“Diamonds and Pearls” is the title track to Prince and the New Power Generation’s 1991 hit album. The song is an upbeat ballad, given a rock and roll edge with guitar and heavy drumming. The song also features the powerful vocals of NPG member Rosie Gaines. The ballad is an expression of love and not lust, as is the theme on the some of the other singles from the album. The song was Top 10 hit, reaching #3 in the U.S., and the top spot on the R&B charts.

The B-side is a mix of excerpts of other Diamonds and Pearls tracks that serves to promote the album. There was no extended version of the song released. The U.K. B-side included some of the mixes on the “Cream” maxi-single.

UK 7″

1. “Diamonds and Pearls” (LP Version) – (4:45)
2. “Q In Doubt” – (4:00)

US 7″ and Japan CD

1. “Diamonds and Pearls” (Edit) – (4:20)
2. “X-cerpts from the Songs: Thunder, Daddy Pop, Strollin’, Money Don’t Matter 2 Night, Push, Live 4 Love” – (5:04)

UK 12″

1. “Diamonds and Pearls” (LP Version) – (4:45)
2. “Housebangers” – (4:23)
3. “Cream” (N.P.G. Mix) – (5:47)
4. “Things Have Gotta Change” {Tony M. Rap) – (3:57)

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UK CD

1. “Diamonds and Pearls” (LP Version) – (4:45)
2. “2 the Wire” (Creamy Instrumental) – (3:13)
3. “Do Your Dance” (KC’s Remix) – (5:58)