Grace Jones – Island Life
Genre: | Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop |
---|---|
Style: | Disco, Reggae-Pop, Funk |
Year: |
Tracklist
La Vie En Rose | 7:24 | ||
I Need A Man | 3:22 | ||
Do Or Die | 3:22 | ||
Private Life | 5:10 | ||
I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) | 4:28 | ||
Love Is The Drug | 6:07 | ||
Pull Up To The Bumper | 3:40 | ||
Walking In The Rain | 4:18 | ||
My Jamaican Guy | 6:00 | ||
Slave To The Rhythm | 4:20 |
Credits (3)
- Jean-Paul GoudeCover [Cover Art], Artwork By [Cover Art]
- Greg PortoDesign
- Glenn O'BrienLiner Notes
Notes
Island Life is a best-of compilation by Grace Jones released in December 1985 to capitalise on the success of Slave To The Rhythm released earlier that same year. It sums up the first nine years of her musical career and includes songs from all her albums, except Muse.
Some of the songs appear in edited forms, and a remix of "Love Is the Drug" is included.
The same tracklist was used for all versions except:
• Australian LP - Island Life - including a bonus 12" containing four additional tracks, "My Jamaican Guy", "Pull Up To The Bumper", "On Your Knees" and "Warm Leatherette";
• 1986 UK cassette - Island Life - including three bonus tracks, "Demolition Man", "Nipple To The Bottle" and "Grace Jones Musclemix".
The vinyl release comes normally in a gatefold sleeve.
In France, the compilation was re-released in 1990 as Dance Collection, then again in 1996 under the title Island Life 2, with four additional tracks, "Pars", "Feel Up" and two versions of the 1993 single "Sex Drive".
Singles from the album:
• Pull Up To The Bumper (Remix) / La Vie En Rose
• Pull Up To The Bumper (A Musclemix) (A Megamix Cut-up)
• Re-Mix Re-Mask
• Private Life, My Jamaican Guy, Feel Up, She's Lost Control
• Love Is The Drug
Some of the songs appear in edited forms, and a remix of "Love Is the Drug" is included.
The same tracklist was used for all versions except:
• Australian LP - Island Life - including a bonus 12" containing four additional tracks, "My Jamaican Guy", "Pull Up To The Bumper", "On Your Knees" and "Warm Leatherette";
• 1986 UK cassette - Island Life - including three bonus tracks, "Demolition Man", "Nipple To The Bottle" and "Grace Jones Musclemix".
The vinyl release comes normally in a gatefold sleeve.
In France, the compilation was re-released in 1990 as Dance Collection, then again in 1996 under the title Island Life 2, with four additional tracks, "Pars", "Feel Up" and two versions of the 1993 single "Sex Drive".
Singles from the album:
• Pull Up To The Bumper (Remix) / La Vie En Rose
• Pull Up To The Bumper (A Musclemix) (A Megamix Cut-up)
• Re-Mix Re-Mask
• Private Life, My Jamaican Guy, Feel Up, She's Lost Control
• Love Is The Drug
Versions
Filter by
119 versions
Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Life LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold Cover | Island Records – 207 472, Island Records – 207 472-630 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | |||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold | Island Records – GJ 1 | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation, SR, Dolby HX Pro | Island Records – 7 90491-4, Island Records – 90491-4 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Island Life CD, Compilation | Island Records – 610 584, Island Records – CID 132, Island Records – 610 584-222 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | |||||
Island Life LP; 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Light Blue; All Media, Compilation | Island Records – RML 52059, Island Records – GJ 1 | Australia | 1985 | Australia — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life CD, Compilation | Island Records – CID 132 | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold | Island Records – GJ 1 | Italy | 1985 | Italy — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Island Life CD, Compilation | Island Records – 422 842 453-2 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life LP, Compilation | Island Records – ISL 1050 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold Cover | Island Records – GJ1, Island Records – GJ-1 | Scandinavia | 1985 | Scandinavia — 1985 | |||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Stereo, SP - Specialty Press | Island Records – 7 90491-1, Island Records – 90491-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | |||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation, Grey Shell | Island Records – 407 472-652, Island Records – 407 472 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – GJC 1 | 1985 | 1985 | New Submission | |||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo | Island Records – 43 598 2 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | |||||
Island Life CD, Compilation, Digipack | Island Records – 7 90491-2, Island Records – 90491-2 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation | Island Records – 826 609-1 | France | 1985 | France — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold | Island Records – VG71422 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold Cover | Island Records – 5B 207472 | Spain | 1985 | Spain — 1985 | New Submission | |||
Island Life LP, Compilation, AR - Allied Record Pressing | Island Records – 7 90491-1, Island Records – 90491-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | |||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold Cover | Island Records – I 207472 | Spain | 1985 | Spain — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life CD, Compilation | Island Records – CID 132, Island Records – 610 584-222 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation, Stereo | Island Records – 407 472, Island Records – 407 472-652 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life CD, Compilation | Island Records – CID 132, Island Records – 610 584-222 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
