Sade – Love Deluxe

What can I say... Outstanding pressing. Bass depth is simply unreal.

Pressing can be definetely recommended. No clicks & pops ( on my 2nd copy 😉)

Great pressing. Sounds full, round and super warm. Bass can come off somewhat muddy at points, but that might just be my equipment. Definitely recommend.

No clicks no pops. I have a little static issue because of the inner sleeve but that’s all. The sound is mesmerizing 😍

Not sure about some of these other reviews but there is absolutely no sound issues with this pressing on my end. Sounds warm and full and her voice just beautifully balanced on each track. Happy they finally made the call to have all of these albums available individually outside of the boxset. Sucker for matte finishes too!

For some reason my copy is snap, crackle and pop after several cleanings. Did I get a bad copy?

Pressing is absolutely amazing, such a warm and wonderful sound

Never heard the original pressing only the high praising but judging from this reissue it's all deserved. Superb soundstage, rich dynamics, loads of tight and punchy bass, everything is crystal clear and well-placed. There are occasionally some ever so slight sibilance on Sade vocals but I'm hearing that in every media so far through the years and it's sparse and not distracting.

Regarding the media itself the surface noise is basically non-existent and surprisingly clean and tickless considering it comes in a simple paper sleeve. It's still due to a proper cleaning but can't stop listening. Cover is beautifully printed in matte paper that resembles cotton paper, feels rich and velvety.

Want to point out how Mermaid particularly feels otherworldly from the wavy and ethereal intro. At the time the percussion enters it's like the ocean opens up, huge and all around. Talk about immersion. What a finale, what a work of art of an album. Almost up there with Roxy Music's Avalon, imho.

[ Yamaha GT-1000 | AT-ART9XA | Yamaha B4 & C4 | Diatone DS-2000ZX ]

I have a copy of this version in VG++ condition and when comparing the same songs from the ultimate collection it was hard to tell any differences at first. After a few plays comparing cherish the day, the 1992 pressing shines through tremendously. Overall the sound from both are incredible but this first pressing is outstanding. I will absolutely cherish this album for the rest of my life in my collection

Sumptuous. Stunning. You are swimming in sound with this pressing. The hype is deserved.