My Grading System/Scale Explained:
*all records have been both audio and visual graded
FS: Factory Sealed: Brand new, never played, and still sealed in the original shrink wrap.
N (New): The record may be unplayed or played with great care. There may be tiny hairline marks or very light scuffs visible upon close inspection. The vinyl should still have a nice glossy shine depending on its age. If there are multiple hairline marks, the grade would be listed as N- (New Minus). It should have zero playback issues.
N- (New Minus): These records will have light surface hairline marks, often visible only upon close inspection or under bright light. There may be minor signs of the record being taken in and out of the inner sleeve or signs of general use. These records will often still have a nice gloss and shine. Most buyers will find this grade better than expected. Any minor visual imperfections will not affect playback.
E+ (Excellent Plus): Very little, if any, surface noise in spots. Many E+ records could play almost like new. There may be multiple minor surface scratches or scuffs that are not deep and only surface-level. They should be suitable for most buyers.
E (Excellent): Slight overall surface noise typical of much older used LPs. It should not be a record filled with pops and ticks. There should not be any scratches that can be felt, although multiple surface scratches and scuffs will be present. High filters on many stereos could reduce the slight overall noise. It should play fine without significant disruption.
E- (Excellent Minus): Surface and background noise will be below the music level, but the record may still be noisy. It will have scratches. E- graded records will typically have scratches slightly more significant than hairline scratches, but they should not include any deep, significant scratches. Scratches and scuffs will still be mostly surface-level, though longer and more visible. E- grades may share imperfections with E or E+, but there will be more of them.
Very rarely will I sell records graded as G or F, unless it?s a very rare and sought-after record that remains desirable even in these media conditions:
G (Good): Record is worn but playable, with the noise level close to or equal to the music level.
F (Fair): Record is very worn, with the music level equal to or lower than the noise level.
Additional Notes
Return Policy:
I accept returns and will cover return shipping for domestic orders.
Professional Shipping Care:
All orders will be carefully packaged with cardboard inserts and/or bubble wrap, protected corners, and a poly-protective sleeve when appropriate. Fragile stickers will be placed on the mailer. Used vinyl will be properly sandwiched to prevent split seams.
Background:
The Vinyl and Collectible Shop features vinyl listings originating from the extensive stock inventory of a family business. At its peak, this inventory comprised approximately 80,000 records, separate from my personal collection of over 20,000 first-pressing titles. Currently, the store offers around 20,000 to 30,000 exceptionally well-preserved business stock vinyl records. Beyond vinyl, the massive world-class jazz collection also includes rare and original David Stone Martin artwork (we were his agent), sought-after collectible jazz literature (books, magazines, posters, etc.), artist autographs, CDs, instruments, rare video recordings (VHS/BETA), and more.