SADE DIAMOND LIFE 1985 Portrait Masterdisk Frankford/Wayne Pressing AL 39581

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SADE DIAMOND LIFE 1985 Portrait Masterdisk Frankford/Wayne Pressing AL 39581

DESCRIPTION

Sade’s debut LP and one of the defining statements of mid-80s sophisti-pop—cool, nocturnal, and impeccably recorded. Diamond Life blends jazz, soul, and pop with that signature minimalist groove, anchored by Sade Adu’s vocal and the band’s tight, elegant arrangements.

Highlights include “Smooth Operator,” “Your Love Is King,” and the slow-burn classics “Cherry Pie” and “Why Can’t We Live Together.” This copy includes the original inner sleeve (with a small top tear) and the original photo/credits insert, making it a solid, complete example for collectors.

PRESSING DETAILS

   •   Country/Year: US, 1985

   •   Label: Portrait (CBS)

   •   Catalog Number: AL 39581 / BFR 39581 (labels also show BL 39581 on Side 2)

   •   Pressing Type: US Portrait/CBS pressing (barcode on jacket)

   •   Mastering / Stamps: MASTERDISK stamped; “MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK” stamped (as pictured)

   •   Matrix / Runout (as pictured): Side 1 hand-etched AL-39581-2A + MASTERDISK + Frankford/Wayne stamp / Side 2 hand-etched BL-39581-1A + Frankford/Wayne stamp

CONDITION

Vinyl: EX ~ clean, glossy, minor surface scuffs, inaudible hairlines, minimal surface noise. Plays Clean.

Cover: VG+ ~ solid jacket with noticeable surface/rub wear on the black front/back (shows easily on this title) plus light edge/corner wear. No major seam splits visible in photos.

Inner Sleeve: VG+ ~ original inner sleeve present with a small tear at the top edge (see photo). Otherwise clean with typical handling wear.

Inserts / Extras (if present): Original photo/credits insert included (appears clean with light handling wear).

ITEM SPECIFICS

Artist: Sade

Title: Diamond Life

Format: LP

Release Year: 1985

Label: Portrait

Catalog Number: AL 39581 / BFR 39581

Country: US

Genre: Jazz / Funk / Soul / Pop

Style: Sophisti-Pop / Smooth Jazz / Soul

Speed: 33 RPM

Record Size: 12”

SHIPPING & VINTAGE DISCLAIMER

Ships within 3 business days. Vinyl packed outside jacket in protective sleeve and shipped securely in a proper LP mailer.

Vintage vinyl varies by turntable/stylus setup; grading is conservative and based on visual inspection plus any noted play performance where applicable. Please review photos for exact item condition and included components.

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