Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650179 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 - 650179 - 1A1 ARunout [hand etched] side A
01 - 650179 - 1B1 ARunout [hand etched] side B
01-650179-1Label side A
01-650179-2Label side B
EuropeCherokee
Vinyl pressings
Cherokee
by Europe · 1986
16 pressings7 countriesSoft RockHard RockRock
Cherokee was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Cherokee
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIPX-1881
- Format
- 7", Single
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650179 7
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34-07638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650179 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Victor VIPX-1881First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Epic EPC 650179 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 70454637", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651135 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651135 7 / Epic 651135 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651135 7 / Epic 651135 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651135 7 / Epic 651135 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651135 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651135 77", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651135 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-076387", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-076387", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Victor VIPX-18817", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Europe (2))12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ACherokee4:12
- BLove Chaser3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherokee are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cherokee are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Cherokee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Canada, Japan, Portugal. One of them is Epic EPC 650179 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherokee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 650179 7, 34-07638, VIPX-1881) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 - 650179 - 1A1 A and 01 - 650179 - 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cherokee 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.
