GOLDMINE VISUAL GRADING

LP COVER ..VG+

LP DISC...NM

GOLDMINE VISUAL GRADINGS

 Most LPs are graded visually. Sound grading 
will be noted, if done.

MINT (M)

Perfect in every way--certainly never played, sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. May be unplayed but is opened and not sealed.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

A Very Good Plus record 
will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous 
owner who took good care of it.

Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs 
or very slight scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight 
warps that do not affect the sound are OK.

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration.

In general, if not for a couple minor 
things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

VERY GOOD (VG)

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc.

Surface noise will be evident, surface scratches more notIcable, labels may be marred .

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+)

A record in Good or Good Plus can be put onto a turntable and will play through 
with out skipping, but it will have surface noise and scratches, 
also visible groove wear. A jacket or sleave will have seam splits at bottom 
or spine. Fading, writing , ring wear or other defects.