Is this vinyl pressing still considered a good investment?

Given the low floor price of $1.50 and the 1998 release date, it's a highly accessible piece of Hip Hop history.

What format is this specific record?

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

The album was released under the Jive label.

Name: KRS-One – 5 Boroughs (Vinyl, 12")
Brand: KRS-One

Hip Hop

What 5 Boroughs by KRS-One is worth on the used market.

KRS-One value — Discogs floor $1.5. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · JiveFormat · Vinyl, 12"Genre · Hip Hop

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5 Boroughs by KRS-One (1998) on Vinyl, 12". The Discogs marketplace floor is $1.50 with 19 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	$1.5	eBay sold comps

Is this vinyl pressing still considered a good investment?: Given the low floor price of $1.50 and the 1998 release date, it's a highly accessible piece of Hip Hop history.
What format is this specific record?: This item is available on Vinyl in the 12" format.
Which label released this 1998 Hip Hop album?: The album was released under the Jive label.