I use the standard Goldmine grading system visual only,I rarely playgrade..International shiiping is 1st class unless specified other.

 

Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. 

The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. 

An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. 

Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 

Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

Very Good Plus (VG+)   Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. 

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 signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 

Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 

In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG)   Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. 

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 

Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). 

A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 

It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. 

 If I think it's in between, I'll use S VG+ ( Little bit better than VG+ & V S VG+ close to NM but not quite . also any VG+ or S VG+ or VS VG+are  expected to have some scratching or skuffs or writing or stickers on label .varying degree .

Listed by artist and Album title graded visually only no playgrade Sold as is many LPS N M. Grade cover 1st LP 2nd

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Large Lot of Rock N Roll Early 60' & 70's Doo wop Soul Most VG+  or better at least 50 % N Mint  Playing surface may have writing on labels  some promos all pictured 1 side Listed by Artists only none play tested will  visually grade 1st 25 45's randomly Some may need cleaning .Many are    visually graded all Pictured most are top Billboard 45's some may have writing on labels see picture  to get idea These will be great for the collector or reseller .50's & 60's  and 70's most Early Rock N Roll and Doo wop & soul Good luck any  questions email me . 1.Kathy Linden NM 2. Anthony newley NM 3. US Bonds S VG+ 4. Billy J Kramer VS VG+ 5. Vic Dana VG+ 6. Jerry Wallace S VG+ 7. Hermans Hermit  S VG+ 8. Jimmy Gilmer NM 9. The Blue stars S VG+ 10. Pat Boone VS VG+ 11. Jimmy Gilmer VG+ 12. Buddy Knox VS VG+ 13. Preston Epps S VG+ 14. preston Epps S VG+ 15. Preston Epps S VG+ 16. The teddy bears S VG+ 17. New colony Six NMN 18. The De Castro Sisters S VG+ 19. The monkees NM 20. Brenda lee NM 21. Connie stevens S VG+ 22. Bill black VS VG+ 23. The mark IV S VG+ 24. Jewel Atkins S VG+ 25.Mitch Ryder VS VG+ 26.Vince Martin 27. Roger Miller 28. The Righteous Brothers 29. Jackie De  Shannon 30.Donnie Brooks 31. Dale & Grace 32. Dale & Grace 33. Hayley Mills 34. Mitch Ryder 35. James brown 36. The Platters 37. The Platters  38.Bobby Vinton 39. anita bryant 40. Bobby Vinton 41. Bobby Rydell 42. Terry Stafford 43. The righteous Brothers 44. Bobby Vinton 45. Bobby Vinton 46. anita bryant 47.Eddie hodges 48.Pat Boone 49. Vic Dana 50.Tommy Sands 51. Tennessee Ernie ford 52. Jimmie Rodgers 53. Roy Orbison 54. Bobby Bare 55. The Pilldown Men  56. Roy orbison 57. Bobby darin 58. Claude king 59. Bobby Rydell 60. Dodie Stevens 61. Petula Clark 62. Toni Fisher  63. Bobby Vinton 64. Bobby Rydell 65.Johnny Crawford 66. Googie Rene 67. Mamas and The Papas 68. Paul and paula 69. Hugo & Luigi 70. Damita Jo 71. Tab Hunter 72. Mary Hopkins 73. The royal guardsmen 74. Dave babvy Cortez 75. Ace cannon  76. Duane eddy 77. Elvis presley 78. Duane eddy 79. The fendermen 80. Neil Sedaka 81. Hollywood flames 82. The tornaddoes 83. Rick nelson 84. The honeycombs 85. Ricky nelson 86. James darren 87. Lonnie Mack 88. The outsiders 89. The Duals 90. Roy orbison 91. Valarie carr 92. Neil Sedaka  93. Sandy nelson 94. Kingston Trio 95. Bobby Rydell 96. Ricky nelson 97. Toni Fisher 98. Connie frances 99. Jan & Dean 100. Fats Domino 101Bobby Goldsboro 102.George Hamilton IV 103.Connie frances 104. Jimmie Rodgers 105.Jodie sands 106. Connie frances 107. Sam The Sham 108. Annette 109. Bobby Vinton 110. Fats Domino 111. Johnny Rivers 112. David Seville 113. The monkees 114. The happenings 115. The Seekers 116. The Hollies 117. Rick Nelson 118. Gary Lewis 119.The Buckinghams 120. TOMMY James 121. Hermans hermi 122. Vickki Carr 123. Bobby Vinton 124. Walter brennan 125. Paul Anka  126Jim Crocxe NM 127.The five americans NM  128.Stonewall Jackson NM 129. Tommy Roe NM 130. Rick Nelson NM 131.Rene & rene NM 132. Nitty Gritty DirtBand NM 133.The Chiffons NM 134. Jimmie Rodgers NM 135. The Association NM  136. Blue Maggoos NM 137. Santo & Johnny NM  138. The Brass Ring VS VG+ 139. The Ponitails VS VG+ 140. Ohio Express VS VG+ 141. Roy Orbison S VG+ 142. jerry Butler S VG+ 144. The teddy bears VS VG+ 145. Jimmy Clanton S VG+ 146. Sonny & Cher 147. The viscounts  148. Roy Orbison NM 149. Tommy James  NM 150. The soul Surfers NM 151Sam Cooke  S VG+ 152. Jackie Wilson VG+ 153. Ace cannon  154 Dovells 155. brenda Lee 156. Ronny and the daytonas 157.The Diamonds 158. The platters 159. Classics IV 160. Bobby Vinton P/S & 45 161.gene McDaniels 162. Jimmie Rodgers 163. Tommie Roe 164. Ronnie Dove 165. The royaltones 166. Bill hayes 167. Clarence henry 168. The Rascals 169. Bobby Vinton 170. Billy vera 171.Ace cannon 172. Tommy Edwards 173. The monkees 174. Brenda lee 175. Major Lance  176.Kingston Trio 177. Jay Bird Uzzell 178.The Village stompers 179.Tommy Sands 180. Jack Scott 181. The Shirelles 182. The Cousins 183.The Monkees 184. Domenico Modugno 185. Domenico Modugno  186. The Mulcays 187. The Cufflinks 188. Paul revere & The raiders 189. Buddy Knox 190. Charlie gracie 191. hermans hermit 192. Fats Domino 193.Paul Anka 194.oy orbison 195. Brenda lee 196.Sandy Nelson 197. The Cyrkle 198. Sounds orch. 199. The Platters 200. Billy Joe royal  201.Connie stevens 202. Jay & The americans 203. The ventures 204.Bobby Sherman 205. Ray stevens 206. ray Stevens 207. Bobby Vinton 208. Bobby Vinton 209 Barry Young 210. Ace cannon 211. the drifters 212.Barry Young 213. Everly brothers 214. Paul revere 215. The Rhythmettes