All records are from my personal collection and have been tested.
Shipping:
Record(s) will ship in a 7" vinyl 45 RPM single mailer box
with cardboard inserts to prevent sliding.
The disc will come in a
new white sleeve* along with the original sleeve. A clear plastic
"poly" sleeve will cover each disc and sleeve. The box will be
labeled "fragile".
Ships within 24 hours.
Grading for this listed item appears in the table below. It
follows the Goldmine Record Album Price Guide scale:
|
Condition |
Overall Appearance |
The Disc |
Labels |
Cover & Sleeve* |
|
VG+ |
VG+ |
VG/VG+ |
NM |
VG+ |
GOLDMINE RECORD ALBUM GRADING KEYS
|
Condition |
Overall Appearance |
The Disc |
Labels |
Cover & Sleeve |
|
M Mint |
Perfect
in every way. Mint rating should not be used. |
·
Just out of
factory |
·
No scuffs or
scratches |
·
Looks brand
new. |
|
NM Near Mint |
As
if opened for the first time. |
·
Shiny ·
Free of visible
defects ·
No surface
noise on playback. |
·
Properly
pressed and centered ·
No blemishes |
·
No creases ·
No ring wear ·
No seam splits ·
No cutout
markings ·
Sleeve looks as
if no record was ever housed |
|
VG+ Very Good Plus |
Slight
signs of wear |
·
Light scuffs or
very light scratches that don’t affect the listening experience ·
Slight warps
that don’t affect the sound ·
Marks around
the center hole |
·
No writing ·
No sticker ·
No major
blemishes |
Cover ·
Minor seam wear ·
A split less
than 1 inch along the bottom ·
Cutout marking
may be present Sleeve ·
Slight sleeve
creasing ·
Minor seam wear
or split less than 1 inch |
|
VG Very Good |
Signs
of wear and handling, including visible groove wear, audible scratches,
surface noise, ring wear, and seam splits. |
·
Lacks glossy
finish ·
Groove wear
evident ·
Audible
scratches ·
Surface noise ·
Light scratches |
·
Can have minor
writing, tape, or sticker |
·
Signs of human
handling & normal wear ·
Ring wear on
cover ·
Seam splits on
all three sides – may not be obvious ·
Price tag or
writing |
|
VG- G+ G |
Plays
without skipping Sells
for 10-15% of NM prices at best.
Considerable
amount of handling, including groove & ring wear, seam splits, and
damaged cover or label. |
·
Surface sheen
is almost gone ·
Plays through
without skipping ·
Significant
noise & groove wear. |
·
Worn, possible
stains, heavy writing ·
Obvious damage
from sticker removal |
·
Ring wear to
the point of distraction ·
Obvious seam
splits ·
Radio station
letters; former owner’s name |