SADE PROMISE 1985 Portrait 1st Original US Pressing FR 40263 Soul Jazz R&B
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TITLE
SADE PROMISE 1985 Portrait Records Original US Pressing FR 40263 Soul Jazz
DESCRIPTION
Promise is Sade’s second studio album and a defining release of mid-1980s soul, jazz, and quiet storm. Released in 1985, it refined the band’s signature sound with deeper grooves, restrained production, and Sade Adu’s unmistakable vocal presence. The album was both a critical and commercial success, cementing Sade as a singular voice in contemporary soul music.
Highlights include the smooth, expansive “The Sweetest Taboo,” the hypnotic “Is It a Crime,” and the understated elegance of “Never as Good as the First Time.” This copy is a clean original U.S. Portrait pressing with near-mint vinyl and the correct original lyric inner sleeve, making it an excellent example for collectors seeking a well-preserved early pressing.
This pressing was mastered at Frankford/Wayne in New York, one of the most respected U.S. mastering houses of the era. Frankford/Wayne cuts are widely collected for their strong low end, clarity, and balanced analog presentation, particularly on soul, jazz, and R&B releases from the 1970s and 1980s. Their deadwax markings are often sought out by listeners who prioritize sound quality and original mastering pedigree.
PRESSING DETAILS
Country: USA
Year: 1985
Label: Portrait Records
Catalog Number: FR 40263
Pressing Type: Original U.S. pressing
Label Style: Portrait labels
Mastering: Mastered by Frankford/Wayne, New York
Matrix / Runout:
Side 1: AL 40263-1B
Side 2: BL 40263-1B
CONDITION
Vinyl: NM ~ Clean and glossy. Minimal hairlines & handling marks. No audible clicks, pops or surface noise. Plays Clean.
Cover: EX ~ clean with light edge and corner wear only. No splits or major flaws. Artwork remains strong and presentable.
Inner Sleeve: NM ~ original printed lyric inner sleeve present. Clean and well preserved with minimal handling wear.
Inserts / Extras: None.
ITEM SPECIFICS
Artist: Sade
Title: Promise
Format: LP
Release Year: 1985
Label: Portrait Records
Catalog Number: FR 40263
Country: USA
Genre: Soul
Style: Smooth Soul, Jazz-Funk, R&B
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Size: 12”
SHIPPING & VINTAGE DISCLAIMER
Ships within 3 business days. Vinyl packed outside jacket in protective sleeve and shipped securely in a proper LP mailer.
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