Sold Date: February 27, 2015
Start Date: February 27, 2015
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Original US pressing of The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds. 

Condition (see below for guidelines): 

Disc(s): VG+ (scuffs and a few hairline scratches; plays VG++; label has initials markered-out on both sides). 

Cover: VG+ (name penned-out; price tag remnants and newer price tag). 

Notes: Despite its flaws mentioned above, this is still a very good original mono copy; also, no inner sleeve, but will be shipped with generic white sleeve. 

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Below are the grading standards based on Goldmine magazine’s which I use to assess a vinyl record:

SEALED (SS): never opened. Jacket could have cut-out notch or hole punch and display some wear from years of storage and/or handling. 

MINT (M): Perfect! The record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with no flaws whatsoever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers, address labels, writing on the cover or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record -- period! 

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : The record appears virtually flawless. A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and / or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however, the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : The record has minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and no scratches. The cover is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) is acceptable. Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled or obtrusive to the eye. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+: The record shows wear, mostly surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a good luster, but flaws (such as scuffs and minor scratches) will be more noticeable to the naked eye. A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it. The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes. The corners may be slightly bent, defacing the artwork a bit. 

VERY GOOD or VG: The record is “good enough.” Scuffs and scratches (some deep enough to feel) will be evident. There will almost always be some surface noise when played.  A VG record will appear well-played (and, perhaps, slightly mishandled) but will still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, well-used. There may be some seam splitting. There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. There may be some writing on the cover. Still, it should be decent overall. 

GOOD or G: The record will look very well-played, dull, grayish and possibly abused. However, a Good record should still play without skipping or repeating. It will have distracting surface noise, such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused by the wear. A Good cover will have many things wrong with it. It will have seam splits, possibly taped repairs, writing, or worn artwork.