Sade Diamond Life Vinyl LP Portrait FR 39581 VG+ 1st Pressing Smooth Operator

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Sade Diamond Life Vinyl LP - Portrait FR 39581 VG+ First Pressing (1985) with Smooth Operator and Your Love Is King
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original cover has some light shelf wear, no splits or writing, and includes original inner sleeve.

Diamond Life is the debut album by Sade, released in the United States in 1985 by Portrait Records. The album contains a variety of musical styles, including soul, jazz, and sophisti-pop. The album spawned four singles, including "Your Love Is King" and "Smooth Operator".
Diamond Life received widespread acclaim from music critics and it was also a commercial success, winning the 1985 Brit Award for Best British Album. The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and number five on the US Billboard 200, and has been certified multi-platinum in both countries. Diamond Life sold over 10 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the top-selling debut recordings of the era and the best-selling debut album by a British female vocalist, a record that stood for 24 years.
Track listing 

A1 Smooth Operator 4:54 A2 Your Love Is King 3:57 A3 Hang On To Your Love 5:58 A4 Frankie's First Affair 4:33 A5 When Am I Going To Make A Living 3:25
B1 Cherry Pie 6:16 B2 Sally 5:19 B3 I Will Be Your Friend 4:39 B4 Why Can't We Live Together 5:27
Sade Sade Adu – vocals Stuart Matthewman – saxophone, guitar Andrew Hale – keyboards Paul S. Denman – bass
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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