B.B. King – Paying The Cost To Be The Boss (Vinyl, 7")
BluesWhat Paying The Cost To Be The Boss by B.B. King is worth on the used market.
B.B. King value — Discogs floor $0.43. Prices updated June 2026.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own a copy, grab one of the $0 versions. The higher-priced Standard versions, ranging up to $25, do not indicate distinct editions or packaging differences; the price variation reflects market demand and rarity among the various pressings. Casual listeners should opt for the cheapest available option, while serious collectors seeking a specific, potentially rarer pressing might justify paying for one of the higher-priced Standard copies.
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Item details
- Brand
- B.B. King
- Format
- Vinyl, 7"
- Released
- 1968
- Label
- BluesWay
- Genre
- Blues
- Copies for sale
- 41
B.B. King – Paying The Cost To Be The Boss resale value
Paying The Cost To Be The Boss by B.B. King (1968) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $0.43 with 41 copies currently for sale.
What drives the price
Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Discogs floor | $0.43 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6.09 / $24.99 / $775.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.09–$775.99 (median $24.99).
Frequently asked questions
- Is this a rare B.B. King record?
- While it has a low floor price, it is a 1968 pressing on the BluesWay label.
- What format is this record in?
- This B.B. King release is available on Vinyl in the 7" format.
- How many copies are currently for sale?
- There are 41 copies of this Blues vinyl currently listed for sale.
