Record Ratings
Mint (M):
Mint (M):
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Record looks like it has just left the manufacturer
Contains NO:
-scratches
-flaws
-scruffs
-stains
-blotches
-stickers/labels
-writing on cover
-tears or seam splits
-no wear to record or cover
It looks as though it had never been handled
Mint - (M-):
Mint - (M-):
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-Record appears virtually flawless.
-Minor scuffs can appear on the vinyl.
-Should play without any noise over the flaw.
-Flaw must be very hard to see.
-Cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.
Very Good (VG+):
Very Good (VG):
Very Good (VG+):
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-Minor scuffs which are only slightly visible.
-May be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches
COVER:
-Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be.
-Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but NO ink wear!
-Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye.
Very Good (VG):
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-Still plays very good, but may not look very good.
-There will almost always be some surface noise when they are played.
-The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise.
-Will appear well have been played but still have some luster.
-Covers will look worn, used and there may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition.
May be some writing on the cover. It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.
Good (G):
Good (G):
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-Looks very well played, dull, grayish and possibly abused.
-Should still play.
-Has distracting surface noise (crackle or some hiss)
-Has some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn.
-Plays without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops.
-Plays with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear.
-Cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired).
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Poor (P):
Poor (P):
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This record is a wall hanger only or used for decoration purposes. A collection filler only.
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