Components of Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt	$ 2,376,478		$ 2,378,786
Obligation under capital lease (including current portion)	17,124		17,232
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	1,136,866	[1]	1,139,174	[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		210,000
7.75% Senior notes due 2020
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt	$ 320,000		$ 320,000

[1] Amount includes unamortized premium of $11,866 and $14,174 as of January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively.