Field's first solo album, "Bad Habits", was released in June 1981 via WEA in Australia and Europe and CBS in the United States. It was arranged by Tom Price and co-produced by Field and Price. It peaked at No. 1 on the Kent Music Report, and No. 4 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. The title track had appeared in April and it reached No. 4 on the Kent Music Report singles chart, and No. 1 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. It is co-written by Field and Price and has been covered by other artists including David Lee Roth on his album "Diamond Dave" (July 2003), John Farnham/Anthony Warlow on "Highlights from The Main Event" (December 1998) and Jeff Duff.