SadeSmooth Operator

Label:

Portrait – AS 2013

Format:

Vinyl , 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Downtempo

Tracklist

A1 Smooth Operator (Long Version) 4:54
A2 Smooth Operator (Short Version) 3:57
B1 Smooth Operator 5:25
B2 Red Eye 3:18

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Published ByAdu/St. John
  • Mastered AtFrankford/Wayne Mastering Labs

Credits

  • Mastered ByHerbie Jr*
  • ProducerRobin Millar
  • Written-ByAdu*

Notes

DEMONSTRATION
NOT FOR SALE
Taken From The Portrait LP: "DIAMOND LIFE" BFR 39581

Generic black sleeve
"Red Eye" not listed on B-side label

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: MS
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): XSM 173201
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): XSM 173202
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A, etched): XSM-173201-1B HERbIE JR :^)
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B, etched): XSM-173202-1A HERbIE JR :^)
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, both sides, stamped): MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK

Other Versions (5 of 42)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Smooth Operator (12") Epic ES 12123 US 1984
Recently Edited
Smooth Operator (7", 45 RPM, Single, Paper Labels) Epic A 4655, A4655 UK 1984
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Smooth Operator (7", 45 RPM, Single) Epic ES 998 Australia 1984
Recently Edited
Smooth Operator (12", 45 RPM, Stereo) Epic TX 4655, TX4655 UK 1984
Recently Edited
Smooth Operator (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo) Epic EPCA 12.4655 Europe 1984

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Reviews

  • 1's avatar
    1
    Pure Gold. Smooth in every sense & reflects the wine and dine culture of the 80's. Very similar structure and style that almost certainly inspired 'Sting's - Englishman in New York'.
    • Daster-fr's avatar
      Daster-fr
      Edited 14 years ago
      A1: fades out earlier than its European counter part (5:25)
      A2: same mix as the 7" but heavily edited (cut and past type of edit)
      B: same as the European 12" A-side, Smooth Operator (5:25) + Red Eye (3:18)
      • MilesBeyond's avatar
        MilesBeyond
        Edited 15 years ago
        Classic track no doubt, but head straight to the B-side for the extended smoothness... For some reason this "longer than the 'long version" is only available on this Portrait 12" (Promo) release. It's a nice departure from the radio version that we've all heard too many times. After the vocal runs its course there is a nice instrumental breakdown that let's Sade's band show their stuff. --Check it..!!

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