Artist: Dolly Parton
Title: Coat of Many Colors
Year: 1971
Record Grading: VG+
Sleeve Grading: G
Notes: 1971 Indianapolis Pressing, Plays Great, Corner wear, SM SPLIT

Tracklist  A13:02A22:38A32:14A42:26A52:24B12:40B22:53B32:43B43:17B52:39
Vinyl Record Grading Guide:
Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.   

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Very Good Plus (VG+) 

Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG) 

Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.   

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) 

Generally worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.   

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Generally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. 

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Additional Abbreviations: BB - BB Size Hole
BTOL - Small Blank Tag On Label
BW - Backed With 
CC - Corner Cut
CO - Cut Out
COH - Cut Out Hole
CVR - Cover 
DJ - Disk Jockey
EXC - Except For
GF - Gatefold
INS - Insert 
IM - Import
LBL - Label
M - Mono
NAP - Not Affecting Play 
NOS - Not Original Sleeve
OS - Original Sleeve
PRSOC - Promo Sticker On Cover
PROMO - Promotional Copy
PRS - Promo Stamp 
PRSOC - Promo Sticker On Cover
PRT - Printing
PS - Picture Sleeve
RCP - Record Club Pressing
RE - Reissue 
RS - Rubber Stamp
RS CVR - Rubber Stamp On Cover
RSOL - Rubber Stamp On Label
RW - Ring Wear 
SCU - Scuff
SCR - Scratch
ST - Stereo
SL - Slight 
SL WP - Slight Warp
SM SPLIT - Seam Split
SAW - Saw Mark On Cover
SOC - Sticker On Cover 
SOL - Sticker On Label
SS - Still Sealed
TOC - Tape On Cover
TOL - Tape On Label 
TS - Taped Seam
UN - Unglued
WLP - White Label Promo
WOC - Writing On Cover 
WOL - Writing On Label
WRP - Warp
W/ - With
WSOC - Water Stain On Cover 
WSOL - Water Stain On Label
YLP - Yellow Label Promo