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Few debut albums arrive fully formed the way Diamond Life did in 1984. Sade's blend of soul, jazz, and sophisti-pop felt effortless and entirely its own — cool without being cold, romantic without being saccharine. It won the Brit Award for Best British Album and went platinum across four continents, launching one of the most distinctive voices in modern music.
This 2024 reissue is pressed on 180gm Black Vinyl and features a remastered audio transfer overseen to bring new depth to Robin Millar's original production. Collectors will want to note the alternate mix of "Smooth Operator" included here — the intro carries the additional phrase "Jukebox life" before "Diamond life," a variation absent from the standard pressing that makes this a genuinely different listening experience, not just a cosmetic reissue.
1984 original | 2024 reissue/remaster | Epic Records | 180gm Black vinyl | Studio album | Used
Certifications: 4x Platinum (AU), 4x Platinum (UK), 4x Platinum (US), 2x Platinum (CA), Gold (US), 2x Platinum (FR), 2x Platinum (CH), Platinum (DE), Platinum (NL), Platinum (NZ), Gold (NZ), Gold (ES)
Community Rating: 4.7/5.0 (435 ratings on Discogs)
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Smooth Operator
A2. Your Love Is King
A3. Hang On To Your Love
A4. Frankie's First Affair
A5. When Am I Going To Make A Living
Side B
B1. Cherry Pie
B2. Sally
B3. I Will Be Your Friend
B4. Why Can't We Live Together
Critical Acclaim
- AllMusic: 4.5/5 — Andy Kellman
- Number One: 4/5 — Paul Bursche
- Pitchfork: 9.6/10 — Clover Hope
- Record Mirror: 4/5 — Dylan Jones
- Rolling Stone: 5/5 — Danyel Smith
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide: 4/5 — Roni Sarig
A must-have for fans of Sade and jazz and r&b & soul vinyl collectors.
