The Original Disco Man is the thirty-seventh studio album by James Brown, released in 1979 by Polydor Records. The title reflects Brown's intention to reclaim his role as a pioneer of the disco genre.
The album was recorded in 1979 and produced by James Brown. Musically, it delves into the disco sound of the late 1970s, while maintaining the unmistakable funk foundation characteristic of the artist.
Although it did not reach the main charts, the album is considered an interesting document of Brown's transition into disco, a genre he himself helped inspire with his funk.