78 RPM Record Grading System
78 RPM Record Grading System
- E (Excellent): Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
- V+ (Very Good Plus): V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.
- V (Very Good): Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
- V- (Very Good Minus): Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
- G+ (Good Plus): Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
- G (Good): Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
- F (Fair): Lots of scratches and wear but should still play.