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Grading Our Used Records
Below is our Grading List. Due to time limitations, all items are graded visually, not by playing. We use this to figure out the condition on our used items. All used items are VG or better unless we note otherwise. Once in a while, we find the cover in different condition than the record. In these cases we grade the record, then the cover, and separate them with a slash. For example, VG+/G means the LP is "very good", but the album cover is in "good" condition.
| SS | Still Sealed | A record that has come to us sealed in the shrink wrap. Generally these are considered brand new, as distributed by the manufacturer. If you do purchase one of these and want to ensure everything is correct inside, we will do so, but only after you have paid for it. If there is a problem, we will give you a credit. |
| M | Mint | Absolutely perfect. Most records don't even come out of the factory this good so we almost never use it. |
| NM | Near Mint | What most people would call either mint or new. This allows for those minor imperfections that may be present in the manufacturing process or that occur over time. |
| EX | Excellent | No noticeable wear is evident although there may be slight imperfections on the record or cover from normal handling and/or pricing. The average person would not notice anything wrong. |
| VG | Very Good | There may be some very minor scuffs or wear. Covers may be slightly creased but are still in good shape. Some background noise may be present but not enough to bother the average listener. |
| G | Good | Covers may be slightly frayed. May have some noise (pops and crackles) but no skips or major warps. It will play but background noise will probably exist. The cover may be marked and may contain tears or creases. |
| P | Poor | We would only list this if it were a sought-after item. Although showing considerable wear and tear, the item will be advertised because of its desirability. |
We use the following abbreviations to describe the cover:
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COH |
Cut Out Hole |
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SR |
Some Ring Wear |
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SCW |
Some Cover Wear |
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SP |
Split Seam |
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TS |
Taped Seam |
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LC |
Line Cut |
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WOC |
Writing On Cover |
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SOC |
Sticker On Cover |
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WTR |
Water Damage |
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12" |
12 Inch |
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EP |
Extended Play |
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COC |
Cut Off Corner |