Jacket condition: VG
Record condition: VG
Notes: The cover is in decent condition with some ring wear, some seam and corner wear, and a few scratches on the top left of the front. The labels are in nice condition with no flaws of note. The vinyl is bright and glossy. The A Side has enough light scratches to grade as VG. The B Side has far few scratches and is at least VG+. Both sides play well and I've graded the overall record as VG.
Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM.
Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.
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