Wish the cover matched the vinyl in regards to condition!
THIS ITEM SPECIFICS: ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Out Of The Blue Gate 1977
Vinyl Grade = Side 2 is "EX"....Sides 1,3,4 are all legit "NM(-)"
Cover Grade = Good+?, light ring wear to back side. Moderate (plenty of) corner wear. Spine is nice except for very top and bottom. Had punch/cut in bottom corner through both sides.
Inner Sleeve = Orginal Inners in great condition.
GRADING:
Mint (M): I do not use this grade.
Near Mint (NM): Nearly Mint, possibly unplayed or only played a handful of times. No (or possibly 1 or 2 very light) visible signs of wear/scuffs.
EX+/NM(-): Somewhere in between the above and below descriptions
Excellent (EX): Plays like new, with very few signs of use such as light scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets and maybe 1 or 2 light, small scratches.
VG++: Still shiny, Very few light scratches, mild scuffing. No audible issues.
VG+: Still has some shine with light scratches and mild to moderate scuffing. Possibly some light crackle in a few spots and in between tracks.
VG: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
I DON'T LIST anything below this grade and very rarely list anything below "VG+".