Components of Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013		Feb. 02, 2013
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	$ 2,379,869		$ 2,373,366
Obligation under capital lease (including current portion)	17,262		17,286
9.25% Senior fixed rate notes due 2015
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt			220,270
9.625%/10.375% Senior toggle notes due 2015
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt			302,190
10.5% Senior subordinated notes due 2017
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	259,612		259,612
9.0% Senior secured first lien notes due 2019
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	1,140,257	[1]	1,141,294	[1]
8.875% Senior secured second lien notes due 2019
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	450,000		450,000
6.125% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	210,000
7.75% Senior notes due 2020
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	$ 320,000

[1] Amounts include unamortized premium of $15,257 and $16,294 as of August 3, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively.