BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Paradise” is a song by English band Sade from their third studio album Stronger Than Pride (1988). It is Sade’s most successful track on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart, peaking at number-one for one week, and peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Paradise” was also a hit on the dance charts, where it peaked at number 21.
SIDE A:
Paradise (Extended Mix) 5:33
SIDE B:
Super Bien Total (Extended Mix) 6:50
Paradise (Extra Beats) 2:10
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1988 | Paradise | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #16 |
1988 | Paradise | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop | #1 |
1988 | Paradise | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary | #6 |
1988 | Paradise | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #21 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:Epic – 49 07823
Format:Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:US
Released:1988
Genre:Electronic
Style:Downtempo
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Sade
Co-producer – Ben Rogan, Mike Pela
Design [Sleeve Design] – Graham Smith (5)
Engineer – Ben Rogan, Mike Pela
Engineer [Assistant] – Heff Moraes
Photography By – Chris Roberts (10)
Producer – Sade
NOTES:
From the LP “STRONGER THAN PRIDE”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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One of my favorite 12″s & for good reason. It’s awesome for ‘testing’ your old school large cabinet speakers for proper woofer excursion. lol
Thanks for the post!
One that’s missing here & from my collection as well is the stock copy of Smooth Operator. It’s ‘b’ side, Spirit is worth having & really did belong on the album.
One of my favourite singles by Sade. Such a cool sound which kind of suits this time of year.
Thanks Paul 🙂
I’ve always really enjoyed this song, The perfect soundtrack to a summer afternoon, even on a cold and rainy day. It really is hard to go wrong with Sade.
I always look forward to the Sade EPs, they always sound soooo good. Thanks!
good!!!!!!
Awesome post Paul – as usual!
Thanks for this!
Nubben
Grandioso post Paul gracias por esa versión extra beats
If I wasn’t happy being gay,
I would try to be Sade
Thanks Paul. The 12″ version rocks!
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Wonderful! Thank you! Any and all Sade is much appreciated.
You’re welcome Stevo 🙂
Things just got sexy in here! Goodness, I love this lady. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome Mothloop 🙂
Some serious sensuality here Paul!!! Sade, is one of my favorite jazz artists and your postings of her 12-inches has been a joy. Thank you so very much for adding this single to your phenomenal site. I needed some cheering up today and this record has certainly made me feel a lot better. You’re the best Paul!!
Grateful!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff I hope your day is much brighter now. Big hug from me 🙂