Gorillaz – Cracker Island - Murdoc Picture Disc – 5054197334825 (2023) VG+/VG
Grading Guide:
Mint (M)
- Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been
played, possibly even still sealed.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
- A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than
likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no
imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as
any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam
splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be
true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
- A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was
played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback
as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight
scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.
Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may
have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some
slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover
may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole,
indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things
wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
- Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more
pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially
in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the
music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light
scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue)
attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it
will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
- A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played
through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise,
scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits,
especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other
defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping,
noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany
the playback.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
- The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through
without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on
all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely
keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written
upon.
Generic
- The term "generic" refers to a type of sleeve that
is not specific to the release. A generic sleeve is either a plain sleeve or a
company sleeve with standard company artwork. A sleeve that is graded as
"generic" needs no further grading, as a generic sleeve generally
adds little value to the item and can be easily replaced.