The Police Synchronicity 1ST Pressing Vinyl Record Album LP 1983 Near Mint
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The Police Synchronicity 1ST Pressing Vinyl Record Album LP 1983 Near Mint The Police Synchronicity 1983 A&M Records, Inc. # SP 3735 12" 33 rpm Vinyl Record Album LP Original Vinyl FIRST Pressing Overall Condition is Near Mint (NM) Vinyl Record = Near Mint (NM) Jacket = Excellent Album cover has a cut upper edge, sleeve has seam split at bottom, album has no scratches U.S.A Buisness FAST Shipping We are here to help Record Grading Guide Shipping Policy Payment Policy Free Returns Contact Us Record Grading Guide Shipping Policy Payment Policy Free Returns Contact Us
Record Grading Guide from the Goldmine Music Collectors Magazine
NEAR MINT (NM or M-)
NM record looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words it is nearly perfect. Many dealers won't use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can there be any spindle marks from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent. A record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records do not 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).
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) OR EXCELLENT (E)
VG+ record except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
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 do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
VERY GOOD (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the big money goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
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 deep enough to feel with a fingernail. 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 will not overpower the music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-)
Good does not mean bad! 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, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably.
Good to VG cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
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Click here to see description The Police Synchronicity 1ST Pressing Vinyl Record Album LP 1983 Near Mint The Police Synchronicity 1983 A&M Records, Inc. # SP 3735 12" 33 rpm Vinyl Record Album LP Original Vinyl FIRST Pressing Overall Condition is Near Mint (NM) Vinyl Record = Near Mint (NM) Jacket = Excellent Album cover has a cut upper edge, sleeve has seam split at bottom, album has no scratches We are here to help Record Grading GuideRecord Grading Guide from the Goldmine Music Collectors Magazine
NEAR MINT (NM or M-)
NM record looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words it is nearly perfect. Many dealers won't use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can there be any spindle marks from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent. A record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records do not 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).
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) OR EXCELLENT (E)
VG+ record except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
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 do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
VERY GOOD (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the big money goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
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 deep enough to feel with a fingernail. 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 will not overpower the music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-)
Good does not mean bad! 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, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably.
Good to VG cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
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Find the item in My eBay under Purchase History and select Return this item from the More actions drop-down menu. Select "No Longer Needed" for the reason for the return.Contact us for an RMA#. We will then send you the refund within 1 business day of receivng returned item. Returns initiated through ebay can take up to 6 business days for the refund to be issued. Please contact us prior to intiating and ebay return to receive a rapid refund or replacement.
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