US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J 2054Label A
J 2055Label B
J∙2054Deadwax A
J∙2055Deadwax B
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Vinyl pressings
Cheer
by Potliquor · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesSouthern RockRock
Cheer 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 Cheer
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Janus Records J-179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J-179
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
J-2054Side A Label
J-2055Side B Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J-2054A-Side Runout Etching
J-2055B-Side Runout Etching
J 2054A-Side Label
J 2055B-Side Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records 6146 011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BF 18083 BZ 709Runout A, etched
BF 18083 BZ 710Runout B, etched
BZ 709Label A
BZ 710Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18083First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Janus Records JN 2145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Janus Records J 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Sweden | Sonet T-7887First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | UK | Janus Records 6146 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records J 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records J-179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records J 179First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records J-179First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Janus Records J1797", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACheer3:23
- BChattanooga3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cheer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cheer are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cheer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Janus Records J 179.
How do I tell if my copy of Cheer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J 179, J-179, 6146 011, BF 18083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 2054 and J 2055. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cheer 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.
