Sade - Promise (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985 | Gatefold)

Sade – Promise was released in 1985 and is the second album by the band around Sade Adu. Understated grooves, smooth jazz and soul meet her warm, unmistakable voice. With The Sweetest Taboo and Is It A Crime and Never As Good As The First Time it contains some of the best-known Sade songs.

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

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – EPC 86318
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Smooth Jazz – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Gatefold, hype sticker

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with hype sticker)

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), Andrew Hale (Keyboards), Paul S. Denman (Bass), Dave Early (Drums, Percussion), Mike Pela (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

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

Which well-known songs are included?
The Sweetest Taboo, Is It A Crime, Never As Good As The First Time and Jezebel.

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.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with hype sticker)

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