Is this a rare find for Hip Hop collectors?

Yes, with only 12 copies currently for sale, this 1988 release is a relatively scarce item.

What format is this album in?

This classic track is available on a 12" Vinyl format.

Eric B. & Rakim's Microphone Fiend was originally released in 1988.

Name: Eric B. & Rakim UNI Records – Microphone Fiend (Vinyl, 12")
Brand: Eric B. & Rakim

Hip Hop

What Microphone Fiend by Eric B. & Rakim is worth on the used market.

Eric B. & Rakim UNI Records value — Discogs floor $5.21. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · UNI RecordsFormat · Vinyl, 12"Genre · Hip Hop

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Microphone Fiend by Eric B. & Rakim (1988) on Vinyl, 12". The Discogs marketplace floor is $5.21 with 12 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	$5.21	eBay sold comps

Is this a rare find for Hip Hop collectors?: Yes, with only 12 copies currently for sale, this 1988 release is a relatively scarce item.
What format is this album in?: This classic track is available on a 12" Vinyl format.
What is the original release year of Microphone Fiend?: Eric B. & Rakim's Microphone Fiend was originally released in 1988.