5 Things to Know About Grace Jones’s Nightclubbing
- It was released on May 11, 1981, as Jones’s fifth studio album on Island Records.
- The album marked a shift toward a more minimalist, reggae-influenced sound.
- It includes covers of songs by Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and the Normal.
- The iconic cover photo was taken by Jean-Paul Goude.
- Nightclubbing is widely considered Jones’s best and most influential album.