Vinyl pressings
by Madonna · 1989
Cherish was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
37 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 13 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.
7-22883-A-SR-1 FuTuRE DISC SPRunout side A, etched
7-22883-B-SR-1 SPRunout side B, etched
7-22883-ALabel side A
7-22883-BLabel side B
7-22883-A-SR-1 Futuredisc SPSide A Etched
7-22883-A-DJSR-1 Futuredisc SPSide B Etched
W2883-A-2 MT LYN23951Runout side A
W 2883-B-1 MT LYN23952Runout side B
W 2883 A1 ΛSide A etched / stamped runout
W 2883 B2 ΛSide B etched / stamped runout
W 2883 A1 W >Side A etched / stamped runout
W 2883 B2 Λ >Side B etched / stamped runout
W2883T-A-1 MTRunout side A
W2883T-B-1 MTRunout side B
W2883T A2 2 ΛRunout side A
W2883T B2 2 ΛRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Sire 0.21326 / Sire 0-21326First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Sire 7-22883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Sire 7-22883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Brazil | WEA 6WP.1067First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Sire 92 28837 / Warner Bros. Records 92 28837First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Sire 92 28837 / Warner Bros. Records 92 28837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire 922 883-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire W 2883 / Sire W2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire 7599-22786-7 / Sire W2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire 922 883-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire W 2883 / Sire 7599-27786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Sire W 2883 T / Warner Bros. Records 7599-21326-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Sire 922 883-7 / Sire W 2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Hong Kong | WEA / SireFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO-392First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
37 vinyl pressings of Cherish are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Sire 9 22883-7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 22883-7, W 2883, W2883T, W2883TP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-22883-A-SR-1 FuTuRE DISC SP and 7-22883-B-SR-1 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
