Is this Scientist LP considered rare given its release year?

Yes, this 1980 release on Jah Guidance is a specific piece of Reggae history, and only one copy is currently for sale.

What is the typical market value for this vinyl?

The current Discogs floor price for this item is listed at $38.70.

This pressing is available on Vinyl in the LP format.

Name: Scientist – Heavyweight Dub Champion (Vinyl, LP)
Brand: Scientist

Reggae

What Heavyweight Dub Champion by Scientist is worth on the used market.

Scientist value — Discogs floor 33,55 € · $38.7. Prices updated Juni 2026.

Label · Jah GuidanceFormat · Vinyl, LPGenre · Reggae

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Heavyweight Dub Champion by Scientist (1980) on Vinyl, LP. The Discogs marketplace floor is $38.70 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	33,55 € · $38.7	eBay sold comps

Is this Scientist LP considered rare given its release year?: Yes, this 1980 release on Jah Guidance is a specific piece of Reggae history, and only one copy is currently for sale.
What is the typical market value for this vinyl?: The current Discogs floor price for this item is listed at $38.70.
What format is this record in?: This pressing is available on Vinyl in the LP format.