What is the current market value for this cassette?

The Discogs floor price for this item is currently listed at $4.30.

With only 2 copies listed for sale, this specific pressing is relatively scarce on the marketplace.

What is the original release year of this album?

Shelly Manne's "Essence" was originally released in 1977.

Name: Shelly Manne – Essence (Cassette)
Brand: Shelly Manne

Jazz

What Essence by Shelly Manne is worth on the used market.

Shelly Manne value — Discogs floor $4.3. Prices updated July 2026.

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Essence by Shelly Manne (1977) on Cassette. The Discogs marketplace floor is $4.30 with 2 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	$4.3	eBay sold comps

What is the current market value for this cassette?: The Discogs floor price for this item is currently listed at $4.30.
Is this a rare item?: With only 2 copies listed for sale, this specific pressing is relatively scarce on the marketplace.
What is the original release year of this album?: Shelly Manne's "Essence" was originally released in 1977.