My vinyl record rating guide:          vinyl  /  sleeve

NMINT-         outstanding gloss, should have no surface scuffing at all  /  strong spine with clear, legible print, should be close to perfect

EX                 outstanding gloss, a few light superficial surface scuffs, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and the possibility of a little light background noise familiar to vinyl lovers most likely during the dead wax spots between tracks  /  strong spine with clear, legible print, may have a little light age wear to the cover or the corners

VG+              superb gloss, some light superficial surface scuffing, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and some light occasional background noise possible  /  strong spine but the print may be compromised somewhat, some light age wear, but no seam splits or writing on the jacket unless noted in the description

VG                nice gloss, multiple light superficial surface scuffs, should still play well but with a little more background noise possible, should still be an enjoyable listening experience and I will usually play rate these and make it known on the listing  /  cover should be functional but may have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the description

GOOD          good gloss, numerous scuffs, should play though but will have background noise, I will play rate these to make sure that the record plays through without skips, I will not list a record that skips, there may be a "click" on a few rotations, but I will note these in the description, I usually only list records that are more collectable at this rating  /  cover should be functional but will have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the description

FAIR             I will only list these records if they are highly collectable and will describe each one individually

NOTE:           I am selling some Soul, R&B and doo-wop, pop, rock and jazz LPs from the late 50's through the eighties, including some rare gems and promo LPs. Keep an eye out over the next few months and there will be plenty of great records going up for auction. I buy record collections and will travel to look at them, contact me through eBay, Thanks!

ARTIST(s):    Bruce Springsteen

TITLE:           Tunnel Of Love

LABEL:         1987 Columbia records release OC 40999  (Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk)

COVER:        EX  (still the original shrink wrap, hype sticker on the shrink.)

VINYL:          VG+  (superb gloss, plays great, better than the visual with crisp, clean analog sound and tremendous fidelity. All opened LPs cleaned on my VPI vacuum record cleaner. I listened to both sides of this LP and it is a very enjoyable listening experience. Original inner sleeve included with a few seam splits.)

all records visually graded, except when noted*

Thanks and happy hunting! Steve

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