NOW That's What I Call Music 6 is a double album vinyl LP released in 1985. This compilation album features popular songs in the Dance Pop genre from that era, with a Good plus (G+) record grading and very good (VG) sleeve grading. The 33 RPM record is made of vinyl and comes in its original inner sleeve and cover. This collectible piece from the United Kingdom is a must-have for music enthusiasts looking to add classic hits to their vinyl collection.

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IMPORTANT - See the COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE below for full understanding of what to expect from each grade.

This record was tested on the following needle weight - 1.8g

MEDIA - Good plus , 3 sides are more like VG, but record 1 side 2 has a few visible but none feel able scratches (most prominent at the end of track 2 and throughout track 3) which do pop on the test I performed.
SLEEVE - Very Good (inc original promotional inner sleeves)

all as pictured. Sent in cardboard VINYL Mailer with stiffener. The record is put in a separate generic sleeve, and is placed inside a polythene protector behind the main sleeve (to avoid damaging the outer or inner sleeve in transit) within 2 working days after day of payment.

~PLEASE NOTE, I play test EVERY vinyl record I sell. If there are any jumps or skips, I do not sell them. This record was cleaned using ultrasonic cleaner (20 minutes at 28°), and an antistatic bush before testing. Please ensure your needle weight is not set too low, I have mine set to 1.8g of weight. I find that on some records it may need to be increased (up to 2.5g) to avoid age related skips. If the needle is too light, it may skip or sound distort; if it is too heavy, it can cause premature wear on your vinyl. Consult your cartridge instructions if in doubt. Please ensure you have used an antistatic brush on the record before you play it too.

My RECORD GRADING is primarily based on the Goldmine Grading Standard, which evaluates both visual condition and audio quality. Here is the standard progression from perfect to unplayable :


Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way. The record is likely unplayed, often still factory-sealed, and the sleeve has no defects.

Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The vinyl looks glossy and may have been played once or twice, but it should have no visible marks or audible defects. The sleeve is essentially flawless with no creases or splits.

Excellent (E / EX): Often used in the UK, this falls between NM and VG+. It shows very light signs of use—such as a couple of faint surface marks—but sound quality remains high with minimal noise.

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". 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 edge wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.

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, and may have ring wear, tape residue, or minor seam splits.

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 heavily present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.

Fair (F) / Poor (P): These are the lowest grades. The record is likely cracked, badly warped, or has deep scratches that cause it to skip or repeat. The sleeve is often torn, water-damaged, or incomplete.