Vital Idol

Vital Idol is a 1985 compilation by English rock singer Billy Idol.[1] It contains remixed songs from his first two albums and the Don't Stop EP. The album was reissued in the US with extra tracks in 1987, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200.[3] The US release was supported by a live single version of "Mony Mony".

Vital Idol
Remix album by Billy Idol
Released	June 1985 (UK) September 1987 (US)
Recorded	various
Genre	Rock
Length	49:45
Label	Chrysalis
Producer	Keith Forsey Jennifer Barbee Bryan Kelley Shaun Ward
Billy Idol chronology
Rebel Yell (1983) Vital Idol (1985) Whiplash Smile (1986)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Robert Christgau	B+ [2]

The original release, sporting a photo from the "Dancing with Myself" video was originally released as a mini-LP in Europe in 1985. The US release was expanded to feature the "Mother Of Mercy Mix" of "To Be a Lover" and reissued in 1987 with different cover art, featuring a photo still from the live video for "Mony Mony" on CD. The 1987 issue was 24 bit digitally remastered and released globally in 2002.

The album has been certified by BPI and RIAA platinum.

Track listing

Vital Idol (1985)[1]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"White Wedding (Parts I & II)" (Shotgun Mix)	8:20
2.	"Dancing with Myself" (Uptown Mix)	5:57
3.	"Flesh for Fantasy" (Below the Belt Mix)	7:04
4.	"Catch My Fall" (Remix Fix)	4:56
5.	"Mony Mony" (Downtown Mix)	5:01
6.	"Love Calling" (Rub a Dub Dub Mix)	5:33
7.	"Hot in the City" (Exterminator Mix)	5:09

Vital Idol – US version (1987)

No.	Title	Length
1.	"White Wedding (Parts I & II)" (Shotgun Mix)	8:20
2.	"Mony Mony" (Downtown Mix)	5:01
3.	"Hot in the City" (Exterminator Mix)	5:09
4.	"Dancing with Myself" (Uptown Mix)	5:57
5.	"Flesh for Fantasy" (Below the Belt Mix)	7:04
6.	"To Be a Lover" (Mother of Mercy Mix)	6:49
7.	"Love Calling" (Rub a Dub Dub Mix)	5:33
8.	"Catch My Fall" (Remix Fix)	4:56

Vital Idol – Japan version (1988)

No.	Title	Length
1.	"White Wedding (Parts I & II)" (Shotgun Mix)	8:20
2.	"Mony Mony" (Hung Like a Pony Mix)	7:00
3.	"Hot in the City" (Exterminator Mix)	5:10
4.	"Dancing with Myself" (Uptown Mix)	5:59
5.	"Flesh for Fantasy" (Below the Belt Mix)	7:04
6.	"To Be a Lover" (Mother of Mercy Mix)	6:48
7.	"Love Calling" (Rub a Dub Dub Mix)	5:33
8.	"Catch My Fall" (Remix Fix)	4:56
9.	"Shakin' All Over" (Live)	4:39
10.	"Mony Mony" (Live)	4:06

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[4]	Gold	100,000^*
Germany (BVMI)[5]	Gold	250,000^^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[6]	Gold	7,500^^
United Kingdom (BPI)[7]	Platinum	300,000^^
United States (RIAA)[8]	Platinum	1,000,000^^
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Vital Idol: Revitalized

Vital Idol: Revitalized
Remix album by Billy Idol
Released	28 September 2018
Recorded	various
Genre	Rock music
Label	Capitol
Billy Idol chronology
Kings & Queens of the Underground (2014) Vital Idol: Revitalized (2018)

Vital Idol: Revitalized is a remixes compilation album by English rock vocalist Billy Idol released 28 September 2018. The album has been described as a "modern-day upgrade" of Vital Idol.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"White Wedding" (CRAY Remix)	3:28
2.	"Dancing with Myself" (RAC Remix)	3:33
3.	"Eyes Without a Face" (Tropkillaz Remix)	3:50
4.	"Rebel Yell" (The Crystal Method Remix)	5:23
5.	"(Do Not) Stand in the Shadows" (Moby Remix)	4:21
6.	"Flesh for Fantasy" (St Francis Hotel Remix)	3:37
7.	"Catch My Fall" (Juan Maclean Remix)	5:31
8.	"One Breath Away" (Paul Oakenfold Remix)	3:21
9.	"To Be a Lover" (DJDS Remix)	3:04
10.	"Don't Need a Gun" (Shiba San Remix)	3:26
11.	"Hot in the City" (Shotgun Mike Remix)	3:09

Digital version (bonus tracks)[9]

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Mony Mony" (Idol/Stevens Remix)	5:41
13.	"One Breath Away" (Paul Oakenfold Remix – Extended Version)	4:58
14.	"(Do Not) Stand in the Shaddows" (Moby Remix – Half Speed Version)	4:30
15.	"Save Me Now" (Lost Dog Remix)	4:42

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	28 September 2018	CD digital download	Capitol
	16 November 2018	LP

References

1. Steve Huey. "Vital Idol - Billy Idol | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
2. "CG: Billy Idol". Robert Christgau. 10 August 1993. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
3. Greg Prato (30 November 1955). "Billy Idol | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
4. "Les Certifications depuis 1973: Albums". Infodisc.fr. Retrieved 16 December 2019. (select "Billy Idol" from drop-down list)
5. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Billy Idol; 'Vital Idol')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
6. "New Zealand album certifications – Billy Idol – Vital Idol". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
7. "British album certifications – Billy Idol – Vital Idol". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 December 2019. Select albums in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Vital Idol in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
8. "American album certifications – Billy Idol – Vital Idol". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 16 December 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
9. "iTunes - Music - Vital Idol: Revitalized by Billy Idol". iTunes Store.