"The 1st Album" is the debut album by German duo Modern Talking, released on April 1, 1985 by the record label Hansa. The album includes the breakthrough singles "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" and "You Can Win If You Want", which are considered iconic songs of Euro disco. Both tracks topped the singles charts in Germany and many other countries.
Modern Talking, consisting of singer Thomas Anders and producer/composer Dieter Bohlen, burst onto the international music scene with "The 1st Album". The album was emblematic of their signature sound, a synthesis of catchy melodic hooks, high energy Euro disco beats, and lush, high production values.
"The 1st Album" peaked at No. 1 on the German album chart, and also managed to chart in many other countries, setting Modern Talking on a successful journey with hit after hit in the following years. It was presented in two different formats, standard and a limited edition white vinyl for collectors.
The album was produced, arranged, and composed by Dieter Bohlen, with the lyrics being written by Bohlen and Marc Cassandra, establishing a fruitful collaboration that would continue over the years. It consists of nine tracks and has a run-time of just over 33 minutes.
The fusion of Bohlen's pop sensibilities with Anders' soulful crooning ensured that "The 1st Album" made a significant impact upon its release, and it remains a classic of the 1980s Euro disco scene. Over three decades after its original release, "The 1st Album" continues to enjoy enduring popularity with fans of Euro disco and Europop.
