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| Released | November 4, 1983 |
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| Recorded | April–June 1983 |
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| Studio | Fiddler's Studio |
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| Genre | Post-disco |
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| Length | 43:50 |
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| Label | Columbia |
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- "Preppie"
Released: September 20, 1983
- "Encore"
Released: November 13, 1983
- "This Time"
Released: April 4, 1984
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Preppie is the fifth studio album by American recording R&B artist Cheryl Lynn, released on November 4, 1983, by Columbia Records. The album features the R&B hit singles, "Encore" and "This Time".
Preppie includes the hit singles "Encore" (No. 1 R&B hit) and "This Time" (No. 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.
Critical reception
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| AllMusic | [1] |
AllMusic rated the album three out of five stars.[1]
Track listing
Preppie track listing| Title | Writer(s) |
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| 1. | "Encore" | | 5:20 |
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| 2. | "Fix It" | - Cheryl Lynn
- Andrew Gouche
- Michael McGloiry
- Thurlene Johnson
| 4:02 |
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| 3. | "Fool a Fool" | | 3:50 |
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| 4. | "This Time" | - David Richard Cohen
- Johnson
| 4:28 |
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| 5. | "Change the Channel" | | 3:15 |
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| 6. | "Preppie" | | 4:08 |
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| 7. | "Love Rush" | | 4:16 |
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| 8. | "No One Else Will Do" | - Arlesha Devasia
- Lorrin Bates
- Perry Peyton
| 4:49 |
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| 9. | "Free" | | 4:40 |
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| 10. | "Life's Too Short" | Chyase | 5:07 |
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| Total length: | 43:50 |
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2012 reissue bonus tracks| Title | Writer(s) |
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| 11. | "Encore" (12" Dance Mix) | | 8:18 |
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| 12. | "Free" (Special 12" Version) | | 7:19 |
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| 13. | "Preppie" (12" Extended Mix) | | 5:00 |
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| 14. | "Preppie" (12" Club Mix) | | 5:34 |
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Charts
References
External links
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