MINT-  A new item sealed never used.

NEAR MINT - A record which looks new but has been opened or handled. May have been played, but are no visible defects , no surface noise. no damage to the cover or sleeves.

EXCELLENT - There maybe some visible evidence of prior handling , may include minor spindle marks , finger prints , scuffs or non-audible light scratches. Cover may have minor shelf wear but overall in excellent condition that has been handled carefully and looked after.

VERY GOOD- At the top end very good+ may have some visual  signs of wear and tear spindle marks , discolouration of the label,and scuffs, scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Sleeves may have minor , seam shelf and ring marks but still look very good. Records at the bottom of this grade ( very good) may show groove wear, loss of original gloss , scratches deep enough to feel and other visual wear and tear. Surface noise is expected during quiet periods and between songs. Covers may have minor writing , stains , stickers and  or more serious seam shelf and ring wear. Most used vinyl will fit in to this grading somewhere.

GOOD- A record that plays through with no skips or jumps, but will likely have significant surface noise , visible groove wear lots of scuffs and scratches. Lots of visual  wear and tear and heavy handling. The cover may have extensive scuffs , rips , sticker damage , writing and held together with tape and stained.

POSTAGE INCLUDES  TRACKING/ COMPENSATION/ PACKAGING ( recyclable good quality vinyl cardboard  case )

I ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS IF YOU RECEIVE AN ITEM THAT IS NOT AS I HAVE  DESCRIBED IT , THIS INCLUDES THE BUYER USING IMAGES AND THE RECORD GRADING GUIDENCE IN THE DESCRIPTION SECTION. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE BY A POSTAL SERVICE! I DESCRIBE EACH VINY INDIVIDUALLY SO AM VERY CAREFUL TO NOTE AND DESCRIBE ANY FAULTS THIS MAY HAVE.

I UNDERSTAND THAT AT TIMES AN ITEM MAY NEED RETURNING WITH A GENUINE FAULT OR ISSUE AND AM HAPPY TO ACCEPT A RETURN IN THAT CASE THIS WOULD REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PAY FOR THE RETURN POSTAGE AND PACK IN THE PACKAGING IT ARRIVED IN. THE ITEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND A REFUND ISSUED AS LONG AS THE ITEM IS STILL IN THE SAME CONDITION AS SOLD.