Preppie (album)

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
Studio album by Cheryl Lynn
Released	November 4, 1983
Recorded	April–June 1983
Studio	Fiddler's Studio
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: September 20, 1983 "Encore" Released: November 13, 1983 "This Time" Released: April 4, 1984

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

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

AllMusic rated the album three out of five stars.

Track listing

Preppie track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Encore"	Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis	5:20
2.	"Fix It"	Cheryl Lynn Andrew Gouche Michael McGloiry Thurlene Johnson	4:02
3.	"Fool a Fool"	Kevin Guillaume Johnson	3:50
4.	"This Time"	David Richard Cohen Johnson	4:28
5.	"Change the Channel"	Vince DiCola Johnson	3:15
6.	"Preppie"	Lynn McGloiry	4:08
7.	"Love Rush"	Lynn John Barnes	4:16
8.	"No One Else Will Do"	Arlesha Devasia Lorrin Bates Perry Peyton	4:49
9.	"Free"	Lynn Steve Stephens	4:40
10.	"Life's Too Short"	Chyase	5:07
Total length:			43:50

2012 reissue bonus tracks

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Encore" (12" Dance Mix)	Jam Lewis	8:18
12.	"Free" (Special 12" Version)	Lynn Stephens	7:19
13.	"Preppie" (12" Extended Mix)	Lynn McGloiry	5:00
14.	"Preppie" (12" Club Mix)	Lynn McGloiry	5:34

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Instant Love

Chart (1983)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	161
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)	8

External links

• Cheryl Lynn-Preppie at Discogs