Chic was the 1977 debut studio album of the disco group Chic.
The album introduced the partnership of guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards, whose tightly interlocking playing became central to Chic’s sound. It included the group’s debut single, “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah),” which became a major club and chart success.
Chic was released by Atlantic Records and helped establish the band’s elegant, rhythm-focused approach to disco. Rather than relying only on dense orchestration, the recordings emphasized a precise bass line, clipped guitar work, and polished ensemble arrangements. The album’s success paved the way for later Chic releases such as C’est Chic and Risqué.
The one-word title can cause confusion with the group’s name and with later albums. C’est Chic was released in 1978, while Risqué followed in 1979. The debut is simply titled Chic, and it should not be mistaken for the group’s later album that contained “Le Freak.”