Vinyl pressings
by Modern Talking · 1985
Cheri, Cheri Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
DM 107670 A-2/85S I I IIIA-side runout variant 1
DM 107670 B-1/85S IB-side runout variant 1
DM 107670 A-2/85S I I IIA-side runout variant 2
DM 107670 B-1/85S I VB-side runout variant 2
DM 601950 A-2/85SRunout side A, variant 1
DM 601950 B-1/85SRunout side B, variant 1
DM 601950 A-2/85S I IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 601950 B-1/85S IRunout side B, variant 2
DM 601 950 A-1/85S 1Label side A
DM 601 950 B1/85S-1Label side B
MPO WEA T 248873-0 AA Runout
MPO WEA T 248873-0 AB Runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 950 / Hansa 601 950First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248 873-0 / WEA 24 8873-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248 873-7 / WEA 24 8873-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 12First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Italy | Delta DE 848First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Delta DEM 788First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Hansa HSA-017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Hansa 17.107670.14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Hansa 17.601950.30First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2077First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 1277First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Principal Records RSX 163 / Hansa RSX 163First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Gallo RSS 163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107 670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12056 / Music On Vinyl MOV1205612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
25 vinyl pressings of Cheri, Cheri Lady are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, France, Greece and more. One of them is Hansa 107 670, released September 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 107 670, 601 950, PD-14266, JD-14266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 107670 A-2/85S I I III and DM 107670 B-1/85S I. 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.
