Let's Dance is a 1983 album by
David Bowie. Co-produced by
Chic's
Nile Rodgers, the album contained three of his most successful singles; the title track, "
Let's Dance", reached No. 1 in the UK, US and various other countries, "
Modern Love" and "
China Girl" both reached No. 2 in the UK. "China Girl" was a new version of a song which Bowie had co-written with
Iggy Pop for the latter's 1977 album
The Idiot. The album also contains a rerecorded version of the song "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" which had been a minor hit for Bowie a year earlier.
Let's Dance was a stepping stone for the career of the
Texas blues guitarist
Stevie Ray Vaughan, who played on it. The album was released as a limited edition
picture disc in 1983.
Let's Dance has sold 10.7 million copies worldwide, making it Bowie's best-selling album.
Let's Dance is Bowie's 18th official album release since his
debut in 1967, including two live albums, one covers album (
Pin Ups, 1973), and a
collaboration with the
Philadelphia Orchestra (1977).