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 $7. 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
- Stateside
- Genre
- Blues
- Copies for sale
- 1
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 $7.00 with 1 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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- Is this B.B. King vinyl rare?
- With only 1 copy currently for sale, this specific pressing is quite limited on the market.
- What is the genre of this B.B. King record?
- This fantastic piece of music falls squarely into the Blues genre.
- When was this 7" vinyl released?
- The record was originally released in 1968 on the Stateside label.
