# Eric B. & Rakim — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/eric-b-rakim-the-r-work-rest-play-2441099

**Eric B. & Rakim** is worth about **$20.88**, 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-2441099

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Discogs floor | $20.88 |

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.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DEric%2520B%2520Rakim%2520The%2520R%2520vinyl%25207%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%3DEric%2520B%2520Rakim%2520The%2520R%2520vinyl%25207%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

eBay links are affiliate links: JunkPal may earn a commission at no cost to you.

## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Eric B. & Rakim |
| Format | Vinyl, 7" |
| Released | 1988 |
| Label | MCA Records |
| Genre | Hip Hop |
| Copies for sale | 7 |

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

**The R (Work, Rest + Play)** by Eric B. & Rakim (1988) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $20.88 with 7 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

**What is the current market value for this 7" vinyl?**

The Discogs floor price for this item is currently listed at $20.88.

**Is this a rare find?**

While 7 copies are for sale, this 1988 release from MCA Records is a classic Hip Hop item.

**What format is this record in?**

This specific pressing is available in the 7" Vinyl format.

---

Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/eric-b-rakim-the-r-work-rest-play-2441099
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-06-18, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"