nf - "Fear" 2025 US EP. Capitol. NEW/SEALED.
Record Grading: M (sealed).
Jacket Grading: NM.
GRADING POLICY:
We grade all of our records, CDs, and all music media under strong light to give the most conservatively accurate grading as possible. We do our best to play test any records that have any imperfections (warps, marks/smudges, feel-able scratches) that we see in order for us to apply the most accurate grading possible. Any "rare or hard to find" records will presumably be play tested. Any grading remarks that are particular to a specific item will be applied in the item listing description.
RECORD GRADING SCALE:
Mint, M(sealed): This grade will ONLY be used if the record is sealed and/or for New/Sealed stock. Record condition is as is.
Near Mint, NM: Record will have no observational marks. Will appear unplayed. NM grade will hardly ever be given to used records or jackets.
Very Good Plus Plus, VG++: Record will only have a couple of marks or will look unplayed. Closest grade to NM. Jackets will appear clean with no apparent signs of wear.
Very Good Plus, VG+: Record could have some light marks, scratches, or smudges that do not affect playback (DNAP). Could have a random light pop or crackle here or there but otherwise plays without apparent surface noise. Could have very slight playback wobble, but not warped. Labels may have writing but are not marred. Jackets may have light corner/edge wear, light creases, or very light discoloration. No seam splits.
Very Good, VG: Record will have some marks, scratches, and/or smudges. Light/mild surface at times or throughout duration of playback, but otherwise doesn't overpower the music and plays well. Record could contain slight storage warp (will be stated in description) but will be play tested to confirm playback grade. Jacket could contain a seam split or corner split (will be stated in description), staining, moderate corner/edge wear, ring wear, sticker residue, writing.
Very Good Minus, VG-: Record will have more cosmetic marks and scratches than VG grade that may cause playback/surface noise to be more apparent throughout, but are not feel-able or won't overpower the music. Maybe some extra crackle or pops in certain sections, but otherwise plays well. Jacket wear will be more apparent on VG-.
Good Plus, G+: Record will have many marks and/or scratches. Maybe a few feel-able marks that cause some ticking, loud pops, or noise. Surface noise/crackle will be apparent throughout. Record won't skip or jump during playback. Jackets will contain seam and/or corner splits or strong corner/edge wear. Water damage, taped seams, or writing.
Good, G: Record will have many marks and scratches on each side with strong surface noise throughout the duration of playback. Multiple feel-able marks, crackle. Marred labels. Record won't skip or jump during playback. Most, if not all, records with this grade will have been play tested to ensure the record will play without skipping/jumping. Jackets will have bad seam splits and heavy wear, and/or barely attached.
Poor, P: Record will skip or have a repeat.
CDs: Most, if not all, CDs we list will be VG+ or better unless stated otherwise in the description.
NEW/SEALED STORE STOCK DISCLAIMER/SHIPPING: We get all of our NEW/SEALED store stock records from various distributers and labels. We are NOT a record manufacturer or production plant. We have no oversee in quality control or production and packaging of NEW products/records before they are sent to our store. We are not responsible for any pressing issues, defects/damages like torn, ripped, or split inner sleeves (generic, printed, or picture sleeves), inserts, corner bumps, or seam splits. Most times these defects occur during production or shipping beforehand when they are shipped to our store from distributers and labels. If there are any defects on the jacket it will be listed in the item description and graded properly. We ship our records with the utmost care by using stiffeners, bubble wrap, and sufficient mailers so that the record and jacket are not moving or jostling around once they are packed in the shipping mailer. If you would like to further protect any jackets for shipping, PLEASE MESSAGE US TO ASK FOR SHIPPING PROTECTION ONCE YOU PURCHASE THE RECORD. We will open the shrink wrap and take the record(s) out and ship them behind the jacket just like we do for all used or unsealed records. If we are not asked for shipping protection we will ship the record out still sealed as it is stated the description.