Sade - Diamond Life Original Vinyl

Artist: Sade

Title: Diamond Life

Label: Epic Records

Catalogue Number: EPC 26044

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1984

Pressing Year: 1984 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Diamond Life is the acclaimed debut album by Sade and one of the defining soul and jazz-pop releases of the 1980s. Blending smooth jazz, sophisti-pop, soul and R&B, the album introduced the world to Sade Adu's unmistakable voice and elegant songwriting. A huge commercial success, Diamond Life became one of the best-selling debut albums by a British artist and established Sade as an international star.

Featuring the timeless classics Smooth Operator, Your Love Is King, Hang On To Your Love, When Am I Going To Make A Living and Frankie's First Affair, this landmark album remains an essential addition to any vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1984 UK first pressing on Epic Records, catalogue number EPC 26044. Issued in the original picture sleeve complete with the printed lyric inner sleeve. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their exceptional analogue sound quality and remain the preferred edition among collectors of Sade's catalogue.

Track Listing
Side One
Smooth Operator
Your Love Is King
Hang On To Your Love
Frankie's First Affair
When Am I Going To Make A Living
Side Two
Cherry Pie
Sally
I Will Be Your Friend
Why Can't We Live Together
Additional Information
Original 1984 UK First Pressing
Epic Records
Catalogue Number: EPC 26044
Original Picture Sleeve
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Robin Millar
Features Smooth Operator, Your Love Is King, Hang On To Your Love, When Am I Going To Make A Living and Frankie's First Affair
Winner of the 1985 Brit Award for Best British Album
One of the finest British soul albums ever recorded, with original UK pressings highly sought after for their outstanding sound quality
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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