Sold Date: November 12, 2024
Start Date: September 29, 2024
Final Price: $190.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 76
Buyer Feedback: 0

Hello I would like to take this moment and clear some things up - the vinyl I have up was play graded without this fine tune grading scale so some of the listed is actually higher grade.  So from now on this will be the ledger to see how my vinyl is graded.  I was confused why lesser graded vinyl was selling for more then what I have them for... hopefully this will help out.   Remember - every vinyl is conservatively graded for customer satisfaction. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Record Grading For 45s & LP Albums

MINT (M) or (10): Record should appear to have just left the manufacturer without any handling. It should appear perfect and nothing but PERFECT! NO COMPROMISES!  Label, vinyl, sound, all perfect. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains, no writing, tears or splits. One should rarely if ever use this grade since even most new records are not truly perfect. Be skeptical of anybody's list that is abundant with this grade.

NEAR MINT (NM) or MINT- (9): A record that is otherwise MINT but has one or two tiny inconsequential flaws that Do Not Affect Play (DNAP). Most new records fall into this catagory. May have a few smudges, some very fine sleeve marks, etc. (sleeve marks are those tiny scratches with no effect on sound)  All glossy vinyl. Labels near perfect. Sounds great!! 

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++) or (8): Still a nearly new record.  Played and handled sparingly. A few sleeve marks or fine scratches. Labels still nice. Good gloss. Should not have the slightest of gray in grooves. Still sounds great!!

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or (7): This record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. There are probably lots of sleeve marks or light paper scuffs and/or several fine scratches that Do Not Affect Play (DNAP). Slight warps that do not affect sound are OK. The record may have some gray grooves. It will have 50 to 80% gloss. Labels still real nice! Possibly a bit of dirt on them, etc. Overall, a fine copy. Sound quality of this grade is still excellent. No noticeable record noise.

VERY GOOD (VG) or (6): Many dealers treat this grade as junk which defies the meaning of "Very Good". These are still desirable records. This record will show signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster. It will still have some gloss. It has sleeve marks and numerous very fine scratches, or a few more serious scuffs and spindle trails from many spins on the turntable. A VG record may have some audible surface noise when played, although such noise should not overwhelm the music. Labels beginning to show signs of wear, but not serious.

VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-) or (5): Lots of fine scratches and almost no gloss or a few serious scratches or scuffs. Labels probably worn. Plays with noise that doesn't overwhelm the music. Gloss is possible, if the scratches are serious


GOOD PLUS (G+) or (4): Completely covered with fine scratches, a mix of fine and serious scuffs and scratches or other defects. May have some or no gloss left. Labels may be quite trashed, but will be generally readable. Plays with hiss, crackle or distortion, but not awful. Suffices as a good filler until a better copy comes along.

GOOD (G) or (3): Well-played with any number of defects such as complete loss of surface sheen, aggravating surface noise etc. but can still be played without skipping.

FAIR (F) or (2): A filler. Lots of serious scratches, many definitely audible. Noise is more prominent than the music. Just barely acceptable. Labels barely readable, but plays "OK".  Worse than GOOD!

POOR (P) or (1): Looks like it's been stomped on by an elephant. Lots of problems: Possibly cracked. Probably doesn't play through. You're not sure you want to try. Unless it's rare, good only for target practice.