Item:  Vintage Vinyl Record 

Please Understand What Each Grading Means.  Please understand that each Record Player performs differently as well.  I can't stress enough the difference between a $99 Turntable and a $300 Turntable.  

When grading records, one must remember that BOTH how a record LOOKS & How it SOUNDS has to be taken into consideration.  A LP may play PERFECTLY, but if there are some visual scuffs/scratches that has to be counted against it.  

Please understand that photos of Vinyl Records do not show very accurately because of glares and reflections.  So, please take that into consideration when looking at my photos.  I use the "Industry Standard Record Grading Chart" (down below) to grade each Vinyl Records condition and the Condition of the Album Cover.   When in doubt, I will always go "down" in my grading (to play it safe).  Sometimes I will add an extra +/- just to make the grading more accurate.   All Albums I sell are cleaned with a Top of the Line Vinyl Record Cleaner.  So, regardless of an albums condition, it is always immaculate and plays to the best of its potential.  I take Grading/Cleaning Records very seriously and personally listen to every single album.  
1): Jimi Hendrix Experience "Axis: Bold As Love".  Single Gatefold Vinyl Record Album from 1967 By Reprise Records RS 6281.  Vinyl Record Graded: Very Good ++.   Nice Sheen & Well Cared for Vinyl.  Album Cover Graded: Good +.  Album includes Original Paper Sleeve which is in Nice Shape. Album Cover has taped seam splits in many areas but still good color.  Original Owners Initials both on LP and Cover "RAM".  Thumbtack hole in one corner.  It did a damn good job protecting the record though.  See Photos. 

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Industry Standard Record Grading Chart

MINT - SEALED (MS): As the Grading says..Album is Sealed in Original Wrapping and TOTALLY FLAWLESS & PERFECT as if it was still on store shelf.  If there is damage to shrink wrap or anything out of the ordinary it must be mentioned.  

MINT or M:  Absolutely 100% Flawless as if it was opened but never played in regards to both Vinyl and Cover/Paper Sleeve(s) and Inserts if there are any.  

NEAR MINT or NM: this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

Very Good ++/VG++.  Very Very Light Scratches can be on Vinyl that Do NOT effect play at all.  But are visually there nonetheless.  Great Gloss to Vinyl.  Cover is better than VG+ but not quite EXC. 

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it. The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. There will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

GOOD or G A good record will look very well played and dull. However a Good record should still play. It could have distracting surface noise. Such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Will also have some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn. It should play without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks, caused by deep scratches. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired, but only with scotch tape. No duct tape or masking tape repairs

 

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TERMS:   The buyer will please contact me within 3 days either with payment or notification as to when payment will be sent.  Payment must be received within 5 days after the auction ends.  Insurance will be included on breakable or valuable items ($20 or higher), or if requested prior to payment.   I highly suggest you chooseexpedited shipping on fragile items.  The shorter amount of time it is in the Postal System, the better chance it will arrive safely.  I pack each item as if it is the ?holy grail? but accidents do happen from time to time.   By purchasing this item, you are agreeing to take photos of the item and the box if it arrives damaged.  . I need those photos for Postal Insurance Claims.  Items must be returned to take advantage of Postal Insurance.  The Tracking # will be added to the listing as soon as I return home from shipping the item.

 

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