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How we Grade our Vinyl Records
Our Vinyl Records are VISUALLY GRADED
SS=Still Sealed
10=MINT
---- It appears to be perfect. No scuffs or scratches,
blotches or stains, labels or writing, tears or splits. Mint means
perfect. I rarely use Mint Grading unless it's still sealed.
9=NEAR
MINT ---- Otherwise mint but has one or two tiny
inconsequential flaws that do not affect play. Covers will be close to
perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident: slight
ring-wear, minor denting to a corner, or writing on the cover will all
be noted properly.
8=VERY
GOOD PLUS
---- The record has been handled and played
infrequently or very carefully. Not too far from perfect. On a
disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a
sleeve or the vinyl or some of the original luster may be lost. A slight
scratch that looks like it would not affect play would be VG+
7=VERY
GOOD ---- Record displays visible signs of handling and
playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove
wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise, but should not
overwhelm the musical experience. Usually a cover is VG when one or two
of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners,
loss of gloss, stains, etc.
6=GOOD
---- Well played with little luster and significant surface
noise. Despite defects, record should still play all the way through
without skipping. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not
obliterate the artwork.
5=POOR
---- Any record or cover that does not qualify for the above
"Good" grading will be graded as Poor.
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