The Real McCoy (Van McCoy album)

The Real McCoy is a 1976 studio album by American musician Van McCoy. Released on Avco Records, it is most notable for featuring the international hit single "The Hustle." The album continued McCoy's success in the disco genre, building upon his earlier instrumental work. The Real McCoy achieved commercial success, reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying McCoy's position as a prominent figure in the disco scene. The album's title track, "The Hustle," became a defining song of the disco era, popularizing a corresponding dance style. Beyond the title track, the album features other upbeat and orchestrated disco instrumentals. The album contributed significantly to the mainstream acceptance and popularization of disco music.