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Various – Rap 2
1985 · US · Profile Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $19.67
- NMNear Mint
- $17.60
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.46
- VGVery Good
- $9.32
- G+Good Plus
- $5.18
- GGood
- $3.11
- FFair
- $2.07
- PPoor
- $1.03
24 copies listed on Discogs from $2.45.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $15ref VA-5TXS2Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- PRO-1207APRO-1207BA-1 ᐉ PRO-1207-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)A-3 ᐉ PRO-1207-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- ᐉ(Stamped in runout areas)
- Mastered At
- Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
- Manufactured By
- Profile Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Rock Box5:28
- A2Placin' The Beat6:36
- A3Fast Life7:30
- B1Here Comes That Beat6:50
- B2The Old School4:14
- B3Rock The House2:43
- B4Here We Go (Live At The Funhouse)4:05
- Mastered By
- Herb Powers Jr.
About this record
Profile Records' 1985 Rap 2 compilation carries dual mastering credits to Frankford/Wayne in New York across its A-side matrix stamps (PRO-1207-A and PRO-1207-B), indicating a two-plant manufacturing run between Profile Records, Inc. and Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. The 7-track stereo LP draws 87 want-list entries against 458 in-collection copies, a ratio that reflects modest scarcity for a mid-1980s hip-hop sampler pressed without barcode protection.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this 1985 Profile pressing. A Mint copy commands 19.67 USD, while NM drops to 17.60 USD and VG+ settles at 13.46 USD; the VG grade sits at 9.32 USD.
The lowest current asking price across 24 active listings is 2.45 USD, capturing heavily played or damaged stock. The want-to-have ratio of 87 to 458 signals steady but not urgent collector demand.
As an original 1985 Profile issue rather than a reissue, this pressing holds its catalog identity (PRO-1207) and dual-plant manufacturing history; reissues or alternate country pressings would command different market positions. The absence of a barcode suggests early-1980s Profile manufacturing protocols, a detail that anchors authenticity to the original domestic release window.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PRO-1207 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout on Side A reads PRO-1207-A with the Frankford/Wayne mastering credit and engineer mark; Side B carries PRO-1207-B with identical mastering attribution.
Both sides were mastered in New York. The pressing plant attribution splits between Profile Records, Inc. (corporate entity) and Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. (physical facility in Hauppauge, New York).
Release notes indicate tracks A1, A2, and A3 carry 1984 copyright; B2, B3, and B4 carry 1985 copyright. Track B4 was recorded live on August 5, 1983 by Randy Murray.
The absence of a barcode is consistent with Profile's early catalog practice. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for groove wear and the jacket for foxing or seam splits; compare your findings against the price-guide scale from 19.67 USD (Mint) down to 1.03 USD (Poor).
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Release notes
A1/A2/A3/B1 (P) 1984 Profile Records Inc. B2/B3/B4 (P) 1985 Profile Records Inc.
B4 recorded live August 5, 1983 by Randy Murray
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Profile Records PRO-1207. This number appears on the label, spine, and in the dead-wax matrix stamps PRO-1207-A (Side A) and PRO-1207-B (Side B).
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 13.46 USD. This estimate reflects the mid-range condition tier and is current as of the guide's last update; actual market prices vary by seller and may differ from this reference figure.
Why does this pressing list two pressing plants?
Profile Records, Inc. and Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. both appear in the manufacturing credits. This reflects a split-plant production run common in 1985, where one entity managed mastering and coordination while the other handled physical pressing and plating in Hauppauge, New York.
What is the lowest price I can find this record for right now?
The lowest current asking price across 24 active listings is 2.45 USD. This reflects heavily worn or damaged copies; higher grades command significantly more, with Mint copies at 19.67 USD.
How many tracks are on this compilation?
Rap 2 contains 7 tracks across two sides. The release notes indicate that tracks A1, A2, and A3 are copyrighted 1984, while B2, B3, and B4 are copyrighted 1985; track B4 was recorded live on August 5, 1983.