Celebrating 42 Years of Sade’s Debut Album ‘Diamond Life’ (1984)

July 16, 2026 Albumism Staff

Artist: Sade
Title: Diamond Life (debut album)
Released: July 16, 1984
Label: Epic
Running Time: 45 minutes
Our Favorite Songs: “Smooth Operator” | “Hang On To Your Love” | “When Am I Going To Make A Living”

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