My vinyl record rating guide: vinyl / sleeve
NMINT- outstanding gloss, should have no surface scuffing at all / strong spine with clear, legible print, should be close to perfect
EX outstanding gloss, a few light superficial surface scuffs, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and the possibility of a little light background noise familiar to vinyl lovers most likely during the dead wax spots between tracks / strong spine with clear, legible print, may have a little light age wear to the cover or the corners
VG+ superb gloss, some light superficial surface scuffing, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and some light occasional background noise possible / strong spine but the print may be compromised somewhat, some light age wear, but no seam splits or writing on the jacket unless noted in the description
VG nice gloss, multiple light superficial surface scuffs, should still play well but with a little more background noise possible, should still be an enjoyable listening experience and I will usually play rate these and make it known on the listing / cover should be functional but may have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the description
GOOD good gloss, numerous scuffs, should play though but will have background noise, I will play rate these to make sure that the record plays through without skips, I will not list a record that skips, there may be a "click" on a few rotations, but I will note these in the description, I usually only list records that are more collectable at this rating / cover should be functional but will have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the description
FAIR I will only list these records if they are highly collectable and will describe each one individually
NOTE: I am selling an eclectic mix over the next couple of months, including some nearly perfect audiophile and Japanese pressed rock, country and pop LPs, I am starting on German and American copies from the same collection that I have been selling from the last month or so, these are more outstanding copies of classic LPs.
ARTIST(s): Black Sabbath
TITLE: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
LABEL: 1974 Warner Brothers records tan label release BS 2695
COVER: VG+ (light age and seam wear, light crease marks)
VINYL: EX+ (superb gloss, should play great with crisp, clean analog sound and tremendous fidelity. All open LPs cleaned on VPI vacuum record cleaner. Original inner company sleeve included in nice condition.)
all records visually graded, except when noted*
Thanks and happy hunting! Steve
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