Using 2.00 Beta 7:

The info screen shows - Plays: 0 ... [43/1256]

Shut down player in the car while tune #43 is playing.

Hook up the AC & ethernet, run Emplode, delete 20 tunes (not played, but in the current playlist) & sync.

Restart player and the info screen shows - Plays: 20 ... [43/1236]