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Grading System
Poor (P) or Fair (F) - A
P or F rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition. Records with these
ratings often have major noise issues. They skip and reveal scratching
noises often. If you purchase vinyl with a P or F rating, expect a
possibly warped record. These LPs are cracked and or have deep
scratches. Their covers are may be badly damaged.
Good (G) - While
"good" might seem desirable, a record carrying a G grade can still be
of poor quality. (G) rated records have some undesirable traits. Most
G-rated records are sold at bargain prices. They are playable, but may
have several scratches. The music on these LPs will have some
distortions and background noise. The covers are in decent shape
typically.
CD - There
are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through
without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak:
Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a
VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip.
Cassette - Sleeve
will be well worn, marked, and contain obvious indentations, fading,
and/or writing, more so than a VG grade - possibly a more significant
tear/rip. Tape will have heavy wear on shell. Felt stopper may be
missing. Tape may have minor creasing, but not broken. Must play
through, may have heavier degradation that will overpower music.
Very Good (VG) - A
VG-rated vinyl has experienced a lot of use but is still very playable
but with a few distortions. A VG-rated record will exhibit light pops
and clicks. It will have light visible scratches and or scuffs. You can
enjoy listening to a VG-rated record. When inspected under bright
light, it's se will be apparent visually. VG records are among the biggest bargains in record collecting.
CD - Quite
a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches.
This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak:
More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a
small tear/rip, or some writing.
Cassette - Sleeve
will contain more wear, marks, and/or indentations than a VG+. May have
slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing. Shell may have
heavier marks and wear than VG including plastic discoloration. Should
play with some stronger hiss or degradation, but not enough to overpower
music.
Very Good Plus (VG+) (EX) - Next
grade up is the VG+. A VG+ record has few faults with very little or no
compromised sound. A VG+ record may have several inaudible scratches
and rub marks. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. There
may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be
barely noticeable. Most collectors who play their records, are very happy with VG+ records.
CD - A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
Cassette - Sleeve
has slight wear, marks, indentations, and/or may possibly have a
cut-out hole (or similar). Tape has been taken very good care of and may
have light marks or spindle wear. Should play cleanly with minimal
noise or degradation.
Near Mint (NM) or (M-) - A
Near Mint record is a very good investment. It looks new because it has
only been played a few times if at all. NM vinyl has little to no
markings, and its package looks untouched or nearly untouched. You
shouldn't find any distortions on a NM record. Many dealers wont use a grade higher than this believing that no record or sleeve is ever truly "perfect".
CD - Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
Cassette - Sleeve
should be totally crisp and clean with only the slightest evidence of
handling. Tape is likely new, free of any wear or damage.
Mint (M) - A
Mint record is a perfect record and it might not have ever been removed
from its package. A mint record has no blemishes or audio noise. Mint
vinyl is rare, and can be very valuable. In order for a mint record to
be considered mint by Goldmine Standards, it can not ever be played,
therefore, a mint record cannot be play graded.
CD - Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
Cassette - J-Card
is crisp, clean and perfect in every way. Likely sealed. Cassette is
brand new, and professionally produced. Used sparingly as a grade,
should be free of even the slightest blemishes and/or defects. This
grade should be used sparingly, if at all.
Sealed (S) - The LP, CD or Cassette has never been removed from its package because it is factory sealed.
Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.
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