A glittering electro-pop debut that made Gaga a superstar, hook after hook. Bold and fun. A defining late-2000s record. First in our ranking of Lady Gaga's work, and the natural place to start.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Just Dance on Best 2000s Pop Songs
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More from Lady Gaga — where to go next
If you have The Fame, these are the Lady Gaga records worth reaching for next.
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The Fame2008 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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The Fame Monster2009 · PopClassic
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Born This Way2011 · PopClassic
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