All records are professionally washed and vacuumed prior to grading. All records visually examined under a 250 watt halogen light bulb for defects. Recordings that are questionable (VG or less) are play graded to insure that they do play and do not skip or stick. graded records will have additional information in the notes section if needed.
Packaging Information
Each record is placed in a new paper protective sleeve to insure that it arrives safely. If the record has a picture sleeve the record will be shipped outside the sleeve to prevent seam splitting during transit.
We are not perfect and mistakes happen occasionally. If you get a mis-graded record, please email us and let us know so the issue can be resolved. We will always work to resolve any issues in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
Grading Scale:
NM = Near Mint - A near perfect record.
EX = Excellent - Close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to EX.
VG+ = Very Good Plus - Visible light wear but will play nicely with some light noise.
VG = Very Good - a used, reasonable copy for the price. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of moderate surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages. Great for burning to CD.
VG- = Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise and visible defects.
All VG and lesser graded records have been played all the way through and a play grade will be noted in the description. We do not play grade items graded VG + or higher.
Please use the Grading Method above when bidding.
Picture Sleeve Grading :
NM = Near Mint (No Damage that we can see)
EX = Excellent (A few very minor flaws) That is light corner dings, rubs and minor bends
VG + = VG Plus 3 or 4 minor imperfections. Typically a small amount of writing on the back cover, a glue mark from a sticker, a small sticker tear etc. No major defects (that is split seams, heavy ring wear, large writing on cover etc.
VG = Very Good (Average and acceptable) Normal wear and tear, not pristine, not trash but a cover that may have moderate ring wear, small seam splits, spine wear etc.
VG Minus = Very Good Minus (Below Average) Covers in this condition will have seam splits (noted) and all of the defects above
Fair to Good (Will Have Numerous Issues) Typically this will be a tough piece to find and will make a decent filler for your collection.
Record Condition Abbreviations:
CO = Cut Out may be a drill hole in label or jacket (or saw mark/cut corner on cover) this is caused by the LP being resold to a discount house and was done so to make it non returnable for credit to the distributor.
WLP / Promo = promotional issue, DJ copy, radio station copy etc. A non commercial release or pressing
ES = electric stereo (the record industry attempt at giving stereo-like sound characteristics to mono recordings)
XOL / WOL = X on label or writing on label
RE = reissue or second press
WOC / WOBC= writing on cover (see defects/notes section for detailed info. also could be writing on back cover
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