Which 1977 album by Donna Summer became the first album to reach number one on Billboard’s dance chart?

Donna Summer’s 1977 album I Remember Yesterday became the first album to reach number one on Billboard’s dance chart.

The concept album presents songs in styles associated with different periods, moving from older pop and dance sounds toward futuristic electronic disco. Its closing track, “I Feel Love,” became especially influential because of its fully electronic backing and Giorgio Moroder’s pioneering production.

I Remember Yesterday was Summer’s fifth studio album and was released by Casablanca Records. The album reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard 200, while its dance-chart performance reflected Summer’s enormous importance in clubs.

The album is sometimes remembered mainly as the home of “I Feel Love,” but its structure is broader than a single-song showcase. Its time-travel concept and electronic finale helped connect disco with later synth-pop and dance music.