Led Zeppelin Self-Titled Lp 1973 Piros Master Monarch Press Play Tested VG/VG
Play testing results: Some light crackling on quieter beginning of song on side one. Other than that, album sounds great. Album graded VG by eye. Most buyers would think this sounds VG strong but I grade down.
Variant Notes: AT/GP in runoffs on both sides.
All records sold come with a plastic jacket protector over the record. All records will also have a clean inner sleeve.
Grading Standards: I take grading seriously and grade conservatively. If I don't feel confident in my grade, I will grade down.
The grade is in the item description in the format VINYL GRADE/JACKET GRADE. The grade is also listed in the item specifics.
Vinyl Grading Standards:
Mint: Only sealed records are considered mint.
NM : Near Mint : I rarely grade NM. No scratches and clean inlays. This would leave one wondering if it's been played.
EX: Looks great, sounds new. Can have up to 3 scratches per side.
VG+: May have some light scratches. Usually less than 8 per side. Very little change to sound quality. Expected to have sound quality close to near mint.
VG-STRONG: A great value. Likely will sound VG+ as the VG has scratches but the scratches are light and spaced out. This is great for playing.
VG: Has alot of scratches. Usually more than 8 on each side. May have slight affect on sound quality. The primary example is crackling that can be present on quieter sections.
G+: Scratches cover the entire record. Usually the scratches are light and the record can sound fine but skips are a possibility.
G: Record is not playable. Deep scratches, cracks, warps, chips, and more. A record in this condition would need to be ultra rare.
Jacket Grading Standards:
M: Sealed, no storage wear.
EX: Sealed, slight storage wear such as minor ring wear or some rubbing on the edges of the jacket.
VG++: Still in shrink, no damage.
VG+: May have one small imperfection such as some fading on the binding.
VG:May have 2 imperfections such as ring wear and a signature.
G+: has 3 imperfections such as ring wear, signature, and a tear on the binding.G: Has 4 or more imperfections. Generally is not a great sleeve for collectors. Usually structurally intact so it can still hold or preserve the vinyl
