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 By – Adu/St. John
- Mastered At – Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Credits
- Mastered By – Herbie Jr*
- Producer – Robin Millar
- Written-By – Adu*
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
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)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Smooth Operator (12") | Epic | ES 12123 | US | 1984 | |||
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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 | ||
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Smooth Operator (12", 45 RPM, Stereo) | Epic | TX 4655, TX4655 | UK | 1984 | ||
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Smooth Operator (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo) | Epic | EPCA 12.4655 | Europe | 1984 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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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'.
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Edited 14 years agoA1: 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) -
Edited 15 years agoClassic 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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