Is this vinyl a good investment right now?

Given the Discogs floor of $6.00 and limited stock, it represents a solid, accessible purchase for funk and soul collectors.

What is the original release year and label?

The record was released in 1972 on the Stax label.

This track is categorized under the Funk / Soul genres.

Name: Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers Stax – The Dryer (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers

Funk / Soul

What The Dryer by Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers is worth on the used market.

Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers Stax value — Discogs floor $6. Prices updated June 2026.

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

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The Dryer by Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers (1972) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $6.00 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	$6	eBay sold comps

Is this vinyl a good investment right now?: Given the Discogs floor of $6.00 and limited stock, it represents a solid, accessible purchase for funk and soul collectors.
What is the original release year and label?: The record was released in 1972 on the Stax label.
What genre does "The Dryer" fall under?: This track is categorized under the Funk / Soul genres.