Is this Fontella Bass record a good investment?

Given the low Discogs floor of $0.77 and 52 copies for sale, it represents a good entry-level purchase for collectors.

What is the format and release year of this record?

This is a 7" vinyl record originally released in 1965 on the Checker label.

Fontella Bass's "Rescue Me" is categorized firmly within the Funk / Soul genre.

Name: Fontella Bass Checker – Rescue Me (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Fontella Bass

Funk / Soul

What Rescue Me by Fontella Bass is worth on the used market.

Fontella Bass Checker value — Discogs floor $0.77. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · CheckerFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Funk / Soul

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Rescue Me by Fontella Bass (1965) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $0.77 with 52 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	$0.77	eBay sold comps

Is this Fontella Bass record a good investment?: Given the low Discogs floor of $0.77 and 52 copies for sale, it represents a good entry-level purchase for collectors.
What is the format and release year of this record?: This is a 7" vinyl record originally released in 1965 on the Checker label.
What genre does "Rescue Me" fall under?: Fontella Bass's "Rescue Me" is categorized firmly within the Funk / Soul genre.