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The 1987 single 'Diamonds' by Herb Alpert features prominent vocals by Janet Jackson, and it was probably a deciding factor in becoming a hit. The single reached number 27 in the UK singles chart and number 4 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 2561
Found: Record fair, November 19, 1995
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Diamonds (edit)' / 'African flame (edit)'