# Charlene Smith - I Was — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/discogs-master-634109

**Charlene Smith - I Was** — 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-634109

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-26. 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%3DCharlene%2520Smith%2520I%2520Was%2520Funk%2520Soul%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%3DCharlene%2520Smith%2520I%2520Was%2520Funk%2520Soul%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 | Charlene Smith |
| Year | 1998 |
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Contemporary R&B |

## FAQ

**Is this a rare find for Funk/Soul collectors?**

As a 1998 release in the Funk/Soul genre, it is a specific piece that appeals to collectors of Contemporary R&B.

**What is the musical style of "I Was"?**

"I Was" is categorized as Funk/Soul, featuring a Contemporary R&B style.

**What year was this record released?**

Charlene Smith's "I Was" was originally released in 1998.

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