Is this a rare find for Funk/Soul collectors?

While the Discogs floor is low, this 1958 Capitol Records pressing is a classic piece of Funk/Soul history worth adding to your collection.

What is the format and original release year?

This record is on Vinyl, 7", and was originally released in 1958.

There are 10 copies of Ed Townsend’s "What Shall I Do?" available for purchase right now.

Name: Ed Townsend – What Shall I Do? (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Ed Townsend

Funk / Soul

What What Shall I Do? by Ed Townsend is worth on the used market.

Ed Townsend value — Discogs floor $0.86. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · Capitol RecordsFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Funk / Soul

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What Shall I Do? by Ed Townsend (1958) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $0.86 with 10 copies currently for sale.

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$0.86	eBay sold comps

Is this a rare find for Funk/Soul collectors?: While the Discogs floor is low, this 1958 Capitol Records pressing is a classic piece of Funk/Soul history worth adding to your collection.
What is the format and original release year?: This record is on Vinyl, 7", and was originally released in 1958.
How many copies of this record are currently for sale?: There are 10 copies of Ed Townsend’s "What Shall I Do?" available for purchase right now.