The Real Thing – Straight To The Heart (Vinyl, 7")
Funk / SoulWhat Straight To The Heart by The Real Thing is worth on the used market.
The Real Thing value — Discogs floor $0.8. Prices updated June 2026.
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Which version do you have?
Since both versions are listed as Standard at $1, you should buy either Standard: $1 for the cheapest way to own The Real Thing – Straight To The Heart. As both versions are identical in listed value, there is no premium benefit from upgrading. Collectors focused purely on owning the music should buy one of the Standard: $1 copies, while those seeking unique features should look elsewhere.
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Item details
- Brand
- The Real Thing
- Format
- Vinyl, 7"
- Released
- 1986
- Label
- Jive
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Copies for sale
- 8
The Real Thing – Straight To The Heart resale value
Straight To The Heart by The Real Thing (1986) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $0.80 with 8 copies currently for sale.
What drives the price
Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Discogs floor | $0.8 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- Is this vinyl a good investment right now?
- Given the low Discogs floor of $0.80 and limited copies, it represents a solid, affordable addition to a funk collection.
- What format is this record in?
- This release is available on a 7-inch vinyl format.
- What genre does "The Real Thing" belong to?
- The record falls under the Funk / Soul genre.
