Dan Hartman’s 1978 disco song that became a major club hit and later a popular sampling source was “Instant Replay.”
Hartman released the song as the title track of his 1978 album Instant Replay. Its polished electronic production, prominent bassline, and repeated vocal hook helped it fit naturally into late-1970s disco club programming. The single reached the United States dance chart and also performed strongly in several international markets.
“Instant Replay” remained influential after the disco era because its rhythm and vocal elements were sampled or referenced by later dance and hip-hop artists. This gave the recording a second life beyond its original club success. Hartman had already worked as a songwriter and musician before becoming a solo performer, and the song became one of his best-known recordings.
It is sometimes confused with “Relight My Fire,” another Hartman-associated disco hit. However, “Relight My Fire” was recorded earlier by Hartman and later became especially prominent through cover versions, while “Instant Replay” is the 1978 title-track single.