth," "No No No," "Trying for Kicks," the unissued "Ready Steady Go" (Phil Wainman version), Winstanely mixes of "From the Heart," "One Hundred Punks," the outtakes "Gimme Some Truth," "Rock On Dub" and more on 2 CDs or triple vinyl! Chrysalis.