Sade - Promise (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG+)

Sade – Promise is Sade's second album, released in 1985 on Epic. With “The Sweetest Taboo”, “Is It A Crime” and “Never As Good As The First Time” it contains some of the band's best-known songs – elegant soul with a jazz feel, saxophone and Sade Adu's unmistakable voice.

On offer is the original European pressing from 1985 on Epic (EPC 86318) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – EPC 86318
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Soul-Jazz – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Close to NM -
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Is It A Crime (6:18)
2. The Sweetest Taboo (4:35)
3. War Of The Hearts (6:47)
4. Jezebel (5:30)

Side B

1. Mr Wrong (2:50)
2. Never As Good As The First Time (5:01)
3. Fear (4:05)
4. Tar Baby (3:58)
5. Maureen (4:22)

Personnel

Sade (Arranged By), Stuart Matthewman (Saxophone, Guitar), Andrew Hale (Keyboards), Paul S. Denman (Bass), Mike Pela (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1985 on Epic (EPC 86318).

Which songs are best known?
“The Sweetest Taboo”, “Is It A Crime” and “Never As Good As The First Time”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.