Is this Herbie Hancock vinyl a good deal right now?

Yes, with a Discogs floor of $2.69 and 24 copies available, this 2001 electronic release offers excellent value.

What format is this specific record?

This item is available on Vinyl in the 12" format.

Herbie Hancock's "The Essence" falls under the Electronic genre.

Name: Herbie Hancock – The Essence (Vinyl, 12")
Brand: Herbie Hancock

Electronic

What The Essence by Herbie Hancock is worth on the used market.

Herbie Hancock value — Discogs floor $2.69. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · Transparent MusicFormat · Vinyl, 12"Genre · Electronic

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The Essence by Herbie Hancock (2001) on Vinyl, 12". The Discogs marketplace floor is $2.69 with 24 copies currently for sale.

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$2.69	eBay sold comps

Is this Herbie Hancock vinyl a good deal right now?: Yes, with a Discogs floor of $2.69 and 24 copies available, this 2001 electronic release offers excellent value.
What format is this specific record?: This item is available on Vinyl in the 12" format.
What is the genre of this album?: Herbie Hancock's "The Essence" falls under the Electronic genre.