Is this Hampton Hawes vinyl a good investment?

Given its 1972 release on Prestige and the $80.00 Discogs floor, this LP represents a potentially valuable addition to a Jazz collection.

What is the original release year of this album?

The Hampton Hawes "Universe" was originally released in 1972.

This album is available in Vinyl, LP format.

Name: Hampton Hawes – Universe (Vinyl, LP)
Brand: Hampton Hawes

Jazz

What Universe by Hampton Hawes is worth on the used market.

Hampton Hawes value — Discogs floor 69,35 € · $80. Prices updated Juni 2026.

Label · PrestigeFormat · Vinyl, LPGenre · Jazz

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Universe by Hampton Hawes (1972) on Vinyl, LP. The Discogs marketplace floor is $80.00 with 1 copies currently for sale.

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	69,35 € · $80	eBay sold comps

Is this Hampton Hawes vinyl a good investment?: Given its 1972 release on Prestige and the $80.00 Discogs floor, this LP represents a potentially valuable addition to a Jazz collection.
What is the original release year of this album?: The Hampton Hawes "Universe" was originally released in 1972.
What format is this Jazz record in?: This album is available in Vinyl, LP format.