Record - VG+

Cover - G+

Released in 1983, Ross marked a significant chapter in Diana Ross’s solo career following her highly successful move to RCA Records. The album blends contemporary pop, R&B, dance and adult contemporary styles, showcasing Ross’s unmistakable voice against the polished production and sophisticated arrangements that defined early-1980s mainstream music.

Featuring the hit singles Pieces Of Ice and Up Front, the album reflects the transition from the disco era into the sleek, synthesizer-driven sound of the 1980s. Ross balances energetic dance-oriented material with elegant ballads and soulful performances, demonstrating the versatility that made her one of the most successful female recording artists of all time.

For collectors, Ross represents an important period in Diana Ross’s career, capturing her ability to remain commercially relevant while adapting to changing musical trends. The striking pink cover artwork has also become one of her more recognisable 1980s album sleeves.

Genre

Pop, Soul, R&B, Dance-Pop

Track Listing

Side One

1. That’s How You Start Over
2. Love Will Make It Right
3. You Do It
4. Pieces Of Ice

Side Two

1. Let’s Go Up
2. Love Or Loneliness
3. Up Front
4. Girls

Pressing & Collectibility Notes

Produced during Diana Ross’s RCA period, the album includes contributions from leading songwriters and producers of the era. Pieces Of Ice became a notable chart hit and remains one of the standout tracks from her early-1980s catalogue.

While not as valuable as some of her Motown-era classics, Ross remains a desirable album among Diana Ross collectors and fans of sophisticated 1980s pop and R&B.