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ABOUT US

GRADING SYSTEM

 

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  1. For used records, the audio condition and visual condition may differ, so each is graded and listed separately.

  2. We use the following 8 grading categories: 'New', 'M', 'NM', 'EX+', 'EX', 'VG+', 'VG' and 'G'.

  3. Descriptions of each grade are provided below.

 

 

New

 

  • RECORD: Factory sealed, brand new.

  • COVER: Factory sealed, brand new.

 

M (Mint)

 

  • RECORD: Opened but unplayed.

  • COVER: No signs of use; as new and in perfect condition.

 

NM (Near Mint)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, a couple of faint inner sleeve marks or hairlines, with no surface marks or flaws under bright light. Aurally, hardly any background or surface noise.

  • COVER: No writing, tears or any other flaws. May show very slight corner wear or a couple of faint edge wrinkles from storage.

 

EX+ (Excellent Plus)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, some light inner sleeve marks, hairlines or 1–2 faint surface marks. Aurally, very slight background noise occasionally or few soft ticks in places.

  • COVER: No major flaws, but may have a few light crease marks, slight edge/corner wear, a small edge crack or tiny sticker removal marks.

 

EX (Excellent)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, several minor surface marks or hairlines, or a few light scratches, with no significant damage. Aurally, some occasional noise or several light ticks in random places. No clicks or jumps.

  • COVER: General storage wear to edges or corners. May include a few thumbnail creases, slight edge yellowing, or small corner bumps.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, some surface marks and hairlines, possibly including a few minor scratches, but nothing significant. Aurally, noticeable noise with a number of insignificant ticks, pops, or crackles, but still no clicks or jumps.

  • COVER: Moderate storage wear. May include several creases, insignificant ring wear, small writing, tiny paper loss, or a minor seam split, but no major tears.

 

VG (Very Good)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, multiple scratches and surface hairlines. Aurally, considerable noise, ticks, or crackles.

  • COVER: Obvious general wear throughout, with possible writing or tears.

 

G (Good)

 

  • RECORD: Visually, numerous significant marks and scratches. Aurally, clicks, jumps, and noticeable distortion. We rarely offer items in this condition.

  • COVER: Significant wear to front and rear panels and edges. We rarely offer items in this condition.

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