Discogs release #: r7439613
Company sleeve: VG+
Media: VG+
Mint (M)
The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way.
To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still
sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item
can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do
not play it.
Near Mint (NM)
The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more
than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections
during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or
container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam
splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true
of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t
give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever
truly perfect.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
The item will show some signs that it was played and handled
by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic
nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+)
item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some
signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps
that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have
some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it
plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near
Mint.
Very Good (VG)
The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise
will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s
intro and fade but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be
noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a
fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be
marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG
item will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be
played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise,
scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have
scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape,
writing, or other defects will also be present.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through
without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked,
water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record,
the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.
Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.