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78 RPM RECORD GRADING
Most of the following descriptions are
based on the Vintage Jazz Mart grading codes.
N (new) or M (mint): New and unplayed.
NM or N- (near mint): Nearly same as M but played a few times. or showing
minimal storage wear.
E+: plays almost like new, with very
few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of
jackets.
E (excellent): Still very shiny, near new
looking with few or no visible signs of groove wear but may have a few
inaudible scuffs.
E-: still shiny, but without the luster of a
new record. Very little wear, plays distortion-free. May have a few minor
scuffs.
V+ or VG+: An "average" looking 78
in which scuffs and general use has dulled finish somewhat. Wear is moderate
but playing is generally free of distortion. Surface noise still not
pronounced.
V or VG (very good): Moderate, even wear
throughout but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not
too intrusive.
V- or VG- = quite playable; may have
some distortion in louder passages but music remains loud in most places.
Surface noise from wear and scratches are below music level.
G+: gray throughout or quite scuffed
but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled.
G (good): quite worn/damaged, but surface
noise still below music level. Listenable.
G-: Music muffled from wear but still
exceeds surface noise.
F+: Music remains audible over surface
noise but listening uncomfortable.
F (fair): Surface noise is as loud as
the music.
P (poor): unplayable.
[+ and - denote in-between grades. Grades with
a slash in between indicate the condition of Side A/Side B.]
Note: Some 78s look very good,
excellent, mint or near mint, but may play with some surface noise due to poor
quality pressing material or jukebox play.
78s will be packed between cardboard
sheets surrounded by packing material, shipped in boxes that are 12 x 12 x 4
inches or larger.