Is this a rare find for Funk/Soul collectors?

Yes, this 1983 release on Chakras Records is highly sought after, reflected by its $172.00 Discogs floor value.

What is the format and original release year?

It is a 7" vinyl record originally released in 1983.

There are currently 2 copies of "It Must Be Love This Time" for sale.

Name: Frank Alstin* – It Must Be Love This Time (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Frank Alstin*

Funk / Soul

What It Must Be Love This Time by Frank Alstin* is worth on the used market.

Frank Alstin* value — Discogs floor $172. Prices updated June 2026.

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

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It Must Be Love This Time by Frank Alstin* (1983) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $172.00 with 2 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	$172	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$200 / $200 / $200	1 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 27, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $200.00–$200.00 (median $200.00).

Is this a rare find for Funk/Soul collectors?: Yes, this 1983 release on Chakras Records is highly sought after, reflected by its $172.00 Discogs floor value.
What is the format and original release year?: It is a 7" vinyl record originally released in 1983.
How many copies of this record are currently available?: There are currently 2 copies of "It Must Be Love This Time" for sale.