Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Your Love Is King | 3:41 |
| A2 | Hang On To Your Love | 4:29 |
| A3 | Smooth Operator | 4:16 |
| A4 | Jezebel | 5:23 |
| A5 | The Sweetest Taboo | 4:25 |
| A6 | Is It A Crime | 6:16 |
| A7 | Never As Good As The First TimeProducer – Ben Rogan, Mike Pela, SadeVocals – Jake Jacas |
3:58 |
| A8 | Love Is Stronger Than Pride | 4:17 |
| B1 | ParadiseGuitar – Gordon Hunte |
3:36 |
| B2 | Nothing Can Come Between Us | 3:52 |
| B3 | No Ordinary Love | 7:19 |
| B4 | Like A Tattoo | 3:36 |
| B5 | Kiss Of Life | 4:10 |
| B6 | Please Send Me Someone To LoveDrums – Trevor MurrellGuitar – Gordon HunteMixed By – Hein HovenPercussion – Karl Vanden Bossche*Producer – Hein Hoven, Sade |
3:40 |
| B7 | Cherish The Day | 6:17 |
| B8 | PearlsCello [Solo] – Tony Pleeth* |
4:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Power Plant Studios
- Recorded At – Studio Miraval
- Recorded At – Compass Point Studios
- Recorded At – Studio Marcadet
- Recorded At – Condulmer Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Ridge Farm Studios
- Recorded At – The Hit Factory, London
- Recorded At – Conway Studios
- Recorded At – Ameraycan Studios
- Published By – Angel Music Ltd.
- Published By – Peermusic (UK) Ltd
- Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
- Distributed By – MJM Music PL
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJM Music PL
- Copyright (c) – MJM Music PL
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Nick Ingman (tracks: B5, B8)
- Bass – Paul S Denman*
- Design – Peter Brawne
- Drums – Martin Ditcham (tracks: B5), Paul Cooke (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Drums, Percussion – Dave Early (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Adrian Moore (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Alain Lubrano (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Frank Segarra* (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Jean Christoph Vareille* (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Marc Williams (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Melanie West (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Olivier de Bosson (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Pete Brown (tracks: A1 to A7), Phil Legg (tracks: A4 to A7), Sandro Franchin (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Simon Driscoll (tracks: A1 to A7), Vince McCartney (tracks: A8, B1, B2)
- Engineer [Production] – Mike Pela (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Engineer, Co-producer – Ben Rogan (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Mike Pela (tracks: A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8)
- Guitar, Saxophone – Stuart Matthewman
- Keyboards – Andrew Hale
- Orchestra [Leader] – Gavyn Wright (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8)
- Percussion – Martin Ditcham (tracks: A1 to A8, B1 to B3, B5)
- Photography By [Andrew / Stuart / Paul] – Jo Strettel
- Photography By [Sade Adu] – Albert Watson
- Producer – Robin Millar (tracks: A1 to A3), Robin Millar (tracks: A4 to A6)
- Producer, Arranged By – Sade (tracks: A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8)
- Trombone – Pete Beachill (tracks: A4 to A7)
- Trumpet – Gordon Matthewman (tracks: A1 to A3), Terry Bailey (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Vocals – Leroy Osbourne (tracks: A7, A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8), Sade Adu
Notes
Tracks A1 to A3 taken from Diamond Life; recorded at The Power Plant, London/1984Tracks A4 to A7 taken from Promise; recorded at The Power Plant, London/Studio Miraval, France/1985
Tracks A8, B1, B2 taken from Stronger Than Pride; recorded at Compass Point, Nassau/Studio Miraval, France/Studio Marcadet, Paris/1987
Tracks B3, B4, B5, B7, B8 taken from Love Deluxe; recorded at Studio Condulmer, Venice/Ridge Farm, Surrey/The Hit Factor, London/1992
Track B6 recorded at Conway Studios and Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles/1993
All songs published by Angel Music Ltd except A3 Angel Music Ltd/Peermusic (UK) Ltd and 14 ATV Music Ltd
Not for sale outside Poland.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 099747 779343
- Rights Society: ZAIKS/BIEM
- Rights Society (hologram): ZPAV
- Other (Distribution Code): CB 521
- Other (Sony Code): 01-477793-30
- Other: PX
- Other: 58
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477793 2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic | 477793 2 | UK & Europe | 1994 |
| EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | US | 1994 |
| 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic , Epic | 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Bulgaria | Unknown |
| ECP 280.2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic | ECP 280.2 | Europe | Unknown |
| ET 66686 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (Cass, Comp) | Epic | ET 66686 | US | 1994 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Your Love Is King |
| 2 | Hang On To Your Love |
| 3 | Smooth Operator |
| 4 | Jezebel |
