released to radio in a single edit of three minutes and forty-five seconds (and played in its full eight-minute album version by clubs), the single reached no. 3 in "cash box" magazine and peaked at no. 7 on the "billboard" hot 100 chart. it also peaked at no. 3 on the "billboard" hot soul singles chart. the ensuing 12" disco single remix featured a more focused drum and rhythm track, as well as the new synthesizer-voiced three octave climbing glissando that was not heard on the album version. "shake your body" sold over one million copies, attaining platinum status from the recording industry association of america.