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Billy Idol's "To Be a Lover" is a 1986 pop-rock and new wave vinyl release from Chrysalis Records. It serves as the lead single from his third studio album, Whiplash Smile, and is available as a 7-inch single, 12-inch maxi-single, or limited edition 12-inch picture disc.Release and Track DetailsArtist: Billy IdolLabel: Chrysalis RecordsRelease Year: 1986Genre: Pop Rock, New WaveOriginal Song: A high-energy, rock-infused cover of William Bell and Booker T. Jones's 1968 soul track "I Forgot to Be Your Lover".Common Vinyl Formats12" Maxi-Single / Picture Disc: Often features extended mixes like the "Mother of Mercy Mix" or "Rock 'N' Roll Mix," alongside tracks like "All Summer Single".7" Standard Single: Plays at 45 RPM and typically features the standard radio edit paired with a picture sleeve or company sleeve.