Madonna is the self-titled debut album by dance-pop singer Madonna, released on July 27, 1983 (see 1983 in music). The album was remastered in 2001 (see 2001 in music), a release that included two bonus remixes.  The album was also re-issued as The First Album outside the United States with different packaging, similar to the Like a Virgin album.

After the mildly successful release of her first two singles: "Everybody" and "Burning Up," Sire greenlit production of Madonna's first album. Though New York DJ Mark Kamins had discovered Madonna and produced "Everybody," she decided to work with Warner-suggested producer Reggie Lucas for the bulk of the album. After production on the album began, Madonna and Lucas clashed, as they each had different ideas of how they wanted the final product to sound. When the album was completed, a dissatisfied Madonna called upon her friend producer John "Jellybean" Benitez to retool it......(Courtesy of Wikipedia)