Image hidden | Island Life LP, Compilation, Stereo | Island Records – BAN GJ1 | Israel | 1985 | Israel — 1985 | New Submission | |||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold | Island Records – 71422, Island Records – ISLAND 71422 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation, Dolby HX Pro | Island Records – ISLC-1050 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – 10.407472.50, Dacapo – 10.407472.50 | Portugal | 1985 | Portugal — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – TS 2240 | Turkey | 1985 | Turkey — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold | Island Records – GJ 1 | Italy | 1985 | Italy — 1985 | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation; 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Light Blue; All Media, Compilation | Island Records – RML 52059 | New Zealand | 1985 | New Zealand — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – 842 453 4, Island Records – ICM 2030 | Netherlands | 1985 | Netherlands — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Test Pressing | Island Records – GJ 1 | Italy | 1985 | Italy — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – RMC 52059 | Australia & New Zealand | 1985 | Australia & New Zealand — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold | Island Records – 207 472, Island Records – 207 472-270 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation | Island Records – GJ 1 | Ireland | 1985 | Ireland — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life VHS, Compilation, Promo, PAL | Island Records – none | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life LP, Compilation | Island Records – 207 472 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | ||||
Image hidden | Island Life LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve | Island Records – RML 52059 | New Zealand | 1985 | New Zealand — 1985 | New Submission | |||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation, SR | Island Records – 422-842 453-4, Island Records – 842453-4 SR | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | ||||
Island Life Cassette, Compilation | Island Records – ISLC-1050, Island Records – ISLC 1050 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission |
Recommendations
Reviews
- With it`s "Iconic Artwork" this Grace Jones compilation showcases some of her best "earlier" tracks at the time of pressing.
Even on a half decent turntable set-up you can clearly hear the difference in track mastering & production.
The first three tracks for me are the least dynamic sounding/desirable,but things greatly improve sound quality wise thereafter.
Don`t get me wrong here "La Vie En Rose"(track No.1)is a great track but lacking in dynamics compared to the ones later on.
Side DOES`NT suffer with any "lack lustre" dynamics and is a funky,reggae disco inspired tour de force throughout.
This is well worth getting a VG+ and upwards copy for not a ridiculous amount of your hard earned - Highly Recommended!
System:
Turntable:Rega P3
Cartridge: Roksan Chorus Goldring G1042 stylus tip
Phono Stage: Whest Audio TWO.2
Music 5*
Sound quality 4.5*
Mastering/pressing 4* - Before GZ Media went to shit, these earlier Back to Black series are great. Mastering is fantastic and the vinyl is quiet and flat. This album is the perfect introduction to the iconic provocateur.
referencing Island Life (CD, Compilation) 422 842 453-2
Essential to every collection. Got my copy for 6 bucks and it plays perfect, and sounds great. Impressive for a 39 year old CD!referencing Island Life (CD, Compilation) 422 842 453-2
Nice mini-retrospect of Grace's music, but many of the versions here are severely edited.- Very similar to other European release, but with additional etched Matrix Number (Runout) and different labels on the record.
referencing Island Life (CD, Compilation) 422 842 453-2
Fantastic compilation from a legendary, unique artist. Audio quality is outstanding.- I don't have the original pressing to compare to, but this reissue sounds delightful - clean, crisp and full of detail.
- Grace Jones is the kind of Artist that people endlessly talk about them, more than their Music.
I've always just liked the sound of the records.
I'm only writing this 'coz if your think Our Grace is being 'used' or Something on the cover....
You really don't know the first thing about her.
And if your " NOT INTERESTED IN THE MUSIC".....your not Human. - This must be one of the most amazing record cover pictures ever taken, Grace Jones looks like a bronze statue, Amazonian warrior, Masai warrior all raped up into one image.
It takes my breath away.
I'M NOT INTERESTED IN THE MUSIC. referencing Island Life (Cassette, Compilation) GJC 1
This was released much later than 1985 as it's on a chrome cassette (USA/Reissue)
Master Release
Edit Master Release
Correct
Correct
For sale on Discogs
Sell a copy972 copies from $0.21
Videos (6)
EditLists
- Parody | Tribute | Imitation | Inspiration by tusovski
- 1000 Exceptional Album Covers by 2tec
- 中村智昭 (= Nakamura Tomoaki) – "Musicaänossa: 9x46 Disc Guide" (2001) by ilj
- feet covers by smokerz
- Atlantic 9xxxx Series, 1982-1988 by title54
- What's in my Bag 1985 by TK_2108
- Freedom by S_J_
- Other fav' 250 by thindude
- COVERS, COVERS, COVERS... by Arturo-Ilidan
- Trevor Horn Producer by broomf4
- Stephen Lipson Producer / Engineer by broomf4
- LP Cover by Mpbpen68
- Radio Soulwax - Pin Ups V: Bummed Out (NSFW) by supwrman
- Favourite Albums Of All Time by schnaeckerdt
- COMPILATIONS ALBUMS by ronnepon1
- ALL MUSIC GUIDE by ronnepon1
- MUSIC BOX 2.0 by sanfortes
- Mel's favourite album covers by Melissa_Latimer_UK
- kissing cousins / cover copies by eraender
- INFINITE JEST by Bertinotty