Original Release, Willie Hutch, The Mark of the Beast, 1974, Vinyl, LP, US
Original release, Willie Hutch, The Mark of the Beast, 1974, Vinyl, LP, US release. Hollywood Pressing. Motown Records. M6-81551.
Cover: Minor storage wear, ring wear on the back. (VG).
Inner Sleeve: White generic. Folding and minor tears. (VG).
Record: Minor hairlines. Minor superficial scuffing. Nothing deep enough to feel (VG+).
I do not test the audio. I try to give a detailed description and highlight problem areas in photographs. However, understanding that purchasing vinyl online can be a risk with satisfaction. I will promptly issue a refund if it was not what was expected or if there is dissatisfaction with play quality.
Ways of grading can be different based on the individual. Below is what I look for and what each grade means in reference to my listings. This will hopefully compensate for any difference in opinion on how something should be graded.
Mint (M): Perfect. Sealed. Never played.
Near Mint (NM): Perfect. Not sealed. Used but doesn't show it.
Excellent (E): Not perfect, but still close to flawless.
Very Good Plus (VG+): Obviously used but well kept. This can include -
Record: a minor amount of hairlines only seen in bright lighting or minor superficial scuffing nothing deep enough to feel with a light touch.
Cover: shows minor signs of storage wear but no major imperfections.
Very Good (VG): more obvious signs of wear but still decently well kept. This can include-
Record: a moderate amount of hairlines visible in any lighting, a moderate amount of superficial scuffing. Nothing deep enough to feel with a light touch.
Cover: Moderate storage including minor tears on corners and sides, ring wear, light writing, mild discoloration.
Good (G): Used with a significant amount of wear, but not to a severe extent. This can include-
Record: a heavy amount of hairlines, major superficial scuffing, or 1-2 small scratches that can be felt with a light touch.
Cover: Major wear or splitting. But still functional and intact.
(G) Is the lowest. Anything with imperfections beyond what has been described would not be listed for sale.
