Is this CD a rare find?

While it was released in 1996, the current low Discogs floor suggests it is readily available for collectors.

What is the format and genre of this release?

This is a Classical compilation released on CD format.

There are currently 7 copies of José Carreras – The Essential available for purchase.

Name: José Carreras – The Essential (CD, Compilation)
Brand: José Carreras

Classical

What The Essential by José Carreras is worth on the used market.

José Carreras value — Discogs floor $2.18. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · A Play CollectionFormat · CD, CompilationGenre · Classical

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The Essential by José Carreras (1996) on CD, Compilation. The Discogs marketplace floor is $2.18 with 7 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	$2.18	eBay sold comps

Is this CD a rare find?: While it was released in 1996, the current low Discogs floor suggests it is readily available for collectors.
What is the format and genre of this release?: This is a Classical compilation released on CD format.
How many copies of this album are currently for sale?: There are currently 7 copies of José Carreras – The Essential available for purchase.