US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6070
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Cherish
by David Cassidy · 1972
29 pressings13 countriesBalladVocalPop
Cherish was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Cherish
23 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6070
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP-6070-S-ASide A, etched
LP-6070-S-ASide B, etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6070
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-6070-S-A-1 111-1 PRRunout Side 1
LP-6070-S-B-1 11-1 PRRunout Side 2
6070 SALabel side 1
6070 SBLabel side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6070
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6070-S-A-RE S.G. BestwaySide A runout, etched
6070-S-B-RE S.G. BestwaySide B runout, etched
6070SA-BWSide A label
6070SB-BWSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6070
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP-6070-S-A S.G. ARPSide A runout, stamped, ARP script logo
LP-6070-S-B S.G. ARPSide B runout, stamped, ARP script logo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6070Bell Records B 6070
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BEll LP-6070-A (S)-1 T1Runout Side A, variant 1
LP-6070-S-B-3 T1Runout Side B, variant 1
BEll LP-6070-A (S) - 1 A4 S T2Runout Side A, variant 2
BELL LP-6070-S-B-3 C 3 S X T1Runout Side A, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Bell Records 2308 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Austria | Bell Records 62 333LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Brazil | Bell Records 62308 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 6070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 6070LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 62 333First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2308 023 / Bell Records 6070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Bell Records 2308 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Bell Records 23 08 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2186LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Being Together2:53
- A2I Just Wanna Make You Happy2:18
- A3Could It Be Forever2:16
- A4Blind Hope3:14
- A5I Lost My Chance2:38
- A6My First Night Alone Without You3:34
- B1We Could Never Be Friends ('Cause We've Been Lovers Too Long)2:50
- B2Where Is The Morning2:53
- B3I Am A Clown4:35
- B4Cherish3:46
- B5Ricky's Tune3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherish are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Cherish are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Cherish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Bell Records 6070.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6070, BELL 6070, BELLS 210, 2308 023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cherish 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.
