Grace Jones - Island Life (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985)

Grace Jones – Island Life was released in 1985 on Island Records and is the definitive best-of collection of the icon. Hits such as “Pull Up To The Bumper”, “Slave To The Rhythm”, “Private Life”, “La Vie En Rose” and “I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)” sit side by side – a mix of disco, reggae pop and funk. The famous cover artwork is by Jean-Paul Goude.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Island Records (207 472 / 207 472-630) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records - 207 472 – 207 472-630
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold Cover
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop, Disco, Reggae-Pop, Funk – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. La Vie En Rose (7:24)
2. I Need A Man (3:22)
3. Do Or Die (3:22)
4. Private Life (5:10)
5. I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) (4:28)

Side B

1. Love Is The Drug (6:07)
2. Pull Up To The Bumper (3:40)
3. Walking In The Rain (4:18)
4. My Jamaican Guy (6:00)
5. Slave To The Rhythm (4:20)

Personnel

Jean-Paul Goude (Cover Art), Glenn O'Brien (Liner Notes).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Island Records.

Which hits are included?
Among others “La Vie En Rose”, “Private Life”, “Love Is The Drug”, “Pull Up To The Bumper”, “My Jamaican Guy” and “Slave To The Rhythm”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.