Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 884 185-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
884-185-7ARunout side A
884-185-7-BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Cherish
by Kool & The Gang · 1984
17 pressings10 countriesDiscoBalladElectronicFunk / Soul
Cherish was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DES 834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DES-834A SNB 230 EL (CR)Runout side A
DES-834b② SNB 230 EL (CR)Runout side B
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DSR-S-1022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records EMIJ 4526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | De-Lite Records 884 185-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | De-Lite Records DES 834First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Philippines | De-Lite Records DSR-S-1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | De-Lite Records EMIJ 4526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 102088 / Vogue 1020887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 102088 / Vogue 1020887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 102088 / Vogue 1020887", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 102088 / Vogue 1020887", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | De-Lite Records 883 118-7 / De-Lite Records 883 118-7 ME7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Honduras | Double Hit MAF-82-22-1 / Double Hit No. MAF-82-22-17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Jamaica | Mercury 880 869-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | De-Lite Records 880 869-77", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | De-Lite Records 880 869-77", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | De-Lite Records 880 869-7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | De-Lite Records 880 869-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACherish (Vocal)3:58
- BCherish (Instrumental)4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherish are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Cherish are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Cherish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia, Canada, Philippines, South Africa. One of them is De-Lite Records 884 185-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 185-7, DES 834, DSR-S-1022, EMIJ 4526) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 884-185-7A and 884-185-7-B. 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.
