High-fidelity enthusiasts typically seek versions to preserve the "Tubey Magical" richness of the original analog tapes.

: For 24 years, Diamond Life held the record for the best-selling debut album by a British female vocalist.

Unlike many modern "loudness war" victims, this remaster maintains a respectable dynamic range, preserving the "breath" and percussion details essential to Sade's sound.

If you find a copy that matches the 2000 CD matrix, grab it. It is the definitive digital edition of a flawless debut.

: Diamond Life was a massive commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. It held the title of the best-selling debut by a British female vocalist for 24 years until 2008.