# Various - EMI-Manhattan. Where Every Month Is Black Music Month: Cassette Sampler — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/discogs-master-1783021

**Various - EMI-Manhattan. Where Every Month Is Black Music Month: Cassette Sampler** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/discogs-master-1783021

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-24. 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.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DEMI%2520Manhattan%2520Black%2520Music%2520Month%2520Cassette%2520Sampler%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DEMI%2520Manhattan%2520Black%2520Music%2520Month%2520Cassette%2520Sampler%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 | Various |
| Year | 1988 |
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | New Jack Swing, Contemporary R&B |

## FAQ

**Is this cassette sampler rare given its 1988 release?**

While not ultra-rare, its specific New Jack Swing and Contemporary R&B blend makes it a unique find for genre enthusiasts.

**What musical styles can I expect from this sampler?**

Expect a mix of Funk, Soul, and New Jack Swing, reflecting the sounds of 1988.

**Is this a good investment for a music collector?**

For fans of 80s/90s R&B, this sampler offers a solid piece of musical history at an accessible price point.

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