Conditions and Grading

New
MINT (PERFECT)
NM
EX or VG++
VG+
VG
G (with minor exceptions to G+ and VG-)
F and P (Trash)

DISC (VINYL / CD) GRADES
New
(NEW) The LPs / CDs are New and Unplayed, in the condition they
arrived from a distributor or vendor.
SS
(STILL SEALED) Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is
assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until
the album is actually opened and the disc examined.
M
(MINT) Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise
indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline
scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. I do
not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or
removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the
vinyl.
NM or M-
(NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS) This is highest grade that I will
assign to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually
flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or
two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with
no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.
E or VG++
(EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD ++) Disc plays near perfectly, but may
have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound
quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but
nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and
shiny; label is clean and unmarked.
VG+
(VERY GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear, very minor
scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality.
Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor
imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise
clean.
VG
(VERY GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs
that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music.
There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and
grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing,
etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of
the spindle hole.
G
(GOOD) Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and
wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and
other nasties). The record will still play through without any
skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.
F
(FAIR)
P
(POOR) Unless the record is particularly rare, I would not try to
sell a record in this condition. There will be major noise,
surface damage, deep scratches, and skips. Attempting to listen to
these discs will be painful. These discs are basically trash
unless a collector desires one to fill a space in a collection
until a better one comes along.

ALBUM COVER GRADES:
New
(NEW) The Covers are in the condition they arrived from a
distributor or vendor.
SS
(STILL SEALED) Album is still in the factory-applied shrink-
wrapping.
M
(MINT) Absolutely perfect; no corner dings, marks, tears, dents,
impressions from the disc, or other flaws. Cover should appear as
if a record has never been inside.
NM or M-
(NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS) Very minor signs of wear or cover
impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.
E or VG++
(EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD ++) Minor disc impression or slight
corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on
the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.
VG+
(VERY GOOD PLUS) Cover is clean but may have minor writing
or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of
ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover
that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be
slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits
or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.
VG
(VERY GOOD) Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to
split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I
use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all
repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still
attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may
be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or
creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage
the artwork.
G
(GOOD) Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply:
Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant
ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct
tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. Again, probably only
useful to fill a collection niche until something better can be
found.
F
(FAIR)
P
(POOR) Trash, useable only to keep the record off the floor.

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