Sade on vinyl: elegant soul from London
In short: Sade is a British band and also the name of its singer Sade Adu, who was born in Nigeria and grew up in England. With “Diamond Life” and songs such as “Smooth Operator” the band became world-famous in 1984 – calm soul with jazz saxophone and lots of space. The Vinyl Room currently has 3 Sade records.
What makes Sade special?
Less is more: a warm, calm voice, a soft bass, sparing guitar and saxophone. “Diamond Life” from 1984 brings “Smooth Operator” and “Your Love Is King”.
“Stronger Than Pride” from 1988 with “Paradise” takes this sound further – even more stripped back and danceable at the same time.
From our stock
First pressings
Records by Sade
→ Epic · Smooth jazz · Soul · Soul & funk on vinyl
FAQ
Is Sade a singer or a band? Both: the band is named after its singer Sade Adu.
Which song made Sade famous? Among others “Smooth Operator” from 1984.
What is “Stronger Than Pride”? The band’s third album from 1988, with “Paradise”.
Which records do you have? Editions from the eighties – 3 records in all.
