Sade – Diamond Life (Half-Speed Mastered Reissue) [LP Vinyl]

Sade – Diamond Life (Half-Speed Mastered Reissue) [LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (Gatefold Sleeve)
Label: Sony / Epic / Legacy
Catalogue Number: 196587 84801
Released: 21 June 2024 (EU Reissue of 1984 Original)
Genre: Soul / Jazz-Pop / Sophisti-Pop
Condition: New and Sealed

Description

Diamond Life is Sade’s elegant debut — a minimalist soul-jazz masterpiece that introduced the world to her smoky contralto and serene sophistication. This 2024 half-speed mastered reissue, part of Sony’s premium vinyl campaign, is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, and remastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell from the original stereo master tapes. The result is enhanced clarity, dynamic range, and warmth, preserving the album’s lush textures and understated groove.

Produced by Robin Millar and engineered by Mike Pela, the album was recorded at Power Plant Studios in London and features the classic lineup of Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, and Paul S. Denman. With timeless tracks like “Smooth Operator,” “Your Love Is King,” “Hang On To Your Love,” and “Frankie’s First Affair,” the album blends jazz, soul, and pop with poetic restraint. It earned Brit Awards, Grammy nominations, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s influential recordings list, setting the stage for Sade’s enduring legacy.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Smooth Operator – 4:52
A2. Your Love Is King – 3:59
A3. Hang On To Your Love – 5:53
A4. Frankie’s First Affair – 4:29
A5. When Am I Going To Make A Living – 3:27

Side B
B1. Cherry Pie – 5:59
B2. Sally – 5:20
B3. I Will Be Your Friend – 4:40
B4. Why Can’t We Live Together – 5:11