GRADED BASED ON THE CHART BELOW/ JACKET VG TO VG+ VINYL SIGHT GRADED AT VG  TO VG++
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Sealed (ss)

Self-explanatory.

Near Mint (NM)

"Mint" is not used as a grade because, without a microscope and 40 minutes of listening per record, perfection cannot be verified to everyone's satisfaction (see explanation at bottom). Near Mint ranges from a record appearing unused, to an item that may have been used, but is without a notable cosmetic defect as evidence of that use.

For jackets, this means that the beginnings of some light yellowing of the paper, and perhaps one lightly bumped corner. Minor color flaking at the bottom or top seam may be allowed, but no splits, tape, ring wear, creases, tears, water staining, writing, or image defacement (such as blemishes from removed price stickers, etc.)

For discs, this means that faint impressions/patterns in the wax from sleeving in paper or plastic, or inconsequential pressing variations (i.e. small dips, bumps, or discolorations in the vinyl that do not affect play) are acceptible. However, multiple rubs around the spindle hole; loss of luster or wear to the wax; and certainly any scrape, scuff, or scratch in the grooves are unacceptible for NM (no matter how pristine the rest of the surface).

Basically, a NM/NM record should be a reasonable simile to a fresh, unused copy.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)

This grade refers to an attractive, fresh-in-appearance item that, upon closer inspection, has been disqualified from the NM category due to (usually) one flaw that could not be overlooked.

For jackets, this includes: a small split of the seam; faint beginnings of minor ring wear; some clear tape on one corner; damage or illegibility of the spine. Basically, and this includes discs as well, a VG++ item is qualified by having a noticeable, yet functionally insignificant defect that verifies that the item has been used. A VG++ item appears neither blatantly second-hand, nor does it have the sparkle of "brand-new".

Very Good Plus (VG+)

This is the broadest grade serving as a catch-all for any decent, presentable, average, usable . People ordering VG+ items usually are prepared to accept an imperfect item representing the artifact that it is, and are going to enjoy it without being excessively preoccupied with cosmetic details. VG+ is a fine copy that is indisputably "used", being your basic "decent used record" for utilitarian purposes.

Jackets will have some combination of one to a few of the following defects: partial seam split (with or without clear tape repairs), minor ring wear, minor dirt ring, some minor warping due to moisture, a creased corner, faded spine. The jacket must be free of major defacements, and will certainly not have ALL of the preceding minor ones on the same piece!

Discs may have a series of light abrasions which catch light, but no dramatic defects that would hazard the stylus, or offend the ear. In other words, the disc will be free of any marks that can be detected by touch or which are likely to be an audible distraction when played.

Very Good (VG)

This is the beginning of "rough" for collector's purposes. A VG record is usually one that a collector will buy to fill a "hole" in his/her library until a better copy comes along. We usually don't advertise items with either VG covers or discs unless they are deemed scarce enough to attract a collector for this purpose.

A VG jacket is one that is beginning to look tattered and worn, while retaining a complete and sound construction (i.e. no chewed edges, no front-cover scarring larger than a price tag-removal blemish, no more than two seams splitting). A VG cover is adequate, but not fetching.

The disc is usable, and could be tossed onto any turntable for some sound entertainment, but visually won't impress the esthete, and definitely not the investor. Note: Understandably, in any other application, the word "good" supported by "very" is quite affirmative, but as it is used in record collecting, this is not the case. The above describes how most dealers utilize this grade, despite the optimistic Webster definitions of these terms.

Good Plus (G+)

Averaged between VG and G,

Good (G)

Items graded "good" are very used and only presentable to the least discriminating enthusiast. This classification is usually employed for jackets when it's the disc that's worth collecting, and vice-versa; or when the component in question is so very rare that its existence in any condition is regarded as manna from heaven. "Good" indicates "sound", really meaning that the record is useful for sound and will "soundly" serve that purpose. It should not be confused as referring to "Good" COLLECTIBLE condition.

A G Jacket must be able to enclose the record entirely, protecting it from the elements, dust, which have been left out of their covers by the same careless owner. Artwork and information must be legible and splits are OK, even expected.

All a G disc must do is play from start to finish, and provide source music which is just any louder than the background noise.

Fair (Fr) or Poor (P) or Missing Component (*)

For advertising purposes, if either disc or jacket is either Fair or Poor, we treat it as functionally missing , and we have graded only the component that is G or better, essentially selling that component "as is", theoretically without its decrepit companion. In these cases, the grade should include an asterisk in place of the Fair/Poor cover or jacket to reflect its effective absence.