Preppie (album)

Preppie
Studio album by Cheryl Lynn
Released	September 16, 1983
Recorded	April-June, 1983
Genre	R&B, Dance
Length	43:50
Label	Columbia
Producer	Cheryl Lynn Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Cheryl Lynn chronology
Instant Love (1982) Preppie (1983) It's Gonna Be Right (1985)
Singles from Preppie
"Preppie" Released: June 10, 1983 "Encore" Released: October 4, 1983 "This Time" Released: January 26, 1984

Preppie is the fifth studio album by American recording R&B artist Cheryl Lynn, released on September 16, 1983 by Columbia Records. The album features the R&B hit singles, "Encore" and "This Time".

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Preppie includes the hit singles "Encore" (#1 R&B hit) and "This Time" (#49 R&B hit). It reached #8 on the R&B albums chart. The album was primarily produced by Lynn herself, with the exception of "Encore," which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. on March 15, 1989, 6 years after its release, the album was RIAA certified Gold. in spite of the album's success, the album remains out of print in the United States.

Track listing

1. "Encore" - 5:20
2. "Fix It" 4:02
3. "Fool A Fool" 3:50
4. "This Time" 4:28
5. "Change The Channel" 3:17
6. "Preppie" 4:08
7. "Love Rush" 4:16
8. "No One Else Will Do" 4:49
9. "Free" 4:40
10. "Life's Too Short" 5:07

• Bonus Tracks (2012 UK Funkytown Grooves Re-issue)

11. "Encore" (12" Dance Mix) 8:18

12. "Free" (Special 12" Version) 7:19

13. "Preppie" (12" Extended Mix) 5:00

14. "Preppie" (12" Club Mix) 5:34

Charts

Year	Album	Chart positions[2]
		US	US R&B
1983	Preppie	161	8

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions[3]
		US	US R&B	US Dance
1984	"Encore"	69	1	6
	"Preppie"	—	85	—

External links

• Cheryl Lynn-Preppie at Discogs

References

1. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1941460/review
2. "Cheryl Lynn US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
3. "Cheryl Lynn US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-24.