Preppie (album)
# 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".

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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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.

## Track listing

* "Encore" - 5:20 (Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis)
* "Fix It" 4:02 (Cheryl Lynn, Andrew Gouche, Michael McGloiry, Thurlene Johnson)
* "Fool A Fool" 3:50 (Kevin Guillaume, Johnson)
* "This Time" 4:28 (David Richard Cohen, Johnson)
* "Change The Channel" 3:17 (Vince DiCola, Johnson)
* "Preppie" 4:08 (Lynn, McGloiry)
* "Love Rush" 4:16 (John Barnes, Lynn)
* "No One Else Will Do" 4:49 (Arlesha Devasia, Lorrin Bates, Perry Peyton)
* "Free" 4:40 (Steve Stephens, Lynn)
* "Life's Too Short" 5:07 (Chyase)
* 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 | Chart positions |
| - | - | - | - |
| Year | Album | US | US R&B |
| 1983 | Preppie | 161 | 8 |

### Singles

| Year | Single | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Year | Single | US | US R&B | US Dance |
| 1984 | "Encore" | 69 | 1 | 6 |
| 1984 | "Preppie" | — | 85 | — |
