Is this a rare find for funk collectors?

While it has 4 copies listed, this 1988 Mercury 7" release of "Strong" is a desirable piece of Funk/Soul history.

What is the format and genre of this record?

It is a 7" Vinyl record falling under the Funk / Soul genre.

This specific pressing was released in 1988 on the Mercury label.

Name: Kool & The Gang – Strong (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Kool & The Gang

Funk / Soul

What Strong by Kool & The Gang is worth on the used market.

Kool & The Gang value — Discogs floor $2.65. Prices updated June 2026.

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

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Strong by Kool & The Gang (1988) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $2.65 with 4 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	$2.65	eBay sold comps

Is this a rare find for funk collectors?: While it has 4 copies listed, this 1988 Mercury 7" release of "Strong" is a desirable piece of Funk/Soul history.
What is the format and genre of this record?: It is a 7" Vinyl record falling under the Funk / Soul genre.
When was this Kool & The Gang album released?: This specific pressing was released in 1988 on the Mercury label.