Sold Date:
March 25, 2016
Start Date:
March 18, 2016
Final Price:
$15.50
(USD)
Bid Count:
12
Seller Feedback:
4919
Buyer Feedback:
13
COVER IS IN VG SHAPE.LP PLAYS VERY GOOD AND IS IN VG+ TO NM SHAPE.
MINT (NM) A
good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a
retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s
nearly perfect.
Near mint records are shiny and free of visible
defects. No writing, stickers, other markings or spindle marks appear on
the label.
If played, an NM
record will do so without surface noise. Near Mint records don’t have to
be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain
NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
A
good description of a VG+ Record is “except for a couple of minor
things, this would be Near Mint.”
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear,
including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the
listening experience. Slight warps that don’t affect the sound are OK.
Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the
center hole, so long as repeated playing has not misshapen the hole.
There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should
be barely noticeable.
VERY GOOD (VG)
Many of
the imperfections found on a VG+ Record are more obvious on a VG record.
VG
records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape.
They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records.
Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches.
When played, a VG record has surface
noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages
and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise won’t overpower the
music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the
label.
GOOD (G)
The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as
filler until something better comes along. But it has significant
surface noise and groove wear. The label is worn and exhibits
significant ring wear, heavy writing or obvious damage caused by trying
to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably.