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Grading Policy
 

* All grades are on a visual basis unless otherwise stated. Given the sheer amount of records, it's not always possible to play-grade.

* When two grades are noted and separated by a slash ( / ), first grade indicates cover & second indicates vinyl disc.

M

Mint.

Perfect Condition. We rarely use this grade unless we're certain that it's never been played.

NM

Near Mint.

The record is opened but looks unplayed, the cover is almost perfect. May only have the slightest imperfections, if any.

VG++

Very Good Plus Plus.

This is just one step below Near Mint condition. Record is in fantastic shape but may have slightly more imperfections or flaws than a NM record.

VG+

Very Good Plus

Sometimes referred to as Excellent. May have scuff marks and signs of some wear. Definitely no scratches or gouges that a touch with a dry finger can feel.

VG

Very Good

 A VG record will display visible signs of handling.

G

Good More than normal wear and tear. May have continuous low level crackles, pops, etc. Might have scratches.

F/P

Fair/Poor

 We use this grade when the record should be bought for the "collecting" aspect of vinyl records, not the sound quality or visual appeal. Sound will be rough to the ears and visually worn.

 

Grading Abbreviations

bb Small bb hole

cc

Cut Corner

coh Cut-out Hole
cvr Cover

dj

Disc Jockey Pressing

ep

45rpm extended play

lbl

Label

mo

Mono

promo

Promotional Pressing

ps

Picture Sleeve

re

Reissue

ss

Still Sealed

smsp

Seam Split

sol

Sticker on label

soc

Sticker on Cover

toc

Tape on cover

tol

Tape on label

ts

Taped seams

wlp

White label promo

wol

Writing on label

woc Writing on cover

xol

An "x" is written on label

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