# Eric B. & Rakim MCA Records — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/eric-b-rakim-the-r-work-rest-play-1612149

**Eric B. & Rakim MCA Records** is worth about **$2.18**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/eric-b-rakim-the-r-work-rest-play-1612149

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Discogs floor | $2.18 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-18. 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%3DEric%2520B%2520Rakim%2520MCA%2520Records%2520The%2520R%2520Vinyl%252012%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 | Eric B. & Rakim |
| Format | Vinyl, 12" |
| Released | 1988 |
| Label | MCA Records |
| Genre | Hip Hop |
| Copies for sale | 5 |

## Eric B. & Rakim – The R (Work, Rest & Play) resale value

**The R (Work, Rest & Play)** by Eric B. & Rakim (1988) on Vinyl, 12". The Discogs marketplace floor is $2.18 with 5 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 vinyl still a good investment for Hip Hop collectors?**

Given its 1988 release and classic status, it holds collectible value, especially with 5 copies currently listed.

**What format is this record in?**

This specific pressing is available on Vinyl in the 12" format.

**What was the original release year?**

Eric B. & Rakim's "The R" was originally released in 1988 on MCA Records.

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