Sade - Diamond Life (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1984 | Gatefold | VG+/VG+)

Sade – Diamond Life was released in 1984 on Epic and is the debut album of the band around singer Sade Adu – an elegant, soulful blend of jazz, funk and pop. With “Smooth Operator”, “Your Love Is King” and “Hang On To Your Love” the record defined the cool, sophisticated sound of the mid-80s.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1984 on Epic (EPC 26044) in a gatefold sleeve with hype sticker.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – EPC 26044
• Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop, Soul, Smooth Jazz – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, hype sticker

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. Smooth Operator (4:57)
2. Your Love Is King (3:55)
3. Hang On To Your Love (5:56)
4. Frankie's First Affair (4:34)
5. When Am I Going To Make A Living (3:26)

Side B

1. Cherry Pie (6:17)
2. Sally (5:19)
3. I Will Be Your Friend (4:41)
4. Why Can't We Live Together (5:28)

Personnel

Sade Adu (Performer), Stuart Matthewman (Performer), Andrew Hale (Keyboards), Paul S. Denman (Bass), Ben Rogan (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1984 on Epic.

Which songs stand out?
“Smooth Operator”, “Your Love Is King”, “Hang On To Your Love” and “When Am I Going To Make A Living”.

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.