Joe Smooth - Promised Land (Record Store Day 2025)

Joe Smooth – Promised Land | Classic House & Deep House 12 Inch Vinyl LP

Cat No: ARMA496V
Label: Armada Music
Genre: House, Deep House, Classic House
Spec: Picture Sleeve
Disc Colour: Dove White
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl LP

Description:

Joe Smooth – 'Promised Land' is one of the most iconic and influential records in house music history, returning to vinyl in a special limited edition dove white vinyl LP. Originally released in 1987, this timeless Chicago house anthem remains a symbol of positivity, unity and the global impact of early house music culture.

Inspired by the soulful spirit of Motown and written during the early rise of house music in Europe, Joe Smooth created a track that captured the feeling of a new musical movement. While touring with Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Smooth witnessed the growing international love for house music and channelled that energy into 'Promised Land', a record that would go on to become a defining anthem for ravers around the world.

This special 12 inch vinyl LP edition celebrates the legacy of Joe Smooth with a collection of essential tracks alongside the previously unreleased 1987 gem 'Inside My Mind', newly discovered from the archives and remastered for this pressing. The album showcases the warmth, emotion and uplifting sound that helped shape the foundations of classic house.

From the legendary title track 'Promised Land' to deeper cuts including 'Can't Fake The Feeling', 'Oh So True' and 'Perfect World', this collection highlights Joe Smooth’s unique ability to combine soulful vocals, melodic hooks and powerful house grooves. A true piece of dance music history, this release is essential for collectors and lovers of authentic Chicago house vinyl.

Available exclusively as a limited edition Record Store Day pressing on stunning dove white vinyl, Joe Smooth – Promised Land is a must-have for fans of 80s house records, classic electronic music and the pioneering sounds that shaped modern club culture.

Perfect for collectors searching for classic house vinyl, Chicago house records, influential deep house LPs and essential releases from the golden era of house music.

Tracklist:

A1 - Promised Land
A2 - Can't Fake The Feeling
A3 - Oh So True
A4 - He's All I Need
A5 - Inside My Mind
B1 - I Try
B2 - I'll Be There
B3 - Purple Haze
B4 - Perfect World
B5 - Going Down

Why Buy This Vinyl?

• A landmark Chicago house classic from legendary producer Joe Smooth.
• Limited edition dove white vinyl pressing available exclusively for Record Store Day.
• Features the iconic anthem 'Promised Land' plus the previously unreleased track 'Inside My Mind'.
• Essential 12 inch vinyl LP for collectors of classic house records, deep house and early electronic music.
• A historic release celebrating one of the most important records from the origins of global house music culture.