US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 169523A label
XSS 169524B label
Cheryl LynnEncore / Free
Vinyl pressings
Encore / Free
by Cheryl Lynn · 1983
12 pressings3 countriesSoulFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Encore / Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Encore / Free
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 169522-1A JS-KENDUNA-Side Runout Etching
P ZSS 169463-1B JS-KENDUNB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 169522A-Side Label
ZSS 169463B-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 04257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 169523.1C JS KENDUNSide A runout
XSS 169523.1G JS KENDUNSide B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 169523.1A JS KENDUNSide A runout
XSS 169524.1A JS KENDUNSide B runout
XSS 169523Side A label
XSS 169524Side B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G1 ZSS-169522-1C JS KENDUNA-Side Runout Etching
G1 ZSS-169463-1D JS KENDUNB-Side Runout Etching
G1 ZSS-169463-1A JS KENDUNA-side Runout Etching
ZSS 169522A-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 04257
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | CBS 43.575First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-04257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44-04257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-04256First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44 04257First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-04256First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44 04257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44-04257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-04256First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44-04257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 44-0425712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Columbia 44 425712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AEncore (Dance Version)8:18
- BFree7:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Encore / Free are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Encore / Free are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Encore / Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Columbia 44-04257.
How do I tell if my copy of Encore / Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-04257, 38-04256, 44 04257, 43.575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 169523 and XSS 169524. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Encore / Free 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.
