Is this Mtume vinyl a good investment right now?

Given the low copy count of 3, this 1980 Epic pressing offers good immediate value at the $5.99 floor price.

What is the format and release year?

It is a 7" Vinyl record released in 1980 on the Epic label.

This classic track is categorized under the Funk / Soul genre.

Name: Mtume – So You Wanna Be A Star (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Mtume

Funk / Soul

What So You Wanna Be A Star by Mtume is worth on the used market.

Mtume value — Discogs floor $5.99. Prices updated June 2026.

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

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Selling on eBay right now · by condition

New

$16

2 listings asking

Used

$24

4 listings asking

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So You Wanna Be A Star by Mtume (1980) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $5.99 with 3 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	$5.99	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$13.99 / $20.26 / $50	6 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $13.99–$50.00 (median $20.26).

Is this Mtume vinyl a good investment right now?: Given the low copy count of 3, this 1980 Epic pressing offers good immediate value at the $5.99 floor price.
What is the format and release year?: It is a 7" Vinyl record released in 1980 on the Epic label.
What genre does this Funk/Soul record fall under?: This classic track is categorized under the Funk / Soul genre.