Is this 7" vinyl a good investment for Funk collectors?

Given the low floor price of $1.71 and its classic 1980 release, it's an affordable addition to any Funk/Soul collection.

What label is this Narada Michael Walden record on?

This specific pressing of "The Real Thing" was released on the Atlantic label.

There are 15 copies of Narada Michael Walden's "The Real Thing" available for sale right now.

Name: Narada Michael Walden – The Real Thing (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Narada Michael Walden

Funk / Soul

What The Real Thing by Narada Michael Walden is worth on the used market.

Narada Michael Walden value — Discogs floor 1,48 € · $1.71. Prices updated Juni 2026.

Label · AtlanticFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Funk / Soul

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The Real Thing by Narada Michael Walden (1980) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $1.71 with 15 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	1,48 € · $1.71	eBay sold comps

Is this 7" vinyl a good investment for Funk collectors?: Given the low floor price of $1.71 and its classic 1980 release, it's an affordable addition to any Funk/Soul collection.
What label is this Narada Michael Walden record on?: This specific pressing of "The Real Thing" was released on the Atlantic label.
How many copies of this 7" vinyl are currently available?: There are 15 copies of Narada Michael Walden's "The Real Thing" available for sale right now.