Sade – Stronger Than Pride (180 g Vinyl LP, Sony Legacy 2024 Reissue)

Sade – Stronger Than Pride (180 g Vinyl LP, Sony Legacy 2024 Reissue)

Sade – Stronger Than Pride (180 g Vinyl LP)

🎵 The Music Inside

Originally released in 1988, Stronger Than Pride is the third studio album by British soul-jazz icon Sade. The 2024 Sony Legacy reissue is mastered half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, pressed on 180 g heavyweight vinyl, and holds true to the original artwork and packaging. 
Standout tracks include “Love Is Stronger Than Pride,” “Paradise,” “Nothing Can Come Between Us,” “Haunt Me,” and “Turn My Back On You.” The album blends the smooth smooth vocals of Sade Adu with sultry instrumentation and contemporary soul/funk production. 

📜 Tracklist

Side A

1. Love Is Stronger Than Pride

2. Paradise

3. Nothing Can Come Between Us

4. Haunt Me

5. Turn My Back On You

Side B
6. Keep Looking
7. Clean Heart
8. Give It Up
9. I Never Thought I’d See The Day
10. Siempre Hay Esperanza

🔍 Sample Notes

While this album is less known for heavy hip-hop sampling than classic funk records, here are the relevant production/sample-context points:

• The 2024 pressing uses high-resolution digital transfers, mastered half-speed at Abbey Road Studios to preserve dynamics and clarity.

• Tracks like “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” and “Paradise” carry rich instrumentation (funky bass, synth lines, live horns) that are ripe for sampling—ideal for producers looking for lush soul textures and deep grooves.

• No widely publicized hip-hop sample credits are strongly associated with this album’s reissue version at this time, but its musical elements provide excellent source material for crate-diggers, beat-makers, and soul-fusion collectors.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, 180-gram black vinyl

• Label: Sony Legacy (2024 reissue)

• Mastering: Half-speed cut at Abbey Road Studios using the original mixes. 

• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed

• UPC: 196587848217 

• Release Date: June 21, 2024

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

This pressing of Stronger Than Pride offers premium audio fidelity and beautifully preserved packaging, making it a standout for vinyl aficionados. For soul-music fans, DJs seeking rich textures, or collectors of classic artistry, this edition is a must-have—delivering both musical depth and audio quality.