| 5 | The Sweetest Taboo |
| 6 | Is It A Crime |
| 7 | Never As Good As The First Time |
| 8 | Love Is Stronger Than Pride |
| 9 | Paradise |
| 10 | Nothing Can Come Between Us |
| 11 | No Ordinary Love |
| 12 | Like A Tattoo |
| 13 | Kiss Of Life |
| 14 | Please Send Me Someone To Love |
| 15 | Cherish The Day |
| 16 | Pearls |
Credits
- Bass – Paul S Denman*
- Co-producer – Ben Rogan (tracks: 7 to 10), Mike Pela (tracks: 7 to 13, 15, 16)
- Design – Peter Brawne
- Guitar [Guitars], Saxophone [Sax] – Stuart Matthewman
- Keyboards – Andrew Hale
- Management [Manager] – Roger Davies
- Photography By [Andrew/Stuart/Paul By] – Jo Strettel
- Photography By [Sade Adu By] – Albert Watson
- Producer – Robin Millar (tracks: 1 to 6), Sade (tracks: 7 to 16)
- Vocals – Sade Adu
- Written-By – Hale* (tracks: 6, 8 to 10, 12, 13, 15, 16), Ditcham* (tracks: 5), Denman* (tracks: 9, 13), Percy Mayfield (tracks: 14), St John* (tracks: 3), Adu* (tracks: 1 to 13, 15, 16), Matthewman* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 13, 15)
Notes
℗ & © 2000 AMP RecordsBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 2064010 820001
- Matrix / Runout: AMP-2064
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477793 2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic | 477793 2 | UK & Europe | 1994 |
| EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | US | 1994 |
| 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic , Epic | 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Bulgaria | Unknown |
| ECP 280.2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic | ECP 280.2 | Europe | Unknown |
| ET 66686 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (Cass, Comp) | Epic | ET 66686 | US | 1994 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Your Love Is King | 3:41 |
| A2 | Hang On To Your Love | 4:29 |
| A3 | Smooth Operator | 4:16 |
| A4 | Jezebel | 5:23 |
| A5 | The Sweetest Taboo | 4:25 |
| A6 | Is It A Crime | 6:16 |
| A7 | Never As Good As The First TimeProducer – Ben Rogan, Mike Pela, SadeVocals – Jake Jacas |
3:58 |
| A8 | Love Is Stronger Than Pride | 4:17 |
| B1 | ParadiseGuitar – Gordon Hunte |
3:36 |
| B2 | Nothing Can Come Between Us | 3:52 |
| B3 | No Ordinary Love | 7:19 |
| B4 | Like A Tattoo | 3:36 |
| B5 | Kiss Of Life | 4:10 |
| B6 | Please Send Me Someone To LoveDrums – Trevor MurrellGuitar – Gordon HunteMixed By – Hein HovenPercussion – Karl Vanden Bossche*Producer – Hein Hoven, Sade |
3:40 |
| B7 | Cherish The Day | 6:17 |
| B8 | PearlsCello [Solo] – Tony Pleeth* |
4:35 |
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Nick Ingman (tracks: B5, B8)
- Bass – Paul S Denman*
- Design – Peter Brawne
- Drums – Martin Ditcham (tracks: B5), Paul Cooke (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Drums, Percussion – Dave Early (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Adrian Moore (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Alain Lubrano (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Frank Segarra* (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Jean Christoph Vareille* (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Marc Williams (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Melanie West (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Olivier de Bosson (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Pete Brown (tracks: A1 to A7), Phil Legg (tracks: A4 to A7), Sandro Franchin (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8), Simon Driscoll (tracks: A1 to A7), Vince McCartney (tracks: A8, B1, B2)
- Engineer [Production] – Mike Pela (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Engineer, Co-producer – Ben Rogan (tracks: A8, B1, B2), Mike Pela (tracks: A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8)
- Guitar, Saxophone – Stuart Matthewman
- Keyboards – Andrew Hale
- Orchestra [Leader] – Gavyn Wright (tracks: B3 to B5, B7, B8)
- Percussion – Martin Ditcham (tracks: A1 to A8, B1 to B3, B5)
- Photography By [Andrew / Stuart / Paul] – Jo Strettel
- Photography By [Sade Adu] – Albert Watson
- Producer – Robin Millar (tracks: A1 to A3), Robin Millar (tracks: A4 to A6)
- Producer, Arranged By – Sade (tracks: A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8)
- Trombone – Pete Beachill (tracks: A4 to A7)
- Trumpet – Gordon Matthewman (tracks: A1 to A3), Terry Bailey (tracks: A1 to A7)
- Vocals – Leroy Osbourne (tracks: A7, A8, B1 to B5, B7, B8), Sade Adu
Notes
US cassette release.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7464-66686-4 1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477793 2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic | 477793 2 | UK & Europe | 1994 |
| EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EK 66686, EK 66686-S1, 66686 | US | 1994 |
| 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic , Epic | 47793 2, 01-47793-10 | Bulgaria | Unknown |
| ECP 280.2 | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Epic | ECP 280.2 | Europe | Unknown |
| CDEPC 6219 K | Sade | The Best Of Sade (CD, Comp, RE) | Epic | CDEPC 6219 K | South Africa | 2000 |

