Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988
“Catch My Fall” is a song by Billy Idol from his 1983 studio album Rebel Yell. It became the album’s fourth and final single (released in 1984). It was written by Idol and produced by Keith Forsey. In December 1984 the song reached #50 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In 1988 the song was re-released as a single in the UK to promote the Billy Idol hits package “Idol Songs”, “Catch My Fall” was also remixed for inclusion on the remix album “Vital Idol” The 1988 re-release reached #63 in the UK.
David Mallet directed the song’s original 1984 music video.
SIDE A:
Catch My Fall (The Remix Fix) 4:56
Remix [Uncredited] – Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
SIDE B:
All Summer Single 4:34
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Catch My Fall | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #50 |
| 1984 | Catch My Fall | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #24 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – IDOLX 13
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Aug 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
- Composed By – Idol*
- Photography By [Back Photo] – Albert Sanchez
- Photography By [Front Photo] – Timothy White (3)
- Producer – Keith Forsey
NOTES:
Track A is printed on the back sleeve as “Catch My Fall (Re-Mix Fix)”.
“IDOL SONGS” – 11 Of The Best available on album, CD, and cassette.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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Wow. I remember this.
Billy Idol made a huge impression on me during high school, starting with Generation X and then his MTV transformation into a glamour boy.
I had all his music back then (and I’ve still got it). Where do the years go?
Thanks Paul, for this memory trigger.
Billy Idol is always welcome!!! Thank you so much Paul for all your top-notch vinyl rips!!!
Hope you had a great break, you are tops!
FANTASTIC!!! I absolutely love Billy Idol remixes! They give his songs that extra oomph, much like the Def Leppard remixes from the Hysteria album! In my opinion, To Be A Lover (Mother Of Mercy Mix) is one of the greatest remixes of all time! But again, I love all his remixes! Rock music just sounds better, when the beats are emphasized, etc.
Thank you for another amazing vinyl transfer, Paul!
Thank you, Martika for another amazing comment. 🙂
Ooh, another rock post!!! Admittedly I’m not as familiar with The Remix Fix of Catch My Fall, as it was done for the Vital Idol album in the UK, but who doesn’t love Billy Idol?!! I love the Special Mix done for the US market in 1984, so that’s what this is all about – digging deeper in their catalogs. Can’t thank you enough Paul!!
You’re welcome, Retro Hound my pleasure 🙂
I was playing your rip of “White Wedding” earlier today, so this is a nice surprise to see another Billy Idol 12” gem.
Thanks Paul 🙂
I’m really excited for the B-side. I don’t think I know this one so I’m looking forward to it. Thank you, Paul! Billy Idol, ROCKS!!
Jeff
You’re welcome 🙂
Thanks! I forgot all about “Summer Single” too!
You’re welcome 🙂
Well, a Billy Idol post…it’s like you read my mind! 😆 thanks!
You’re welcome! 🙂