All records are visually graded unless otherwise noted.  Our record grading scale is fair and conservative.   We use the following guidelines when grading records*:

Record Grading:
SEALED:  (Factory Sealed)
MINT:  No scuffs or scratches, looks new
NEAR MINT (NM): Clean, Looks New, Close to Mint
Excellent / Very Good++ (VG++):  Possible light scuffs, plays good.  Overall Very clean
Very Good+ (VG+):  Possible light scratches, plays good, but have an occasional pop.
Very Good (VG): Possible surface wear and scratches.  Record should play without skips but may have surface noise.

Covers: 
SEALED:  (Factory Sealed)
MINT: Flawless, No ring wear or splits
NEAR MINT (NM): Almost Mint, really clean with no splits, cutouts, etc.
Excellent/Very Good++ (EX/VG++): Some very light ring wear possible, Very clean overall.
Very Good+ (VG+): Obvious ring wear possible, if other flaws are present such as splits, they will be listed in description)
Very Good (VG): Significant cover wear possible, with any splits, writing or tears noted in listing.

 *Any other flaws present in the record not mentioned under the following grades, such as cutouts, or writing on labels will be mentioned in the ad’s description.  We do not grade inner sleeves.  If an inner sleeve is in bad shape or has splits, a new white inner sleeve will also be included.