# Big Daddy Kane — resale value

**Big Daddy Kane** is worth about **$4.3**, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Discogs floor | $4.30 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-19. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBig%2520Daddy%2520Kane%2520Smooth%2520Operator%2520Warm%2520It%2520Up%2520Cassette%2520Single%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Big Daddy Kane |
| Format | Cassette, Single |
| Released | 1989 |
| Label | Cold Chillin' |
| Genre | Hip Hop |
| Copies for sale | 2 |

## Big Daddy Kane – Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane resale value

**Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane** by Big Daddy Kane (1989) on Cassette, Single. The Discogs marketplace floor is $4.30 with 2 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.

## FAQ

**Is this cassette single still worth collecting in 2024?**

Given its 1989 release and limited availability of only 2 copies, this remains a desirable collectible for Hip Hop enthusiasts.

**What format is this Big Daddy Kane release in?**

This specific release is available in the Cassette Single format.

**What is the original label for this Hip Hop single?**

The single was released on the Cold Chillin' label.

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