Is this 7" vinyl a good investment for folk music collectors?

At the current floor price of $1.72, it offers good entry-level value for collectors of 1970s Folk and World music.

What is the original release year of this record?

This specific pressing of Melanie's "Cyclone" was released in 1976 on Atlantic Records.

There are currently 5 copies of Melanie (2) – Cyclone (Vinyl, 7") available for sale on JunkPal.

Name: Melanie (2) – Cyclone (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Melanie (2)

Folk, World, & Country

What Cyclone by Melanie (2) is worth on the used market.

Melanie (2) value — Discogs floor $1.72. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · AtlanticFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Folk, World, & Country

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Cyclone by Melanie (2) (1976) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $1.72 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.

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$1.72	eBay sold comps

Is this 7" vinyl a good investment for folk music collectors?: At the current floor price of $1.72, it offers good entry-level value for collectors of 1970s Folk and World music.
What is the original release year of this record?: This specific pressing of Melanie's "Cyclone" was released in 1976 on Atlantic Records.
How many copies of this vinyl are currently available for purchase?: There are currently 5 copies of Melanie (2) – Cyclone (Vinyl, 7") available for sale on JunkPal.