US
April 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-3046-LW1 . 2 KENDUN -ａ❊ ¹Etched / Stamped Runout 1
BS-2-3046-LW1 . · 2 1 KENDUNａ²Etched / Stamped Runout 2
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Vinyl pressings
Cherished
by Cher · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesVocalDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Cherished was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Cherished
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
April 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-3046-WW1 KENDUN - 2Etched / Stamped Runout 1
BS-2-3046-WW1 KENDUN - 2Etched / Stamped Runout 2
US
April 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 BS-1-3046 - JW 2 #1 KENDUN - bEtched / Stamped Runout 1, variant 1
0 BS-2-3046 - JW 2 #2 KENDUN - bEtched / Stamped Runout 2, variant 1
0 BS-1-3046 - JW 1 #1 KENDUN - bEtched / Stamped Runout 1, variant 2
0 BS-2-3046 - JW 2 #2 KENDUN - bEtched / Stamped Runout 2, variant 2
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX183715 BS3046-1A runout
MX183716 BS3046-2B runout
MX183715A label
MX183716B label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS-3046-Side I =1A=2G:Runout Groove Side A
BS-3046-Side II -1A-2G:Runout Groove Side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56 401Warner Bros. Records BS 3046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA BS 1-3046 PFRunout, side A, etched
WEA BS 2-3046 PFRunout, side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 401 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 401 / Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 401LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Turkey | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046 / Warner Bros. Records 964First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046 LPLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 3046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Pirate3:07
- A2He Was Beautiful2:53
- A3War Paint And Soft Feathers3:01
- A4Love The Devil Out Of Ya2:14
- A5She Loves To Hear The Music3:09
- B1L.A. Plane3:39
- B2Again2:33
- B3Dixie2:28
- B4Send The Man Over3:51
- B5Thunderstorm2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherished are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cherished are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cherished first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 3046, released April 29, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherished is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 3046, WB 56 401) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS-1-3046-LW1 . 2 KENDUN -ａ❊ ¹ and BS-2-3046-LW1 . · 2 1 KENDUNａ². Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cherished on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
