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Sade- Diamond Life-LP

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Sade – Diamond Life

This 1985 vintage vinyl pressing of Sade’s debut album, Diamond Life, showcases the band’s signature blend of smooth jazz, soul, and sophisti-pop. Produced by Robin Millar, the album features standout tracks like "Smooth Operator," which helped define the quiet storm and smooth soul genres of the mid-1980s. Released originally in 1984 on Epic Records, Diamond Life established Sade as a distinctive voice in British music with its sophisticated production and understated vocal delivery. The record is graded Near Mint, indicating no visible flaws and a clean, flawless playback experience. This pressing captures the refined sound that contributed to Sade’s enduring influence in jazz and soul music circles.

Track listing & samples

Sade – Diamond Life

  1. Smooth Operator
  2. Your Love Is King
  3. Hang On to Your Love
  4. Frankie's First Affair
  5. When Am I Going to Make a Living
  6. Cherry Pie
  7. Sally
  8. I Will Be Your Friend
  9. Why Can't We Live Together
  10. Snake Bite
  11. Love Affair with Life

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