1) Ray Charles - The Collection (dbl).

Vinyl - 12" in VG->VG+ condition (some scratch side 3), Sleeve in VG+ condition. Please see photos of actual item.

Castle / CCSLP241 / France / 1990 / Funk, Soul, R&B.

2) Ray Charles - The Exciting Years (12" vinyl record - VGcondition).

Label - Allegro / CAT# - ALL762 / UK / 1964 / Jazz, Blues.

3. Ray Charles - The Sensational (12" vinyl record - VG condition).

Label - ARC / CAT# - SOC998 / UK / 1965 / Funk, Soul, Blues

4. Ray Charles - The Incomparable (12" vinyl record - VG condition) - MONO

Label - Summit / CAT# - ATL 414-4 / UK / 1965 / Jazz, Blues

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EBAY Guide to conditioning and grading 7 & 12? vinyl records

Grading Vinyl:  Here is the Record Collector Price Guide grading system for condition of records & covers. This system is used by dealers & collectors worldwide including us. Some dealers will use in-between grades like Ex+ Ex- Vg+

We hope this will be helpful.

1. MINT:
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be mint...

2. EXCELLENT:
The record shows some sign of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing...

3. VERY GOOD:
The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable...

4. GOOD:
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc...