{"product_id":"lovers-rock-sade","title":"Lovers Rock — Sade","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eReleased in November 2000 after an agonizing eight-year hiatus following \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eLove Deluxe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eLovers Rock\u003c\/i\u003e marked a brilliant evolutionary leap for the band. Named after a romantic style of roots reggae that originated in London’s Afro-Caribbean community during the late 1970s, the album traded the sleek, jazz-tinged R\u0026amp;B of Sade's early career for stripped-back acoustic guitars, gentle dub baselines, and deeply protective lyrical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe record is anchored by the timeless anthem \"By Your Side\"—a soaring declaration of unconditional love that earned a permanent place in the pantheon of great romance tracks. Songs like \"King of Sorrow\" touch upon profound melancholy with effortless grace, while \"Slave Song\" and \"Immigrant\" deliver subtle, sharp sociopolitical commentary. It went on to win the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and remains a vital, deeply soothing masterclass in musical minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Audio Transfer:\u003c\/b\u003e Transferred and mastered specifically to preserve the tight, warm low-end and organic acoustic guitar plucks that define the album's unique production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFidelity and Separation:\u003c\/b\u003e Pressed on high-quality black vinyl to ensure a low noise floor, allowing Sade’s hushed, whisper-soft vocals to sit beautifully upfront in the soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Artwork Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the original minimalist typography and warm color-palette jacket print, complete with the historic Epic Records logo elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal 11-Track Sequence:\u003c\/b\u003e Presented on a single LP exactly as it was intended to be experienced, with a balanced flow from the uplifting start of Side A to the comforting close of Side B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This 2010 European reissue is highly coveted by audiophiles because it preserves the incredible mid-range frequencies of the original mixes. Sade and co-producer Mike Pela intentionally recorded much of this album using vintage analog equipment, and this pressing lets those rich vocal textures breathe beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e By Your Side | Flow | King of Sorrow | Somebody Already Broke My Heart | All About Our Love | Slave Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e The Sweetest Gift | Every Word | Immigrant | Lovers Rock | It's Only Love That Gets You Through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwixtsCL4bSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQuQE\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0,0\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,0\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e1LP, Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003eEU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e2010 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003eEpic Records \/ Sony Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003eNeo-Soul \/ Lovers Rock \/ Quiet Storm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48972375621867,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-02at10.44.47PM.png?v=1783021568","url":"https:\/\/endlessrecordcafe.co\/products\/lovers-rock-sade","provider":"Endless Record Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}