LABEL : PABLO TITLE : MONTREUX '77 (with TOMMY FLANAGAN TRIO) RECORDING DATE : 1977 REISSUE DATE : 1977 COVER CONDITION : VERY GOOD(SOME SMALL CREASES ON EDGES & SPINE!!! LP CONDITION : VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT                                       OVERALL : GREAT ELLA RECORD IN VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!
RECORD HAS NOT BEEN TEST PLAYED!!!!!!
SEE BELOW FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM!!!
1. Mint

An LP in ‘mint’ or M condition is considered to be perfect. It means that it is usually sealed and has never been played.

The record is in brand new condition without any surface marks There is no deterioration of sound quality Cover and additional items such as booklet, lyric sheet, and poster are in excellent condition

If a record is advertised to be Unplayed or Sealed, it should be taken to be in Mint condition. It is sporadic to come across records which are in this condition. It is agreed upon only when multiple individuals agree that the record is in such state.

2. Near Mint

The record in ‘near mint’ or NM condition has been played no more than a few times. It appears glossy and has remained on a shelf between other vinyl.

Such records don’t have any marks The package is complete It looks just like it is from a store and you are opening it for the first time

Interestingly, many sellers will not use a higher grade than NM. Most often, NM is the highest grading found with most records. It is occasional to come across an authentic Mint graded vinyl. So if you are looking for the perfect LP, you should search for Near Mint records. They are shiny and don’t have any visible defects. There is no writing, markings, or stickers on the label. They don’t have any ring wear, creases, and seam splits. Besides, they are free from any spindle marks.

Spindle marks appear when the user tries to place the record blindly on the player. NM records are also free from any factory defects. If a record has been pressed off-centre, it cannot have NM grade. When played, it shouldn’t have any surface noise.

At the same time, of course, keep in mind that an NM record doesn’t always mean that it should have never played before. A vinyl that usually plays on a great record player can still be Near Mint after several plays also.

3. Excellent

It is almost Near Mint, but you can tolerate very slight marks at the point where the record has been in and out of the sleeve. There can be very tiny signs that show a very light use of the vinyl. There is extremely low lessening in terms of audio quality. We can refer to it as ‘E’.

4. Very Good Plus

The key features here include the following:

Few additional faults are acceptable in VG+ No-fault is accepted that can compromise on the record both audibly and visually There can be light and inaudible marks There can be little rub 5. Very Good

A vinyl that has ‘very good’ or VG grade means that it has seen some use and is usable.

There can be light clicks and pops Also, there can be light visible scratches It may also have an edge split Record is both audibly and visually used You can find it interesting to look at and also it is good to listen to

There is no significant deterioration in audio quality. There can be noticeable surface marks. The cover and other items can also have normal wear and tear.

6. Good

A vinyl record in ‘Good’ or G condition means that it has been played extensively. You should expect the following from it:

Audio quality has significantly deteriorated There can be mild scratches and audio distortion The cover and other items have suffered edge scuffing, folding, discoloration or spine splits.

We suggest you sell vinyl in Good condition, but not to buy it. You can sell only highly desirable units in this condition and at a bargain.

7. Fair

A record in ‘fair’ condition means that it is still in just playable condition.

The vinyl has not properly been cared for There is significant surface noise It can also jump Cover and other items can be stained, torn, or defaced 8. Poor

If the record is in ‘poor’ condition, it means that it cannot play properly because of lousy surface noise and scratches. The cover can have some damages, and some items may be missing.

Both with Fair (F) and Poor (P) graded vinyl, trying to listen to them will be a disturbing experience. There can be significant skipping, noise issue, or repeating. The vinyl can have cracks, warps, and deep scratches.

9. Bad A vinyl graded ‘bad’ will be unplayable. It may even be broken. It is of no more value than being collection-filler.

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