Title: The Sound of the Highlands
Date: not dated, catalogue number suggests about mid 1960s
Label: Thistle Records
Cat. No. BSLP 78
Condition:
Vinyl: VG (lots of scratches, some quite deep, test played OK with clicks and crackle, sticker mark on side 1 label)
Sleeve: Flat sleeve, very worn, stains, stamp on back
MINT : Records described as mint should appear as new. There are no visible scratches, marks, scuffs (no matter how light)
or stains of any kind. Groove surface should have a brightness or sheen that indicates no evidence of play, and no warping of any kind.
Typically, Mint describes open but un-played records.
NM : Near Mint condition records appear as mint on casual inspection, but may have one very slight, visible mark or very light scuffing
or staining that would not affect the record's play. Groove surface should still be bright and appear as new or little played.
Still, no visible warping whatsoever.
EX : Excellent - More light scratches or scuffs than a "NM" record, but still not as to affect play significantly.
The disc's surface would still likely appear bright as if played little.
Note: A disc described as "Excellent" could also describe a record with no visible scratches, scuffs, or stains, but
has been played with some regularity and has lost some of its sheen.
VG+ : Very Good+ - An intermediate grade better than VG but not quite Excellent.
Slight warping that does not affect sound is possible in this grade.
VG : Very Good describes vinyl condition with visible scratches or scuffs, or staining that, while may be audible, should not skip.
VG could also describe a disc that has one notable scratch that may skip at one point. Slight warping may apply.
G : Good. May appeared to have been well played. Several scratches or scuffs are apparent or may have more than one significant scratch.
Warping may apply. Disc is playable, but may skip or have noticeable audible noise.
Fair / Poor : These grades indicate a disc that was neglected and does not represent much of a listening value.
Interest may be in the label or cover art only.