Plain paper sleeve unless sleeve image shown.
Please inspect images of record label for label condition, writing, wear, stickers, etc. (A picture is worth a thousand words.)
45 RPM Vinyl Record Grading
I inspect each record visually and play a short section of almost all of them. Typically I look for and play the portions of the record that show the most marks or rubbing. However, record grading is somewhat subjective so if I miss the mark based on the criteria listed below, let me know.
Mint (M) – Never been played. Perfect in every way. often still sealed.
Near Mint (NM) – Glossy vinyl, no marks, looks like the record has only been played a few times.
Excellent (E) – Glossy vinyl with very light marks or other signs of use.
Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few faults or light scuffs are acceptable, but nothing that greatly detracts from the record visually or audibly. A little rubbing, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.
Very Good (VG) – Clearly USED but still quite usable. More light crackle or background noise. Surface scratches are more visible but do not produce skips or distortion.
Very Good Minus (VG-) – Significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.
Sometimes a 45 RPM record has a hole punched near the main spindle hole. These are cut-out records. " Cut-outs are typically wholesaled to retailers as non-returnable items, meaning that the store cannot send them back to the distributor for a refund. The marking also serves to prevent the retailer from attempting to sell the discounted item at the original full price." from Wikipedia.
