Is this a rare vinyl pressing?

While the exact rarity isn't specified, it is a 1980 release on Mercury, making it a classic piece of Hip Hop history.

What format is this record?

This item is available in the 7-inch vinyl format.

There are currently 5 copies of Kurtis Blow’s "Hard Times" available for purchase.

Name: Kurtis Blow Mercury – Hard Times (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Kurtis Blow

Hip Hop

What Hard Times by Kurtis Blow is worth on the used market.

Kurtis Blow Mercury value — Discogs floor $3.48. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · MercuryFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Hip Hop

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Hard Times by Kurtis Blow (1980) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $3.48 with 5 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	$3.48	eBay sold comps

Is this a rare vinyl pressing?: While the exact rarity isn't specified, it is a 1980 release on Mercury, making it a classic piece of Hip Hop history.
What format is this record?: This item is available in the 7-inch vinyl format.
How many copies of this record are currently for sale?: There are currently 5 copies of Kurtis Blow’s "Hard Times" available for purchase.