All records are carefully graded. In an attempt to give customers an accurate impression of condition rather than adhere to somewhat arbitrary criteria, I give an "overall presentation" grade, supplemented when necessary with additional remarks (which is more often than not). Please refer to my grading system below for a more detailed explanation as well as my general comments above in the grading description. Most items will be play-graded and/or sampled.
- Sealed: still factory sealed….any defects will be noted
- Mint: Like new or near new with only one or two small insignificant defects
- Near Mint/M-/EX: Extremely nice….generally any defects will be superficial and will be detailed
- VG++: Still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light, surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like
- VG+: A nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches.
- VG: A well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, pops.
- VG-: A very well-worn record that plays through, probably has skipping and snap, crackle, pop
- Good: Probably will play through but with much in the way of surface noise, pops, crackles, skips etc.
- Fair: You're getting this record just to own – generally listed due to rarity regardless of condition
- Poor: The sky's the limit as far as condition in the negative sense – generally listed due to rarity regardless of condition