On this day 42 years ago, Sade released their debut album, Diamond Life. The album won the 1985 Brit Award for Best British Album, received widespread critical acclaim, and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. It became one of the best-selling debut albums of its era and the best-selling debut by a British female vocalist, a record that stood for 24 years. Featuring classics like “Smooth Operator,” “Your Love Is King,” and “Hang On to Your Love,” Diamond Life remains one of the most influential and timeless debut albums of all time. #Sade #SadeAdu